Growth of plants in lunar soil

Recently, for the first time, US researchers at the University of Florida (UF) have grown plants on Moon’s soil that was brought back to Earth. How was the lunar soil brought back to Earth? Astronauts in the Apollo missions 11, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

‘Sky Bridge 721’ Suspension Bridge

After two years of construction, ‘Sky Bridge 721’ Suspension Bridge was inaugurated recently. What is the significance of the bridge? It is the world’s longest suspension bridge. It broke the record of the currently longest bridge, the Arouca Bridge (516 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 18, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 18, 2022. INDIA – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches 2 indigenously built warships ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’; built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) – India hosts SCO-RATS (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation–Council ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Forbes’ list of highest paid athletes

Forbes’ recently released the annual ranking of the world’s highest-paid athletes. Who is the highest-paid athlete of 2022? Lionel Messi. He topped the Forbes list for the second time (the first was in 2019). How much money is earned by ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Sports Current Affairs

India wins maiden Thomas Cup Title

India created history by winning the Thomas Cup title for the first time. What is the Thomas cup? It is an international badminton competition among men’s teams of various countries of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). It is also known ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Sports Current Affairs

‘World Migratory Bird Day 2022’

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is marked twice a year on the second Saturday in May and the second Saturday in October. When is World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) celebrated in 2022? In 2022, World Migratory Bird Day is on ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

SEBI Directions on Collective Investment Scheme

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) amended collective investment schemes (CIS) rules. What are the new regulations? SEBI enhanced the net worth criteria and track record requirements for entities managing collective investment schemes (CIS). Applicants or promoters of CIS ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

International Day of Living Together in Peace

On the 16th of May, the International Day of Living Together in Peace is celebrated annually. Why is this day celebrated? The day is celebrated to highlight the unity in diversity and differences. People from across the world are of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) project

Analysis of the data from the India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) was recently released. What is the India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI)? It is a five-year initiative by the Union Ministry of Health and Family welfare, the Indian Council of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Indian Start-ups in WEF ‘Technological Pioneers Community’

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced that 100 new start-ups have joined its Technology Pioneers Community. The start-ups are from various sectors including healthcare, financial services, metaverse, food production etc. Out of the 100, 5 start-ups are from India. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs