‘Elisabeth Borne’: New Prime Minister of France

In France, Elisabeth Borne has been appointed as the country’s new prime minister on 16th May 2022. She becomes the second woman in the history of France to hold this post. Who is she succeeding for this post? Borne held ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs

Manik Saha: Tripura’s New Chief Minister

Manik Saha has taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Tripura on 15th May 2022. Why was he elected as the Chief Minister? He was elected as the new Chief Minister of the state after former CM Biplab Kumar ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • India Nation & States Current Affairs

‘GatiShakti Sanchar Portal’

Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s Telecom Minister has launched the “GatiShakti Sanchar” portal on 14th May 2022. This portal has been launched to speed up and centralize approvals for installations of towers, laying of fibre wires, and boosting of the upcoming 5G ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

NASA Endurance Mission- Key Facts

A rocket carrying NASA’s Endurance mission was launched recently. What is the aim of the mission? To find out why planet Earth supports life, whereas other planets like Mars and Venus do not. A wet planet like Earth will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Pilot project for Skilling tribal youth

The pilot project for skilling tribal youth was launched by the Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. How many people will be trained under the project? Under the pilot project, around 250 beneficiaries ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Ladakh: discovery of Madtsoiidae snake fossil

The fossil of a Madtsoiidae snake was recently discovered in the mountains of Ladakh. Why the discovery is significant? The recent discovery throws light on the existence of the Madtsoiidae snake, a rare species of snake, in the subcontinent. Researchers ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Week-long celebration of ‘International Museum Day’

On the occasion of International Museum Day (IMD) on 18th May 2022, the Ministry of Culture is organizing week-long celebration across its museums from 16th May – 20th May 2022. Which museums are undertaking special initiatives to mark week-long celebrations? ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Niti Aayog National Data & Analytics Platform

On May 13th, 2022, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog launched the National Data & Analytics Platform (NDAP) for open public use. In August 2021, a beta version of the platform was released, which provided access to only a few users ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

‘YUVA Tourism Clubs’ Initiative

YUVA Tourism Clubs are being established by the Ministry of Tourism as a part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations. What is the purpose of YUVA Tourism Clubs? To develop young ambassadors of the Indian tourism sector who would ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Ban of Wheat Exports

On 14th May 2022, India banned wheat exports with some exceptions. This announcement came days after the central government had announced that this year record shipments of wheat are being targeted. this year. Why was this decision taken? This decision ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs