Telangana: New Mesolithic site discovered

A prehistoric rock paintings site, dating back at least 10,000 to 30,000 years was recently discovered on private land at Kasipeta in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district (Telangana). The rock paintings belong to which period? Mesolithic age. Who discovered the site? Members ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 19, 2022

41. ‘India Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)’ is associated with which Ministry? [A] Ministry of Finance[B] Ministry of External Affairs[C] Ministry of Science and Technology[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Ministry of External Affairs] Notes:India ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 19, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 19, 2022. INDIA – Indian Navy carries out successful maiden firing of first indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile – India’s first indigenous trainer aircraft, HANSA-NG successfully completes engine relight test ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

ISRO: Test of Solid rocket booster HS-200

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently successfully tested the HS200 solid rocket booster. Where was the test conducted? The testing was done at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh). What is the HS200 solid rocket booster? It ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Italian Open 2022 – Highlights

The 2022 Italian Open was concluded recently on 15th May 2022. Who are the winners of the Italian Open 2022? Men’s singles: Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Men’s doubles: Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić (Croatia) Women’s singles: Iga Świątek (Poland) Women’s doubles: ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Bangladesh offer on Chittagong Port

Bangladesh Prime Minister offered India the use of the Chittagong Port in Bangladesh. What is the advantage of the offer? Access to the Chittagong Port will benefit India’s northeastern states like Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. Why the offer is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 17, 2022 [Mock Test]

41. With reference to India, terms, Virakallu, Natukal, Viragallu pertain to which of the following? [A] Painting discovered from mesolithic period[B] Memorial stones[C] Musical Instruments[D] Festivals of South India Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Memorial stones] Notes: A hero stone (Virakallu in Kannada, Viragallu in Telugu, Naṭukal in Tamil) is ..

Incredible India International Cruise Conference (IIICC)

Recently, the first Incredible India International Cruise Conference (IIICC) was organized. Who organized the conference? It is a two-day event jointly organized by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Summits and Conferences

Punjab ‘Lok Milni’ Scheme

Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab heard the grievances of the people of the state and issued redressal directions in ‘Lok Milni’, a first-of-its-kind public interaction programme that was launched on 16th May 2022. What is the aim of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

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

Devasahayam Pillai: First Indian layman declared Saint

Devasahayam Pillai became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by the Vatican. Who canonized Devasahayam Pillai? Pope Francis of the Vatican canonized Devasahayam during the Canonization Mass in St Peter’s Basilica. Who else are declared saints by ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News