Top GKToday’s News Headlines-31 May 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-31 May 2020 COVID-19 LOCKDOWN Nationwide lockdown in COVID-19 containment zones extended till June 30 Guidelines for phased re-opening of activities outside containment zones till June 30 issued Movement of individuals prohibited between 9 pm to 5 ..

29 May: International Everest Day observed

The International Everest Day is observed every year on 29 May. The day is celebrated with processions, memorial events, and special events in Kathmandu, Nepal and the Everest region. Background The day is observed every year in memory of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Tax Heads of BRICS met through Video Conference

On May 29, 2020, the Heads of Tax authorities of BRICS met through video conference. The Conference was hosted by Russia. Highlights The meeting was attended by the Heads of Tax Authorities of Russia, Brazil, India, China and South Africa. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

K-FON Project of Kerala to be implemented by December

On May 30, 2020, the Kerala Government announced that the ambitious project of the state called the K-FON (Kerala Fibre Optic Network) project is to be implemented by December 2020. Key Features of the Project Under the K-FON project the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Goa celebrates Statehood Day

On May 30, 2020, Goa celebrated its Statehood Day. Goa was the 25th state to join the union of India. History As India gained independence on August 15, 1947, India requested the Portugese to cede their territories. However, Portuguese refused. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Why are the recent Locusts Attacks the worst in history?

The Locusts swarming in the Northern parts of India have so far reached Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh. Highlights According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, much of the movement of these locusts is mainly due to Westerlies. The Locust ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

GoI approves Rs 445 crores for Chhattisgarh under Jal Jeevan Mission

On May 29, 2020, the Union Government approved Rs 445 crores under Jal Jeevan Mission for Chhattisgarh for the year 2020-21. Highlights The Funds will be used to help Chhattisgarh achieve its mission of providing tap water connection to all ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

May 31: World No Tobacco Day

Every year, on May 31, World No Tobacco Day is being marked by the World Health Organization Highlights The day creates awareness about the dangers of using tobacco. The World No Tobacco Day initiative was adopted in 1987 by the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

COVID-19 culture for vaccine development and drug testing

The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology cultured COVID-19 from the patients infected with the virus. Highlights The virologists at CCMB will isolate infectious virus from the patients. The isolated virus will be used for vaccine development and drug testing. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Free Online Career Skills Training under National Career Service Project

The Ministry of Labour and Employment is to provide Career Skills Training under its National Career Service Project in partnership with TCS. Highlights The National Career Service Project will provide employment related services to career counselling, job matching, vocational guidance, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020