17th May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents How will the COVID-19 relief for MSMEs help? Measures to deal with the farm crisis? HOW WILL THE COVID-19 RELIEF FOR MSMES HELP? Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The first tranche of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan that was aimed at micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) was announced […]
18th May Current Affairs
Contents Fifth Tranche of the Economic Stimulus Package U.P. withdraws notification on increased work hours Govt. plan to sell airports may find few takers Afghan President and rival sign power sharing deal Pak. President issues order to hold polls in Gilgit-Baltistan FIFTH TRANCHE OF THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? […]
May 18th Current Affairs Quiz
PIB 17th May
Contents Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘AMPHAN’ Advance of southwest monsoon Invalid FASTag to be charged double toll Fee NIF’s Challenge COVID-19 Competition (C3) SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM ‘AMPHAN’ Focus: GS-I Geography, Prelims Why in news? The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘AMPHAN’ (pronounced as UM-PUN) over central parts of South Bay of Bengal moved northwards on 17th May, […]
May 18th Static Quiz on Science
May 17th Current Affairs Quiz
Contents Fourth Tranche of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Domestic Defence Procurement: Separate Budgetary Provision Private sector in space: 2017 ISRO Bill India opposes rejoining RCEP over China concerns Navy element in Northern theatre command WHO: Aiming to achieve herd immunity naturally is ‘dangerous’ FOURTH TRANCHE OF THE AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? […]
OP SAMUDRA SETU PHASE 2
Why in news? The Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa completed embarkation of 588 Indian citizens on 15 May 20, at the port of Male, Maldives as part of Operation Samudra Setu. Click Here to read More about Operations Samudra Setu
NATIONAL MIGRANT INFORMATION SYSTEM (NMIS)
Why in news? In order to capture the information regarding movement of migrants and facilitate the smooth movement of stranded persons across States, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has developed an online Dashboard – National Migrant Information System (NMIS). Details The online portal NMIS would maintain a central repository on migrant workers and help in […]
SCIENTISTS DEVELOP BIODEGRADABLE METAL IMPLANTS
Why in news? The Scientists at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences have jointly developed new generation Iron-Manganese based alloys for biodegradable metal implants for use in humans. Details Biodegradable materials (Fe, Mg, Zn, and polymer) can participate in the healing […]
RERA CAN RESTORE TRUST BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER
Why in news? The 3rd anniversary celebrations of RERA, through webinar, was held on 16th May 2020. Views of Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs One of the principal objectives of RERA is to help restore the trust between a buyer and the seller and this trust can only be restored by the true and effective […]