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May 18, 2020 -_3.1

A Book titled “Wuhan Diary: Dispatches from a Quarantined City” authored by Fang Fang

The book called “Wuhan Diary: Dispatches from a Quarantined City” authored by Chinese literary writer Fang Fang. This book is a compilation of online diary entries and social media posts that document 60 days of lockdown during COVID-19. The book was published by HarperNonFiction. Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020 On …

May 18, 2020 -_4.1

Benjamin Netanyahu secures 5th term as Israeli Prime Minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won the Israeli national election, securing a record fifth term in office, after a controversial power-sharing deal with rival-turned-partner Benny Gantz. President Reuven Rivlin officially granted Netanyahu, two-week mandate to form his government, following which, Netanyahu announced the formation of his coalition government on 17 May 2020. Under the three-year …

May 18, 2020 -_5.1

Defence Testing Infrastructure scheme approved by Defence Minister

A Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) has been approved by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The scheme with an outlay of Rs 400 crore, has been approved to offer private sector defence and aerospace companies affordable facilities to test as well as validate the weaponry designed by them. The DTIS scheme has been approved to …

May 18, 2020 -_6.1

NDMA develops dashboard “National Migrant Information System”

An online dashboard “National Migrant Information System (NMIS)” has been developed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The dashboard has been developed by NDMA to secure information regarding the movement of migrants and to facilitate the smooth movement of stranded persons across States. Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020 A …

May 18, 2020 -_7.1

International Museum Day celebrated on 18 May

International Museum Day is celebrated every year on 18 May to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.” The International Museum Day 2020 was celebrated with the theme “Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion”. Click …

May 18, 2020 -_8.1

FM announces 5th tranche of measures for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the details of the 5th tranche of Economic Relief Package for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” amid COVID-19 pandemic. This 5th tranche is the part of economic package of Rs 20 lakh crore has been announced with the prime objective of making India self-reliant. Highlights of measures announced in 5th tranche, as part of Economic Relief Package for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”: …

May 18, 2020 -_11.1

Iran’s OPEC governor Hossein Kazempour Ardebili passes away

Iran’s representative at Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Hossein Kazempour Ardebili passed away. He had served as Iran’s OPEC governor for nearly 20 years. He had been Iran’s representative to OPEC since 2013, after previously holding the position from 1995 to 2008. Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020 Find …