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SpaceX Crew 2: Key Facts
The SpaceX Crew 2 is the second crewed flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft. It is the third overall crewed orbital flight. Under Crew 2 Mission, NASA and SpaceX together transported four astronauts to the International Space Station. About Crew 2 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Russia’s central bank increases interest rates
The Central Bank of Russia has increased the interest rate from 4.5% to 5%. Why did the Bank increase the interest rates? This is the second time the apex bank is increasing the interest rates due to elevated inflation pressure. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Gambia eliminates Trachoma
Gambia recently became the second African country to eliminate Trachoma. Trachoma is one of the leading causes of blindness. Ghana became the first African country to eliminate Trachoma in 2018. What is Trachoma? It is a bacterial eye infection that ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
International Climate Finance Plan of the US
The US President recently announced the country’s new Finance Plan at the Leader’s Summit on Climate. The Summit was hosted by the USA. About the Plan The US has set a new goal to cut its emissions by 50% to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
World Intellectual Property Day: April 26
Every year, the World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated on April 26. The day is celebrated to highlight the importance of Intellectual Property. The day is celebrated by the World International Property and several other international organisations. This year, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: April 25, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 25, 2021: India 5 kg per person per month foodgrains to be given in May and June to the beneficiaries covered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Householders ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Top 10 Defence Current Affairs Questions – April, 2021
‘VAJRA PRAHAR 2021’ is a military exercise held between the special forces of India and which other country? Answer: USA “Shantir Ogroshena -2021” is a joint Military exercise between India and which country? Answer: Bangladesh ‘La Pérouse’ is a Defence Exercise to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Top 10 Business, Economy & Banking Current Affairs Questions – April, 2021
What is the new inflation target band fixed for the next five years (2021-26)? Answer: 2.0 to 6.0 per cent What is the amount raised by the Government from disinvestment of CPSEs in 2020-21? Answer: Rs 32, 835 crore Which body ..