Category: All Current Affairs

NASA renamed its telescope after ‘Mother of Hubble’ Nancy Grace Roman

May 27, 2020

• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has renamed its succeeding-generation space telescope “Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST)” in praise of Nancy Grace Roman.

PK Nair appointed as new Indian Ambassador to Niger

May 27, 2020

• The government of India has declared the appointment of Prem K Nair as Indian Ambassador to the Republic of Niger. He will replace Rajesh Agarwal.

Major Suman Gawani honored with UN Military Gender Advocate Award

May 27, 2020

• Indian Army officer Major Suman Gawani is going to be conferred the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2019. She was placed in South Sudan under the United Nations Mission.

Rajiv Joshi gets NYIPLA Inventor of the year Award 2020

May 27, 2020

• Rajiv Joshi has received the prestigious NYIPLA “Inventor of the Year award” for the year 2020 for his contribution to developing the electronic industry and enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

LIC begins “PM Vaya Vandana Yojana” for senior citizens

May 27, 2020

• Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has declared the start of modified Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana, a social security scheme for senior citizens.

440 meter-long Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojana in Chamba originated

May 27, 2020

• Union Minister for Road Transport, Nitin Gadkari has introduced the 440 meter-long tunnel as part of the Chardham Connectivity Project in Chamba.
• It will significantly lessen the time taken by travelers on the Rishikesh-Dharasu and Gangotri stretch of the Chardham Highway (NH 94).

Webinar on “Van Dhan Scheme: Learnings for post-COVID-19”

May 27, 2020

• A Webinar under Know Your Scheme-Lecture Series on “Van Dhan Yojana: Learning For Post Covid-19” was launched by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Rajasthan in agreement with Trifed, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

Salman Khan begins his new grooming brand FRSH

May 27, 2020

• Salman Khan released his new grooming and special care brand FRSH. Khan is always seen releasing his films on the occasion of Eid but because of COVID-19 lockdown, film releases and film shoots have been put on a break.

Bollywood star Mohit Baghel passes away

May 26, 2020

• Bollywood star Mohit Baghel passed away because of cancer. He started his career with the comedy show “Chote Miyaan”. He was best known for playing Amar Chaudhary in superstar Salman Khan’s “Ready”.

Japanese ace wrestler Hana Kimura passes away

May 26, 2020

• Japanese ace wrestler, Hana Kimura passed away. She won her first title at the Japan Pro-Wrestling (JWP) Junior plate in 2016 and joined Stardom in 2019.