Assam-UNICEF Online Flood Reporting System

The Assam State Disaster Management Agency and the UNICEF has jointly developed an Online Flood Reporting System. With this, Assam becomes the first state to adopt digital reporting system to find out impact indicators during floods. About the System The ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: May 11, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 11, 2021: India No judicial interference needed in Covid-19 vaccine policy: Centre tells SC Puducherry becomes ‘Har Ghar Jal’ UT after every rural home provided tap connection; 4th State/UT after ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Japan proposes alternatives to Suez Canal

In April 2021, a container ship called “Ever Given” blocked the Suez Canal. This stopped more than 400 ships from transiting the canal. This caused a global trade loss of 9 billion USD. It was popularly called the Suez Canal ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

India participates in the third Arctic Science Ministerial

The Ministry of Earth Science recently announced that India participated in the Arctic Science Ministerial meeting. The Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan represented India at the meeting. Outcomes India shared plans for research and long-term cooperation in the Arctic during ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

EAC allows Great Nicobar Plan to advance

The Environment Appraisal Committee (EAC) operating under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently recommended for grant of “Terms of Reference for Environmental Impact Assessment” studies. Earlier the committee had raised serious concerns against the project. What is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

National Technology Day: May 11

Every year, India celebrates National Technology Day on May 11. This year, the National Technology Day is being celebrated under the theme: Theme: Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future The Ministry of Science and Technology organises several events across ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Current Affairs – May 10, 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 10, 2021. Global Task Force on Pandemic Response The Global Task Force on Pandemic recently ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

What is Asperger’s Syndrome?

The SpaceX Billionaire Elon Musk recently announced that he had Asperger’s Syndrome. The announcement was made in a TV show Musk was hosting. Musk also mentioned about the Dogecoin cryptocurrency in the show. Recently, an announcement was made that SpaceX ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021