Four new National Helpline Number launched

Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched four new helpline numbers to help people amid the second wave of covid-19. To promote these numbers advisory was issued to private television channels to government in spreading awareness regarding covid-19 pandemic. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 4.0

Government has increased the scope of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for three more months overviewing the disruptions caused by second wave of COVID 19 pandemic. Extension will help businesses across several sectors of economy. About ECLGS 4.0 100% ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: May 31, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 31, 2021: INDIA – Ministry of Information & Broadcasting asks private TV channels to promote four national level COVID-19 helpline numbers — NSA Ajit Doval commissions Indian Coast Guard’s offshore ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

IFFCO to launch Nano Urea

Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) will launch Nitrogen fertilizer-based Nano Urea in market in June 2021. Highlights A 500-ml Nano Urea is equivalent to 45kg of normal urea. 500 ml urea costs around 240 rupees. Apart from that, it will ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Public Sector Banks announce new loans

Public sector banks (PSBs) have announced support measures and launch of new loan products to mitigate economic impact of Covid-19 pandemic. What are those announcements? PSBs would provide unsecured loans of up to 5 lakh rupees to individuals. Loan can ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Indian Navy installed medical ICU on Advanced Light Helicopter

Indian Navy has installed a medical ICU (MICU) on Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) at INS Hansa. It will help in boosting its capacity to evacuate critical patients even in unfavourable weather conditions. Highlights Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) installed on-board ALH ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

NSA commissioned Vessel Sajag

National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, has commissioned Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Sajag. It was dedicated nation to safeguard maritime interests. Highlights Offshore Patrol Vessel, Sajag has been constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited, which was commended by NSA ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Additional benefits under ESIC & EPFO schemes for dependents of workers

Ministry of Labour and Employment has announced additional benefits for workers under ESIC and EPFO schemes for the dependents of workers passing away due to Covid-19 disease. Highlights Additional benefits will help in reducing fear and anxiety of workers about ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021