Daily Current Affairs 17 May 2021 are the most important area from which a major share of questions come in SSC, Railway, state government recruitment exams, UPSC prelims, and mains. Let’s discuss the most important Current Affairs Today.
Indian Railway commissions Wi-Fi at 6,000th Railway station
Indian Railways has commissioned Wi-Fi at 6,000th Railway station. Indian Railway is continuing to extend the Wi-Fi facility at far flanged stations to connect the passengers and the general public with digital systems. Read More
Government took Steps to ensure availability of fertilizers to farmers
Government of India is making available fertilizers, namely Urea and 22 grades of Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) fertilizers including Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP), Muriate of Potash (MOP) & Single Superphosphate (SSP) to farmers at subsidized prices through fertilizer manufacturers/ importers. Read More
Researchers Develop Algorithm for Lensless, Miniature Cameras
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Rice University, U.S., have developed algorithms for lensless, miniature cameras. The lensless cameras have numerous vision applications in sectors including augmented reality, virtual reality, security, smart wearables and robotics where cost, form-factor and weight become major constraints. Read More
Online summer programme NAIMISHA 2021
The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi is creating a virtual museum space through its online summer programme NAIMISHA 2021. This unique art fiesta will provide a platform to create and engage with the arts. The current duration of the programme is 17th May to 13th June 2021. Read More
World’s seal family
For elephant seals – one of the most distinctive of the 33 species that comprise the world’s seal family – it is hard work to stay fat. Scientists have conducted the most thorough study to date of the unique feeding behavior of northern elephant seals, focusing on the females of the species during arduous two-month post-breeding migrations in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. Read More
Nanoparticle Designed for Better Treatment of Disease
Another treatment for diseases looks like a new hope. Researchers from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in the U.S., created a nanoparticle that manipulates the immune system and effectively fights cancer cells. Read More
New species of skink found from Western Ghats
Researchers have discovered an Asian gracile skink species from Western Ghats. The new species is closely related to Subdoluseps pruthi found in parts of the Eastern Ghats. Named Subdoluseps nilgiriensis, the reptile has a slender body of just about 7 cm and is sandy brown in colour. Read More
Covaxin production under Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 Mission
Government is supporting the augmentation of manufacturing capacity for COVAXIN production under Mission Covid Suraksha. This is being implemented by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), New Delhi. Read More
Relaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016
Government of India has reviewed the existing procedure for approval of global manufacturers for importing oxygen cylinders by Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO). In view of the COVID pandemic, PESO shall not carry out physical inspection of global manufacturers’ production facilities before grant of such approval. Read More
China landed a spacecraft on Mars carrying its first Mars rover
China landed a spacecraft on Mars carrying its first Mars rover in a big boost to its space ambitions. China had in July last year launched its first Mars mission, called Tianwen-1, meaning Questions to Heaven, carrying a lander and rover. Read More
Natural ways to boost your immunity
In the ongoing COVID pandemic, people have turned towards natural methods to boost their immunity. Ancient Indian methods have also come to the fore during the fight against the disease and improve the health from within. Read More
Indian Navy repairs two major Oxygen Plants in Andhra Pradesh
Teams from Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam achieved a major breakthrough in repairing two major Oxygen Plants at Nellore and Shri Kalahasthi bringing a major boost to the Oxygen Supply in the State of Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing Oxygen crisis. Read More
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