Steadfast Defender 21 war Games

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is organising “Steadfast Defender 21 war games” military exercises in Europe as tensions with Russia increases. Highlights In the war names, NATO troops, warships and dozens of aircrafts are taking part.  Military exercises are taking ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

IBF to be renamed as IBDF

Apex body of broadcasters, Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) has extended its purview to cover digital streaming platforms. Also, it will be renamed as Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF). Significance of the move Extended coverage will bring broadcasters and OTT ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

DG NCC Mobile Training App 2.0 Launched

Defence Secretary, Dr Ajay Kumar, launched the “DG NCC Mobile Training App 2.0” to provide basis information and training material to NCC Cadet. About DG NCC Mobile Training App App will assist in conducting online training to NCC cadets amid ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

India supports calls on probe into Covid Origin

India extends its support to renewed global calls for comprehensive investigation into origins of Covid-19 by World Health Organisation. Background India extended support after US President asked US intelligence agencies to find how coronavirus emerged in China. Demands were raised ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: May 29, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 27, 2021: INDIA – India supports renewed global calls for a comprehensive investigation by the WHO into the origins of COVID-19 – Centre to transfer Mid-Day Meal (MDM) cooking cost ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Centre invites applications for Citizenship

Central Government has invited Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan to apply for citizenship in India under the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. Highlights Several migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan have been residing ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

US- Russia Open Skies Treaty

US administration led by Biden, does not seek to re-join Open Skies Treaty with Russia. Highlights The treaty is a key arms control agreement, that allowed US and Russia to fly surveillance aircraft over their military facilities According to US ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Permanent Commission for Israel and Palestine

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have called United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to establish a permanent commission; who can report on human rights violations across Israel, Gaza and West Bank; following the latest violence in Israel-Palestine Conflict. What is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

What is Kaleidoscope Effect?

Recently, people of Bangalore observed a bright rainbow ring around sun for a few seconds. This is a rare optical and atmospheric phenomenon known as Kaleidoscopic Effect which is also known as “22-degree circular halo”. What is 22-degree circular Halo? 22-degree circular ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Govt to support Public Sector Companies for Vaccine Production

Union Government has decided to support some public sector companies with grants under the Mission COVID Suraksha to boost covid-19 vaccine production. Key Points Among the companies, one is Hyderabad based Indian Immunological limited (IIL), a facility under PSU named ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021