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

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

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

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

Patwai (UP): India’s First “Amrit Sarovar”

The first “Amrit Sarovar” in India was inaugurated on 13th May 2022 by Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Swatantra Dev Singh, Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti Minister at Patwai, Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. What is the significance of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy

The Madhya Pradesh Start-up Policy was launched by PM Modi during the Madhya Pradesh Start-up Conclave that was being held in Indore on the 14th of May 2022. The launch was done by the PM via video conference. What other ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Mumbai: First Organic Waste-powered EV Charging Station

India’s first organic waste-powered Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station has been inaugurated at Keshavrao Khadye Marg, Mumbai, Aditya Thackeray, Maharashtra’s Minister of Environment and Tourism inaugurated this charging station on 9th May 2022. Who has developed this organic waste-powered charging ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Gujarat: Utkarsh Samaroh Event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually addressed the ‘Utkarsh Samaroh’ event that was held at Bharuch, Gujarat on 12th May 2022. This programme was organized to celebrate the 100 per cent saturation of four key state government schemes in this ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Kerala Tomato Flu Outbreak

Kerala has been struck by another viral disease known as the Tomato Flu. It is a rare viral disease due to which blisters shaped like tomatoes are formed. As of 11th May 2022, around 80 children of the state who ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Centre of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK)

Union Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) recently inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK). Where is the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK) located? The hub of the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK) is located ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs