Indian Army officer appointed Commander of UNMISS

Indian Army’s Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar was as appointed the new force commander of UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) by UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. About Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar He is a decorated Indian Army officer who has ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

ISSF World Cup Rifle: Apurvi Chandela wins Gold

India’s Apurvi Chandela won gold in women’s 10m Air Rifle at ISSF World Cup Rifle held in Munich, Germany. Key Highlights Apurvi Chandela of India beat Wang Luyao of China with a score of 251 to win gold medal in ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

Sudirman Cup 2019: China beats Japan

In Sudirman Cup Badminton title 2019 China beats Japan in men’s doubles, women’s singles and men’s singles. Key Highlights The 2019 edition was hosted by China and it swept the finals with 3-0 victory against Japan. With this win China ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

IAF’s AN-32 Aircraft Certified to Operate on Indigenous Bio-Jet Fuel

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) AN-32 aircraft was formally fleet certified to fly on blended aviation fuel which contain up to 10% of indigenous bio-jet fuel. Key Highlights About: The Russian made AN-32 aircraft is IAF’s formidable workhorse. It received ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

States miss deadline for submitting Action Plan on Waste Disposal

Over 25 State governments missed the deadline for submitting their action plans on systematic disposal of plastic waste to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The April 30 deadline set by National Green Tribunal has expired and thus states may have ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

SpiceJet: 4th Indian Airline to have 100 aircraft fleet

No-frills airline SpiceJet became fourth Indian airline to have a 100 aircraft in its fleet after a recent induction of a Boeing 737 which became its 100th plane. The other three domestic airline with 100 Aircraft fleet are national carrier ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

25 May: World Thyroid Day observed

Every year 25 May is observed as World Thyroid Day globally. The year 2019 marked commemoration of 11 years of Global Thyroid Awareness. About World Thyroid Day Background: World Thyroid Day was established in 2008. It was formed as part ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

Second SCO Mass Media Forum at Bishkek

The Second Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Mass Media Forum is being held at Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan capital) from 23 to 26 May 2019. Key Highlights of Forum The SCO Forum was inaugurated by S. Jeenbeko, President of Kyrgyz Republic. During his ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019