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

YUVA – Prime Minister’s Scheme for mentoring young authors

Ministry of Education has launched “YUVA- Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors”. Highlights YUVA is an Author Mentorship programme which will train young and budding authors aged below 30 years to in order to promote reading, writing and book ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Government to discontinue Central Allocation of Remdesivir

According to Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, government has decided to discontinue Central Allocation of Remdesivir to States and directed National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Agency to monitor availability of Remdesivir in India. Highlights Minister highlights, production ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Second BRICS Sherpas’ meeting convened

The second BRICS Sherpas’ and Sous Sherpas’ meeting was conducted to discuss preparations for scheduled meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers on 1st June. Highlights The BRICS Sherpas’ and Sous Sherpas meeting was convened under India’s Chair-ship from 25th to 28th ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

India- US discuss Vaccine Partnership

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting in Washington on May 28, 2021. Highlights Both of them held a productive discussion on various aspects of bilateral cooperation and regional & global issues. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021