Fifteenth Finance Commission meets to discuss Health Sector and Fiscal Consolidation

On May 21, 2020, the Fifteenth Finance Commission met to discuss health sector and fiscal consolidation in the country. Highlights A high-level group was constituted by the Finance Commission on health sector. The group had submitted its report August 2019. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

May 21: National Anti-Terrorism Day

Every year on May 21, India observes National Anti-Terrorism Day. The day is observed to mark the death anniversary of the former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. Highlights Rajiv Gandhi was the sixth prime minister of India. He served as the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

26 Defence Items approved by Defence Ministry to boost Make in India

On May 20, 2020, the Ministry of Defence approved procurement of 26 defence items to boost “Make in India” initiative. This was done through the amendment of Public Procurement Order 2017. Highlights The Ministry of Defence has so far notified ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

North East Model: Minimized COVID-19 threats and a huge success

The North East Model of COVID-19 has been a huge success. The model in effect has helped declare five stated in the region COVID-19 free. This included Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim and Nagaland. Highlights Tripura had increased number of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

New Incidents change dynamics of India-China Border

India has recently increased its patrolling in the Line of Actual Control. This in turn increased bolstering of Chinese troops in the Aksai Chin Region. Highlights Since May 2020, India has been entering China occupied region. India has recently constructed ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Current Affairs: May 21, 2020

Exploration underneath Assam National Park receives Environmental Clearance

On May 20, 2020, the major exploration by the Oil India Limited beneath the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park of Assam received environmental clearance. There were concerns that the project would affect the flora and fauna in the region. The park is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-21st May 2020

1. Israel has recently named a street in Tel Aviv after which Indian as a tribute on his 159th birthday? Answer: Rabindranath Tagore 2. DRUVS is a contactless ultraviolet sanitization cabinet developed by which organisation? Answer: DRDO 3. Deepa Malik, ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-21 May 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-21 May 2020 INDIA Centre launches scheme for 100% solarisation of Konark Sun Temple and Konark town in Odisha Extremely severe cyclonic storm ‘Amphan’ hits coastal areas of West Bengal and Odisha ECONOMY & CORPORATE PMVVY (Pradhan ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 440

12345 1.  Which of the following events occurred during the reign of Lord Dalhousie as Governor General of India? Establishment of Public Works Department Setting up of Post and Telegraph Services Wood’s Despatch Widow Reforms Act Select the correct option from codes ..