GS – 2 International Iran: New currency, Toman, to tackle inflation: Why it is in News? The Iranian Parliament has announced the decision to replace its currency “Rial” with another basic unit of currency called the “Toman.” Each toman will be worth 10,000 rials under the new system. About News: The move aims to ease the psychological impact of soaring consumer prices onContinue reading “Daily current affairs – May 7/2020”
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Super Flower Moon – May 7/2020
Context: This full Moon will be the last of the three super moons to occur this year. This year, we’ve been enjoying a series of spring supermoons, which began with March’s Worm Moon, culminated in April’s Pink Moon, and will finish with May’s Flower Moon on May 7. Why it is called Flower moon? May’s full Moon was alsoContinue reading “Super Flower Moon – May 7/2020”
Important News Articles – May 7/2020
GS – 2 International The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/blame-game-the-hindu-editorial-on-donald-trumps-anti-china-rhetoric-over-covid-19/article31521053.ece The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/fear-and-loathing-in-the-land-of-the-free/article31521782.ece?homepage=true Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/world/trump-admin-urges-us-court-not-to-block-work-permits-to-spouses-of-h1b-visa-holders-6397776/ National The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ethical-hacker-robert-baptiste-elliot-alderson-sees-security-flaws-in-aarogya-setu/article31515292.ece?homepage=true The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/resuscitating-multilateralism-with-indias-help/article31521059.ece?homepage=true GS – 3 Economy The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-war-like-state-and-a-bond-to-the-rescue/article31521062.ece?homepage=true The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/everyone-wants-a-good-stimulus/article31521809.ece?homepage=true GS – 4 Ethics Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/drink-for-thought-india-lockdown-alcohol-addiction-6397378/ Live Mint – https://www.livemint.com/news/india/coronavirus-cases-in-india-likely-to-peak-in-jun-jul-aiims-director-guleria-11588792741780.html
Daily Current affairs – May 6/2020
GS – 2 Government schemes and policy Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package(PMGKP): Why it is in News? Ministry of Finance stated that around 39 crore poor people received financial assistance of Rs.34,800 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) as of 5 May 2020. The amount was transferred to the beneficiaries using theContinue reading “Daily Current affairs – May 6/2020”
Important News Articles – May 6/2020
GS – 2 International The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-says-us-has-flattened-coronavirus-curve/article31514708.ece?homepage=true The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pfizer-biontech-begin-virus-vaccine-trial/article31512251.ece?homepage=true The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/coronavirus-european-leaders-push-vaccine-financing-drive/article31497360.ece?utm_source=udmprecommendation_asidefiller&utm_medium=asidefiller Government Policy ans Schemes The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/mplads-its-suspension-and-why-it-must-go/article31504548.ece Health and Welfare: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/getting-over-pandemic-stage-fright/article31512655.ece GS – 3 Economy The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pfizer-biontech-begin-virus-vaccine-trial/article31512251.ece?homepage=true
Daily Current Affairs – May 5/2020
GS – 2 National Virtual summit of Non – Alingned Movement: PM is to participate in a virtual summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on 4 May. The summit aims to enhance the coordination of the member states in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The External Affairs Minister will also participate in the summit. The summit willContinue reading “Daily Current Affairs – May 5/2020”
विश्व अस्थमा दिवस
प्रसंग: • विश्व अस्थमा दिवस दुनिया भर में स्वास्थ्य देखभाल समूहों और अस्थमा शिक्षकों के सहयोग से मई में पहले मंगलवार को आयोजित एक वार्षिक कार्यक्रम है।• दिन स्वास्थ्य के मुद्दे पर ध्यान देता है और अस्थमा से जूझता है।• लक्ष्य दुनिया भर में अस्थमा जागरूकता और देखभाल में सुधार करना है। इतिहास:• पहला विश्वContinue reading “विश्व अस्थमा दिवस”
दैनिक सामयिकी- 4 मई 2020
GS – 2 राष्ट्रीय केसर के लिए जीआई टैग: • भौगोलिक संकेत (जीआई) टैग उन उत्पादों पर एक संकेत है जिनकी एक विशिष्ट भौगोलिक उत्पत्ति है और उत्पाद में विशेष गुणवत्ता या प्रतिष्ठा हो सकती है।• एक उत्पाद को टैग करने से उत्पादकों की समग्र आर्थिक समृद्धि होगी।• कश्मीरी केसर को भौगोलिक संकेत (जीआई) टैगContinue reading “दैनिक सामयिकी- 4 मई 2020”
World Asthma Day
Context: World Asthma Day is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in May, in collaboration with health care groups and asthma educators throughout the world. The day calls attention to the health issue and the struggles of asthma suffers. The goal is to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. History: TheContinue reading “World Asthma Day”
Daily Current affairs – May 4/2020
GS – 2 National GI tag for Saffron: Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a sign on products that have a specific geographical origin and the product may have special quality or reputation. By tagging a product will lead to the overall economic prosperity of the producers. Kashmiri saffron received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The Certificate was grantedContinue reading “Daily Current affairs – May 4/2020”