Top GKToday’s News Headlines-23 May 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-23 May 2020 UMANG 7 services hosted on http://mausam.imd.gov.in web site of IMD onboarded to government’s UMANG Application 7 services are: Current Weather, Nowcast, City Forecast, Rainfall Information, Tourism Forecast, Warnings & Cyclone INDIA Over 2 lakhs medical, ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 442

12345 1. Doing away with which of the following articles was suggested by the Veerappa Moily Commission in its report on Administrative reforms among the other aspects? Article 305 & 306 Article 310 & 311 Article 308 & 309 Article ..

India: The Second Largest Manufacturer of PPE in the world

On May 21, 2020, India became the second largest producer of Personal Protective Equipment in the world. China is the leading producer of PPE in the world. Highlights The Ministry of Textiles has been taking several measures to maintain the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

GoI amends General Financial Rules

On May 21, 2020, the Government of India amended General Financial Rules to make sure the goods and services that are of value less than Rs 200 crores are procured from domestic firms. Highlights The GFR 2017 (General Financial Rules) ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Rs 170 crores disbursed to MNREGA

On May 21, 2020, the Government of India disbursed RS 170 crores to MNREGA workers. The amounts were disbursed to the beneficiaries through the Deaprtment of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Highlights The Department has taken up more than 14,000 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana: Coir Geo Textiles approved for rural road construction

Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, the Coir Geo Textiles are to be used in rural road development. This is to be done by the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency. Coir Geotextiles They are made of coir and last ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

May 22: International Day for Biological Diversity

Every year, on May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity is marked by the United Nations. The day highlights the biodiversity issues. This year, the day is being celebrated under the theme Theme: Our Solutions are in nature Significance ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Western Ghats to be declared Ecologically Sensitive Area soon

On May 21, 2020, the Union Minister Prakash Javadekar interacted with the Chief Ministers of the State Governments through video conference. The meeting held discussions relating to notification of declaring Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Area. Highlights The states that ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Current Affairs: May 22, 2020

Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana: 6.8 crore free Cylinders distributed

On May 21, 2020, the Government of India announced that around 6.8 crore free cylinders have been distributed under Prdhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana. Highlights Under the scheme, free LPG cylinders are being provided by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020