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US House passes No Ban Act
The US House of Representatives recently passed a bill that will limit the ability of the President to impose religion-based travel ban. It is informally called “No Ban Act”. Why was the act passed? The No Ban Act was passed ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
What is Beal seed viability experiment?
The Beal Seed Viability Experiment was begun by William James Beam. He was an American Botanist who worked at the Michigan State University. What is Beal Seed Viability Experiment? In 1879, Beal began one of the longest running experiments in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: April 22, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 22, 2021: India India ranked 142nd on 2021 World Press Freedom Index by French NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Civil Services Day celebrated on April 21 You are not exploring ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Triple Mutant Variant
As India is struggling to battle COVID-19 crisis, a triple mutant variant strain of COVID-19 has emerged as a fresh threat. It is also called the “Bengal Variant”. The triple mutant variant has been identified in West Bengal, Maharashtra, Delhi ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
US Leaders Summit: Xi Jing Ping to attend the Summit
The Chinese President Xi Jing Ping is to attend the US Leaders Summit that is to be held on World Earth Day (April 22). Also, Xi Jing Ping will deliver an important speech at the summit. Apart from China, over ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
World Earth Day: April 22
Every year, the World Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. The first World Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. Background In 1969, the Peace Activist John McConnell proposed to celebrate World Earth Day to honour the earth. It was ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Current Affairs – April 21, 2021 [Daily News Digest]
GKToday provides daily summary of important Current Affairs Topics selected from National and International News. Here is the list of articles covered under Current Affairs April 21, 2021. People’s bank of china report on India’s demographic advantage The Central Bank of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
What is Potamophylax coronavirus?
Kosovar Biologist Halil Ibrahimi has named a newly discovered insect after COVID-19 virus. About the insect Ibrahimi spent years working on a different type of Caddisfly species. The species was found in Accursed Mountains (Kosovo’s Western Bjeshket e Nemuna National ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
What is Air Independent Propulsion? How is it used in Submarines?
The Defence Research Development Organisation recently achieved a milestone in the development of Air Independent Propulsion system. The system was operated in endurance mode and max power mode. The operation was successful. What is Air Independent Propulsion System? The Air ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
New Zealand set to consolidate healthcare into National service
On April 21, 2021 the New Zealand government announced that it is to consolidate the fragmented health system in the country into a national service. The consolidated system is to look more like the ones implemented in Britain. Key Highlights ..