Top GKToday’s News Headlines-18 May 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-18 May 2020 INDIA National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) extends the ongoing countrywide lockdown to combat the COVID-19 spread till May 31 Prohibition on all public gatherings, closure of schools, malls and restaurants, and suspension of flights ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 437

12345 1. Grey water footprint is the amount of: rainwater required (evaporated or used directly) to make a product freshwater required for mixing and diluting pollutants enough to maintain water quality according to certain standards surface water and groundwater required ..

Next Generation Biodegradable Metal Implants developed by ARCI scientists

The scientists of Advanced Research Centre for powder metallurgy and new materials along with Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences (SCTIMST) have developed new biodegradable implant. The implants were developed from Iron-Manganese alloy. Highlights The alloy is highly applicable ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

NMIS-National Migrant Information System developed by NDMA

On May 16, 2020, the National Disaster Management Authority launched the National Migrant Information System. It is a central online repository for the migrant workers. Highlights The online portal will help in inter-state communication to facilitate smooth movement of migrant ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-17th May 2020

1. What is the name of India’s massive repatriation operation to bring back stranded Indians from different parts of the world? Answer: Vande Bharat 2. CSIR’s new paper-based test strip for COVID-19 is named after which fictional detective? Answer: Feluda ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-17 May 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-17 May 2020 INDIA Online dashboard NMIS (National Migrant Information System) developed by NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) to monitor and facilitate movement of migrants across states A Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mark IV warship built by ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 436

12345 1. Since which year the government of India started recognizing the ‘Primitive Tribal Groups’ (PTGs) as more backward communities among the tribal population groups ? 1965 1970 1975 1978 2. Argon is the third most common gas in the ..

Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana completes 4 years of success

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana was launched in May 2016. The scheme has successfully completed four years of its implementation. Highlights The scheme has so far helped more than 8 crore families. Around Rs 8,432 crores have been transferred through ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Sikkim celebrates 45th State Day

On May 16, 2020, the Sikkim Government celebrates its 45th Statehood Day. Every year Sikkim celebrates its State Day in May 16 as the state came into existence on this day in 1975. History After India became independent in 1947, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Fourth Tranche of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan announced

On May 16, 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced the fourth tranche of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. The scheme allocated Rs 20 lakh crores to help people during Lock Down 4.0. Highlights The Government of India is to bring upon ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020