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Global Electric Vehicle Outlook, 2021
The International Energy Agency recently released the Global Electric Vehicle Outlook. Key Findings of the report Three million new electric cars were registered in 2020. This was 41% higher than those registered in 2019. According to the report, if the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Stampede at Israeli Pilgrimage site
A massive stampede at Meron, a Jewish Pilgrimage site in Israel killed at least 44 people. This was the largest COVID-19 era gathering of Israel. About the disaster The stampede occurred at the most reputed tomb of Shimon Bar Yochai. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Char Dham Yatra suspended
The Government of India recently suspended the Char Dham Yatra due to surge in COVID-19. Only the priests are to be allowed to conduct the daily worship and rituals. The Kedarnath is to be reopened on May 17, Gangotri and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites
The SpaceX recently launched sixty Starlink Internet Satellites. The satellites were carried by Falcon 9 rocket. It was launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station located in Florida. SpaceX The company has done twelve launches in 2021 alone. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Mining Robot Stranded in the Pacific
A Deep-sea mining robot, Patania II got stranded on the Pacific Ocean floor. What happened? The Patania II robot was designed to explore rocks rich in Nickel and Cobalt in the Pacific Ocean at a depth of 13,000 feet. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Import of 17 medical devices allowed
The Government of India recently allowed import of seventeen medical devices to provide relief to the COVID-19 patients. However, the importer should make mandatory declarations under Legal Metrology Rules, 2011. Which devices were allowed? The Department of Consumer Affairs has ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
National Commission for Women: WhatsApp Number for Pregnant Women
The National Commission for Women recently launched the WhatsApp number for pregnant women. The helpline number is 9354954224. It is a “message only” helpline number. It will provide round the clock medical assistance to expectant mothers all over the country. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Why were the Goa Infra Projects red flagged?
The Central Empowerment Committee appointed by the Supreme Court recently raised serious concerns of Environmental Impact in Goa. This was related to the double tracking of the railway line between Kulem of Goa and Castle Rock in Karnataka. What did ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: April 30, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 30, 2021: India Centre, States failed to prepare for predictable second wave: International Commission of Jurists National Commission for Women (NCW) launches WhatsApp helpline number 9354954224 for pregnant women HAL’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Top 10 International Current Affairs Questions – April, 2021
Which country has released the world’s first animal vaccine against the novel coronavirus? Answer: Russia The ‘Muktijoddha Scholarship scheme’ is provided to the students of which country, by the Government of India? Answer: Bangladesh Which country has rejected the proposal for imports ..