What is happening in Gaza?

The tensions in the Gaza strip have been escalating since the Israeli police put a barricade at the Damascus Gate. This was around the start of Ramzan, in mid-April, 2021. Damascus Gate It is one of the main gates to ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage

The Union Cabinet recently approved the Production Linked Incentive scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage. Around Rs 18,100 crores have been allocated to the scheme. This has been done as a part of National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

NASA-Axiom: First Private Astronaut Mission to Space Station

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently signed an agreement with Axiom Space. What is the Agreement? Under the agreement, Axiom is to send its astronauts to International Space Station. This is the first private astronaut mission to the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: May 12, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 12, 2021: India World Health Organization declares Indian coronavirus variant, known as B1617, as a “variant of global concern”; earlier deemed a ‘variant of interest’ PM Modi speaks with Lotay ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Nepal Prime Minister loses Vote of confidence

The President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari recently prorogued the Parliament after the Prime Minister Oli lost vote of confidence. Proroguing is to discontinue a session of parliament or legislative assembly. What happened? A vote of Confidence was placed at ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

International Nurses Day: May 12

Every year, the International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12. The birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale is celebrated as the International Nurses Day. The day is celebrated to mark the contributions made by the nurses to the society. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

What is Commodity Super Cycle?

The prices of commodities from corn to crude oil to rubber, rhodium, copper, soy bean has been increasing since the beginning of 2021. This is referred to as Commodity Super Cycle. Commodity Super cycle Since the beginning of nineteenth century ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Current Affairs – May 11, 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 11, 2021. National Technology Day: May 11 Every year, India celebrates National Technology Day on ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021