WHO releases Global Nutrition Report, 2020

On May 13, 2020, the World Health Organization released Global Nutrition Report, 2020. Highlights According to the report, India is one among the 88 countries that are to miss global nutrition targets set for the year 2025. India also has ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

KVIC to implement “Vocal for Local” initiative; Issues Guidelines

Prime Minister Modi recently announced “Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”. Under the scheme, around 20 lakh crore rupees have been allocated. Along with the scheme, the Prime Minister also announced “Vocal for Local”. The KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission) has ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Current Affairs: May 14, 2020

ICMR issues Guidelines for Antibody Test Kits

On May 13, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research released guidelines for using rapid antibody kits for COVID-19. The Council has also listed the names of the manufacturers that produced these kits. It includes two Chinese manufacturers as well. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

COVID-19: Rs 3,100 crores allocated from PM CARES Funds

The PM CARES Fund trust was created on March 27, 2020. It was headed by Prime Minister Modi. The other members include Home Minister, Defence Minister and Finance Minister. Ventilators The allocated funds are to be used to buy 50,000 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Global Energy Transition Index: India ranks 74th

On May 13, 2020, the World Economic Forum released Global Energy Transition Index (GET Index). India has moved up to 74th rank showing improvements in key parameters such as energy security, growth and environmental sustainability. About the index The World ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-14th May 2020

1. In the television Sitcom Friends, Ursula was a twin sister of which character? Answer: Phoebe 2. During the lock-down, which celebrated author is reading a series of short stories on AIR titled ‘Bonding Over the Radio’ ? Answer: Ruskin ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-14 May 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-14 May 2020 INDIA IAS officer V. Vidyavathi appointed new Director General of ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) ECONOMIC PACKAGE Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of measures for various sectors, including MSMEs hit by COVID-19-induced ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 433

12345 1. Which among the following is the basis of representation in Rajya Sabha for States? Area Population Both A & B Neither A nor B 2. The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council was abolished in 1985. In which year it ..

Rs 20 Lakh crore Economic Package: MSME, EPF, NBFC, MFI, Real Estate Benefited

The Government of India had earlier launched Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana. Under which Rs 1.7 lakh crore was allocated. The Lock Down 4.0 that is to be launched on May 18, 2020 will operate under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020