ICAR prepared fisheries guidelines become part of FAO

On May 7, 2020, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) released advisories to fisheries sector in 12 languages. Apart from Hindi and English, advisories were issued in 10 regional languages. Highlights The advisories were prepared and issued by ICAR-CIFRI ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-8th May 2020

1. Which western astrological star sign is represented by the twins Castor and Pollux? Answer: Gemini 2. For playing the lead character in which movie did Irrfan Khan win the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2012? Answer: Paan ..

UNEP: Actress Dia Mirza’s term as Goodwill Ambassador extended

On May 7, 2020, the United Nations Environment Programme extended the term of actress Dia Mirza as the Goodwill ambassador of India till 2022. The actress is also United Nations Sustainability Development Goal Advocate. About Goodwill Ambassadors A Goodwill Ambassador ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-8 May 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-8 May 2020 INDIA Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches the ‘AYUSH Sanjivani’ App and inter-disciplinary studies on potential of AYUSH in prevention of COVID 19 64 flights to be launched during May 7-13 under Vande Bharat Mission to ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 427

12345 1. Which of the following rights deal with freedom of religion? Articles 12-19 Articles 19-21 Articles -22,23 Articles 25-28 2. Consider the following statements with regard to ‘Ad Hoc’ Committees of the parliament: They are temporary in nature and ..

Vizag Gas Tragedy leaked Styrene Gas

Styrene Gas leaked from LG Polymers Plant in Vishakhapatnam. The tragedy claimed eight lives. What is a Styrene gas? Styrene is a chemical compound identified as neuro-toxins. It is also known as Vinyl Benzene, Ethyl Benzene and Phenyl Benzene. Styrene ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

India begins Clinical Trials of AYUSH medicines

On May 7, 2020, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare began clinical trials of AYUSH medicines. The trials are to be conducted on voluntary health workers that are working on the frontline of COVID-19. Highlights The Clinical trials ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Long March 5B: China’s new Rocket launch successful

China had launched a new rocket and a deep-space spacecraft to operate a permanent space station and also to send astronauts to moon. Highlights China launched the Long March 5B rocket from its Wenchang launch site that is located on ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

GOI launches three AYUSH based Researches

On May 6, 2020, the Ministry of AYUSH launched three studies related to COVID-19. The researches will help in studying impacts of AYUSH based prophylactic interventions in preventing COVID-19. (Prophylactic means intended to prevent diseases). Task Force The interdisciplinary AYUSH ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Iraq new Prime Minister: Mustafa Al Kadhimi

Mustafa Al Kadhimi was chosen as the first Iraq Prime Minister after Adel Abdul Mahdi resigned in November 2019. On May 7, 2020, Iraq parliament voted to choose Mustafa Kadhimi as the new prime minister of Iraq. Highlights In November ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020