DBS Bank cuts India’s FY21 GDP forecast to 1%
May 6, 2020
- Singapore-based DBS Bank has slashed India’s FY21 GDP forecast to 1 per cent vis-a-vis 5 per cent projected on April 9 which is due to COVID-19.
Bamboo conclave held through video conferencing
May 6, 2020
- A Bamboo Conclave was held via Video Conference and was lectured by Union Minister of State (I/C) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh.
- AIM: To discuss the importance of Bamboo, which will give an opportunity for India to emerge as an economic powerpost COVID-19.
Himachal Pradesh Programme ‘Nigah’ to be released for awareness
May 6, 2020
- The state government of Himachal Pradesh has planned to start a new program ‘Nigah’, to sensitize and educate the family members of the people coming to the state from various parts of the country.
Yogi Adityanath starts App “Ayush Kavach” that aids uplift immunity through Ayurveda
May 6, 2020
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 5th May released the “Ayush Kavach” app that will give health-related tips and information about ayurvedic medicines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Jharkhand govt begins three schemes to promote rural employment
May 6, 2020
- Jharkhand government on 4th May started three schemes under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in a bid to “strengthen the rural economy”.
- Birsa Harit Gram Yojana for rural plantations: Under the Birsa Harit Gram Yojana, over two lakh acres of land will be utilized for afforestation.
- Jal Sammridhi Yojna: Under the Jal Sammridhi Yojna, water storage units will be built to save rainwater and runaway groundwater.
- Veer SahidPotoHoKhelVikas Scheme: Under the playground scheme, the government targets to make 5,000 grounds, with at least one in one Panchayat.
6th May observed as International No Diet Day 2020
May 6, 2020
- May 6 is observed as International No-Diet Day (INDD) every year. Created by Mary Evans Young in 1992, the day is designed to promote a healthy lifestyle with a focus on health at any size. INDD celebrates the beauty and diversity of all body types.
Ultra Violet Disinfection Tower prepared by DRDO
May 6, 2020
- An Ultra Violet (UV) Disinfection Tower has been prepared by the Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC) to achieve rapid and chemical-free disinfection of high infection-prone areas due to COVID-19.
Indian Navy starts ‘Operation Samudra Setu’ to repatriate Indians from overseas
May 6, 2020
- The Indian Navy on 5TH May started ‘Operation Samudra Setu’ (meaning ‘Sea Bridge’), as a part of national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas amid lockdown.
- Indian Naval Ships Jalashwa and Magar are currently en route to the port of Male in the Maldives to begin evacuation operations from May 8 as part of Phase-1.
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury again appointed as chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee
May 6, 2020
- Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been again appointed as chairperson of the Parliament’s public accounts committee (PAC), the Lok Sabha Secretariat said on 5th May.
Centre appoints Economic Affairs Secretary as Director RBI Central Board
May 6, 2020
- The Centre has appointed Secretary of Economic Affairs Department Ministry of Finance Tarun Bajaj as a director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).