Page-5 of GKToday Archives: April, 2021
China launches Tianhe space station core module
On April 29, 2021, China launched the core module of its Space Station. This is an important milestone in the country’s ambitious plan of establishing a permanent human presence in space. The module that was launched is called Tianhe. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
India’s first 3D printed house at IIT-M
The Union Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitaraman inaugurated the first 3D printed house at IIT Madras. About the House The House was constructed using indigenous 3D printing technology. It was built in just five days. It was built by TVASTA ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Where is Plain of Jars located?
The archaeologists recently found that the jars in the “Plain of Jars” were used as burial sites. They have also found that though the jars could be 3,000 years old, the human remains suggest that people were buried along side ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Who was Michael Collins?
Michael Collins was an American Astronaut. He was the pilot of the Apollo 11 command module. On July 20, 1969, Michael Collins stayed behind when Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong became the first humans to walk on the moon. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Top 10 Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs Questions – April, 2021
Who represented India in the consultation meeting of Education Ministers of E9 countries? Answer: Sanjay Dhotre Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers organised a National Dialogue on Chemicals Manufacturing along with which organisation? Answer: UNIDO Which country has hosted the Meeting of BRICS ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
NITI calls for EV purchase subsidy in addition to FAME-II subsidy
NITI Aayog recently said that the Government of India should provide incentives on purchase of electric vehicles over and above existing subsidies being provided under FAME II scheme. Also, it has recommended to provide interest subvention on loan amount taken ..