May 17th Current Affairs Quiz
Contents Fourth Tranche of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Domestic Defence Procurement: Separate Budgetary Provision Private sector in space: 2017 ISRO Bill India opposes rejoining RCEP over China concerns Navy element in Northern theatre command WHO: Aiming to achieve herd immunity naturally is ‘dangerous’ FOURTH TRANCHE OF THE AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? […]
OP SAMUDRA SETU PHASE 2
Why in news? The Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa completed embarkation of 588 Indian citizens on 15 May 20, at the port of Male, Maldives as part of Operation Samudra Setu. Click Here to read More about Operations Samudra Setu
NATIONAL MIGRANT INFORMATION SYSTEM (NMIS)
Why in news? In order to capture the information regarding movement of migrants and facilitate the smooth movement of stranded persons across States, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has developed an online Dashboard – National Migrant Information System (NMIS). Details The online portal NMIS would maintain a central repository on migrant workers and help in […]
SCIENTISTS DEVELOP BIODEGRADABLE METAL IMPLANTS
Why in news? The Scientists at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences have jointly developed new generation Iron-Manganese based alloys for biodegradable metal implants for use in humans. Details Biodegradable materials (Fe, Mg, Zn, and polymer) can participate in the healing […]
RERA CAN RESTORE TRUST BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER
Why in news? The 3rd anniversary celebrations of RERA, through webinar, was held on 16th May 2020. Views of Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs One of the principal objectives of RERA is to help restore the trust between a buyer and the seller and this trust can only be restored by the true and effective […]
SIKKIM STATEHOOD DAY
Why in news? The Prime Minister greeted the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day on May 16th. On 16 May, 1975, the Himalayan Kingdom of Sikkim became the 22nd state of India, and putting an end to the monarchy. Sikkim’s Statehood: History In the 1640s India, Pakistan Bangladesh and Nepal were still many princely […]
PIB 16th May
Contents Sikkim Statehood Day RERA can Restore Trust Between Buyer and Seller Scientists develop biodegradable metal implants National Migrant Information System (NMIS) OP Samudra Setu Phase 2 SIKKIM STATEHOOD DAY Focus: GS-I History, GS-II Polity, Prelims Why in news? The Prime Minister greeted the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day on May 16th. On […]