Current Affairs May 2020

U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the investigational antiviral drug remdesivir for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalized with severe disease. A study by Gilead Sciences in the US showed that Remdesivir shortens the recovery time by 31% or about 4 days on average, […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to discuss on the issues and reforms required in agriculture sector. Prime Ministers and Ministers discussed the possibilities of the uniform statutory framework in the country to facilitate new ways for farming which will infuse capital and technology in the agrarian economy. Discussion to make strategic interventions in

The leading advocate for small traders and businesses in India, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced to launch a national e-commerce marketplace ‘Bharatmarket’ soon for all retail traders in collaboration with several technology partners. Bharatmarket will integrate the capabilities of various technology companies to provide end-to-end services in the logistics and supply chains

Two hundred new mandis from seven states joined the e-NAM platform for marketing of agricultural produce. e-NAM aims to reach the last mile farmer and transform the way they sell their Agri produce. e-NAM has gained more strength by reaching out to more farmers & traders of these new mandis. Already 585 mandis in 16

The Smart City Operations Centre of Visakhapatnam operates 24×7 in three shifts to manage COVID 19. The highlights of COC are: The centre announces cautionary measures and information related to COVID-19 through Public Announcements Systems installed across 90 locations in the city. It passes COVID-19 information disseminated through digital sign boards that are installed at

Shri. Giridhar Aramane has assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. He held briefing meetings with senior officers to review the work of the Ministry and discussed pressing issues especially in the light of the impact of COVID -19 pandemic. Giridhar Aramane is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre.