China-Russia to begin the biggest Nuclear Power Project

On May 19, 2021, China and Russia began the biggest Nuclear Power Project. The Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Chinese President Xi Jing Ping attended the ceremony that began the construction of the project on May 19, 2021. Background ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

A-76: World’s largest iceberg breaks off of Antarctica

An Iceberg recently calved off from the continent of Antarctica. This iceberg is now the largest iceberg in the world. It has been named as A-76. About the Ice Berg The Ice Berg is 170 kilometres long and 25 kilometres ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Six Heritage Sites added to India’s UNESCO World Heritage sites Tentative List

The Union Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel recently announced that around six cultural heritage sites have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. What are the six sites? The following six places have successfully entered the tentative list of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Top 10 Business, Economy & Banking Current Affairs Questions – May, 2021

Which bank has launched digital platform ‘Merchant Stack’ to provide banking services to retail merchants? Answer: ICICI Bank Which Indian insurance company has featured in the top 10 list of most valuable insurance brands globally? Answer: LIC The SDRF contribution is released ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

GoI increases Fertilizer Subsidy by 140%

On May 19, 2021, the Government of India increased fertilizer subsidies to Rs 1,200 per bag. Earlier, it was Rs 500 per bag. Thus, the subsidies have been increased by 140%. Why the subsidy? The prices of fertilizers in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: May 20, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 20, 2021: India Defer vaccination for 3 months after recovery from Covid: Health Ministry Govt launches six-month programme CBID (Community Based Inclusive Development) on rehabilitation of persons with disabilities Former ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Top 10 Government Schemes Current Affairs Questions – May, 2021

Which Indian state Government is to launch a Cleanliness Drive named ‘CLAP’? Answer: Andhra Pradesh Which institution has unveiled a collaborative project titled “Sustainable Livelihoods For Tribal Households in India”? Answer: TRIFED What is the tenure of the loans provided by the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: May 19, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 19, 2021: India Veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister Chaman Lal Gupta dies in Jammu at 87 Renowned Tamil writer Ki Rajanarayanan dies at 98 in Puducherry, won Sahitya ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021