Convergence of Ride-hailing platforms in National Consumer Helpline

Ride-hailing companies such as Ola and Uber were directed by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) to become convergence partners in the National Consumer Helpline (NCH). What is the need for convergence? Converges ensures better grievance redressal for consumers. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

AIM-PRIME Playbook

The AIM-PRIME (Program for Researchers in Innovation, Market Readiness, and Entrepreneurship) Playbook has been launched by NITI Aayog. What is the aim of the AIM-PRIME playbook? The AIM-PRIME playbook has been launched with the aim of promoting early-stage deep technology ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

MHA Clearance to Jet Airways

Recently, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted security clearance to the new Jet Airways promoters. The security clearance will pave the way for the relaunch of the Jet airways’ operations. What is the story so far? Once ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Cyclone Asani

On May 9th the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the severe cyclonic storm ‘Asani’ is likely to weaken in the next 48 hours. Asani is the first cyclonic storm of the season. Which country gave the name Asani? Sri ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

India’s first regional rapid transit system trainset

The first trainset of India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) was recently handed over to National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). Are the trains indigenous? These trains are 100% indigenous. This is in line with the government’s Make in ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Delhi Startup Policy

Recently, the Chief Minister of Delhi launched the ‘Delhi Startup Policy’. What is the aim of the ‘Delhi Startup Policy’? To promote entrepreneurship in Delhi by creating an enabling ecosystem for people to launch startups. The government wants to make ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Environmental Impact of Jog Falls Project

The centre has asked whether any environmental impact study has been carried out before giving environmental clearance for a five-star hotel at the Jog Development Projects What proposal did Karnataka submit? Earlier, a proposal was submitted by Karnataka to seek ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Mukhyamantri Muft Sewer Connection Yojana

25,000 households located in East Delhi will be provided with free sewer connections under the ‘Mukhyamantri Muft Sewer Connection Yojana.’ In how many colonies will the sewer connection be provided? The free sewer connections will be provided by the Delhi ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC) first Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train will be run under the aegis of the new policy of the Ministry of Railways. On 21st June 2022, this train will be commencing its maiden journey. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Odisha Tribal Health Observatory (TriHOb)

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC) and ST & SC Development Department to establish a Tribal Health Observatory (TriHOb) in the state of Odisha. Does any other state of India have a tribal ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs