Unlock 1.0; Lock Down 5.0 begins in India

India is now seventh worst hit country in the world with more than 1,82,143 cases of COVID-19. In the battle against the virus, India enters into fifth lock down or first unlock on June 1, 2020. This is to remain in order till June 30, 2020. Highlights The Ministry of Home Affairs has provided the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: contact tracing • Containment Plan for Large Outbreaks • COVID-19 • Curfew • lock down • unlock

Jal Jeevan Mission: Funds allocated to Assam and Bihar

The Central Government has allocated Rs 1,832 crores to Bihar and Rs 1,407 crores to Assam under Jal Jeevan Mission. Assam In Assam, the Jal Jeevan mission aims to provide tap connections to over 13 lakh rural households by 2020-21. The state aims weaker and marginalized sections on priority basis. Village Action Plans have been ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Assam • Bihar Government • Drinking water • Ground Water • Jal Jeevan mission • Rain Water Harvesting • village action plan

SpaceX: First Private Space Company to send NASA astronauts to space

The SpaceX has become the first private rocket company to send astronauts to space. The company sent Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to space initiating a new business model for NASA. Highlights According to the US Government, the mission will end the reliance of NASA on Russian space rockets. Why is a private Space Company ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Atlantic Ocean • Crew Dragon Capsule • International Space Station • International Space Station (ISS) • NASA • SpaceX • SpaceX Falcon 9