APEC Trade Ministers Meeting

Representatives of the United States, Japan, and three other countries had briefly walked out of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers’ meeting on 21st May 2022 to protest against Ukraine’s invasion by Russia. This is a two-day meeting that ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Summits and Conferences

BioRRAP: National Portal for Biotech Researchers and Start-ups

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Science and Technology, MoS of Prime Minister’s Office, Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Earth Science, and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, has launched a “Single National Portal ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Lungs and respiratory infections are caused due to the Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This virus is so common that most children by the age of 2 have been infected with this virus. Also, adults can get infected by this virus. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

HANSA-NG: New-Gen two-seater flying trainer aircraft

‘HANSA-NG’, the new generation two-seater flying trainer aircraft completed the in-flight engine relight test. Where was the aircraft tested? The test was conducted at the aeronautical test range (ATR) facility of the Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) at Challakere, Chitradurga ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 23, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 23, 2022. INDIA – Navies of India and Bangladesh conducting CORPAT (Coordinated Patrol) in Bay of Bengal – Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates & lays foundation stones of various ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Today's News Headlines

Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) Guidelines

Department of Science and Technology recently released the Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) Guidelines. What is the need to introduce SSR guidelines? India has taken great strides in the advancement of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). However, there is an inadequate ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India- Jordan MoU for cooperation in fertiliser sector

During the visit of Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Jordan, MOUs were signed with Jordan to ensure the supply of Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers to India. The objective is to secure fertilizers for the short ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

NEFT, RTGS facility for Post Office Savings Account

The Department of Post has recently rolled out the NEFT and RTGS facility for Post Office Savings Bank Account (POSB) holders. The NEFT facility has been made available from May 18th, 2022, whereas the RTGS facility will be available from ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs