Candidates aspiring to crack bank exams, SSC exams or UPSC exams know very well, the importance of preparing for current affairs section. It consists of atleast 15-20 questions.
The easiest way to scoop up full marks in this section, is to keep a track of the important daily events. With vast information available in newspapers, it will be really tough for you to follow everything at one go.
To help you in these preparations, we are here with the daily current affairs for May 15, 2020
Landing Craft Utility Ship ‘INLCU L57’ commissioned into Indian Navy
The indigenously designed Landing Craft Utility Ship ‘INLCU L57’ was commissioned into Indian Navy in Port Blair.
This is the seventh Landing Craft Utility (LCU) MK-IV class to be inducted into Indian Navy.
Indian Exports down by record 60.28% in April; Trade deficit also hits 4-year low
Due to the coronavirus lockdown, India’s exports shrinked by a record 60.28% in April to $10.36 billion while imports were down by 58.65% to $17.12 billion, as per the data released by the commerce ministry.
The nation`s trade deficit was at $6.76 billion in April compared to $15.33 billion from the previous year.This is the lowest trade deficit since May 2016.
Aatma Nirbharat Abhiyan Economic Package Day 3 announcements for Agriculture Sector made by FM
A total of 11 measures were released today with 8 relating to strengthening the infrastructure and storage facilities and 3 related to governance & administrative reforms.
For detailed information on these measures, see Atmanirbhar Bharat Economic Package Set 3: Agriculture [PDF download]
Cyclone Amphan: IMD issues storm warning to Indian coastal states
Cyclone Amphan is likely to form in the southern Bay of Bengal on Saturday that will bring rain to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Odisha and West Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
World Bank approves $1 billion to support India’s fight against COVID-19
The Government of India will be provided by another $1 billion loan by the World Bank to support its COVID-19 relief measures.
The bank had approved a $1 billion loan to India for supporting the health sector, last month.
Earth’s largest and hottest shield volcano found in Hawaii
Hawaii’s “Pūhāhonu” volcano is the Earth’s largest and hottest active shield volcano, as revealed by the researchers at the University of Hawai’i.
WTO chief Roberto Azevêdo to step down a year before his term ends
Roberto Azevêdo, the Director-General at World Trade Organization (WTO), has announced that he will step down on August 31, 2020 which is one year before his term ends.
German football league Bundesliga to start on May 16
Bundesliga becomes Europe’s first major league to resume after two-month shutdown due to coronavirus pandemic.
English Premier League to resume from June
The English Premier League (EPL) might resume from June 12, after the British Government cleared professional football to resume.
The British government has asked football authorities to ensure the safety of all players.