IRDAI Relaxes Norms for Surety Bonds

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has recently made significant changes to the norms governing surety bonds, a type of insurance policy that protects parties involved in a transaction or contract from potential financial losses. The objective ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 17, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 17, 2023 INDIA Supreme Court transferred to Kerala High Court the responsibility of monitoring measures taken by State to provide care for endosulfan victims. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) hosts ..

Category: Today's News Headlines

Dharavi Redevelopment Project

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project in Maharashtra has gained momentum as the state government takes significant steps to revitalize the area. With the aim of transforming Dharavi into a modern urban space, Maharashtra has directed the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Exercise Jal Rahat

The Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps, in collaboration with various disaster management groups, recently conducted a joint flood relief drill called ‘Exercise Jal Rahat.’ The drill took place at Hagrama Bridge on the Manas River in Assam, aiming to enhance flood ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Analysis of Sources of Funding of Regional Parties of India, FY 2021-22

The Association for Democratic Reforms recently released the report titled “Analysis of Sources of Funding of Regional Parties of India, FY 2021-22”. It sheds light on the income sources of regional political parties in the financial year 2021-22. High Percentage ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

New UNEP Roadmap to Slash Plastic Pollution

The UNEP recently released a report titled “Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy”. The report emphasizes the importance of adopting a circular economy approach in curbing plastic pollution across the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

WHO Advisory Against Non-Sugar Sweeteners

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently issued new guidelines advising against the consumption of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) as a means to prevent unhealthy weight gain and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Understanding Non-Sugar Sweeteners Non-sugar sweeteners, including ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 17, 2023

1. ‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum’ is to be set up in which state/UT? [A] Punjab[B] New Delhi[C] Ahmedabad[D] Mumbai Show Answer Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes:Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum is a new museum that will be set ..