Tianwen-1: Chinese Rover lands on Mars

On May 14, 2021, the Chinese Spacecraft Tianwen 1 landed on Mars successfully. It was launched in July 2020 on a Long March 5 rocket. About the landing Tianwen 1 has been orbiting Mars for three months now. The lander ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: May 15, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 15, 2021: India Cyclone Tauktae warning: NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) deploys 24 teams in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat & Maharashtra Punjab CM Amarinder Singh announces Malerkotla as the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Maratha Quota Issue: Centre file Case in SC

The Government of India recently filed a review petition in the Supreme Court over its judgement on Maratha reservation in the State of Maharashtra. The Supreme Court had pronounced that the Maratha reservation under the Maharashtra law breaches the 50% ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Current Affairs – May 14, 2021 [Daily News Digest]

GKToday provides daily summary of important Current Affairs Topics selected from National and International News. Here is the list of articles covered under Current Affairs May 14, 2021. What is Shavuot? Shavuot in Hebrew means Weeks. It took seven weeks of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

K P Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal Prime Minister

On May 14, 2021, K P Sharma Oli was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time. President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered his oath of office. He was re-appointed as the Prime Minister as the opposition ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Sputnik V: First Dose administered at Rs 995

On May 14, 2021, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories announced that it had launched Sputnik V in India. The vaccine is imported from Russia. And is distributed by Dr Reddy’s laboratory. Currently, Sputnik V is the second most expensive COVID1-19 vaccines in ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: Eighth Instalment released

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently released the eighth instalment of Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Under the Scheme, the Government of India transfers Rs 6,000 to the account of small and marginal farmers. These funds are ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

What is a Blood Moon?

A Blood Moon occurs when the Moon of the Earth is on total lunar Eclipse. During this time, the moon looks red or ruddy brown. Thus it is called Blood Moon. The next Blood Moon is to occur on May ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021