3 Schemes launched by Jharkhand to increase MNREGA working days

On May 5, 2020, the Jharkhand Government launched three schemes to increase working hours of MNREGA workers. The schemes will help generate more than 25 crore man days and help workers earn more wages. The Schemes The schemes were launched ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

NITI Aayog launches “Nana Nani Abhiyan”

On May 5, 2020, NITI Aayog along with Primal Foundation launched Surakshit Dada-Dadi and Nana-Nani Abhiyan. The scheme focuses to ensure the wellbeing of the senior citizens. Highlights The campaign targets to reach 2.9 million senior citizens that are spread ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Portal GARUD launched by DGCA

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) operating under Ministry of Civil Aviation launched “GARUD” Portal. GARUD is Government Authorisation for Relief Using Drones. Highlights The GARUD portal will assist state entities to obtain exemptions from central government to operate ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Current Affairs: May 06, 2020

Operation “Samudra Setu” launched by Indian Navy

On May 5, 2020, the Indian Navy launched Operation “Samudra Setu” to bring back the Indians that are stranded in Maldives. They are stranded in the foreign land due to the grounding of airlines. Samudra Sethu means Sea Bridge. Highlights ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-6th May 2020

1. In BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, which very important character was played by Gufi Paintal? Answer: Shakuni 2. ‘Environment Protection for Improving Animal and Human Health’ was the 2020 theme for which day celebrated on April 28 every year? Answer: World ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-6 May 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-6 May 2020 INDIA Indian Navy launches Operation “Samudra Setu” (“Sea Bridge”) to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas Govt announces to operate 64 flights to repatriate stranded Indians abroad from May 7 to 13 DGCA launches GARUD ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 425

12345 1. What is the most appropriate size of Table Flags as per Flag Code of India 2002? 450X300 mm 225X150 mm 150X100 mm 900 X 600 mm 2. Consider the following regarding the various edicts of Asoka: Prohibition of animal sacrifice ..

First Arktika-M satellite to be launched by Russia

Russia is to launch first Arktika-M satellite by December 2020 from Baikonur space. The satellite is to be used to monitor Arctic climate and environment. Highlights Russia is to launch series of Arktika satellites. The second Arktika satellite is still ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

May 5: World Asthma Day

Every year, on May 5, World Asthma Day is organized by Global Initiative for Asthma. It aims to increase awareness about asthma. The day is observed on first Tuesday of May every year. The World Asthma Day is observed under ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020