Page-6 of Current Affairs - May, 2019
Sahara: Hostel for the ‘Veer Naris’
Lt. Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal, inaugurated the Sahara Naval Hostel for the ‘Veer Naris’ at Vasant Kunj in New Delhi. About Sahara Hostel Project It is a unique Hostel project for Naval Widows or Veer Naris. Objective: It aims ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
RBI proposes Guidelines for Large NBFC
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a draft circular titled ‘Liquidity Risk Management Framework for NBFCs and Core Investment Companies (CICs). RBI after analysing recent developments in NBFC sector proposed a set of guidelines for large Non-Banking Financial Companies ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
NewSpace India Limited: ISRO’s new Commercial Arm
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) new commercial arm called NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) was officially inaugurated in Bengaluru. About NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) Background: on 6 March 2019, the Department of Space (DoS) registered its second commercial entity called ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
BrahMos Cruise Missile: successfully test-fired by IAF
The Indian Army’s Eastern Command Unit successfully test-fired a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from Car Nicobar Islands on 22 May 2019. Key Highlights Background: On same day of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile test firing, Indian Air Force (IAF) had also ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
NASA unveils schedule for ‘Artemis’ 2024 Mission
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of United States (US) has unveiled the calendar for its forthcoming “Artemis” program. Key Highlights Artemis Program: The mission will return astronauts to Moon for first time in past 50 years, including eight ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Inertial Guided Bomb: successfully Flight-Tested by DRDO
The Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO), under Ministry of Defence has successfully flight tested a 500 kg class Inertial Guided Bomb from Su-30 MKI Aircraft from Pokhran test range in Rajasthan. Key Highlights Background: The test firing of guided ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
High-Level Committee submits recommendations on Crude Oil Imports
A High-Level Committee constituted by Centre has submitted its recommendations to Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on bringing down India’s dependence on crude oil imports. Key Highlights Composition: The High-Level Committee constituted by the Centre consisted of Dr Anil ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
WHO unveils Strategy to tackle Global Snakebite “Emergency”
The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a new global strategy to greatly reduce deaths and injuries from snakebites. WHO also warned that a scarcity of antivenoms could soon spark a “public health emergency”. About WHO’s Global Strategy It seeks ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019