Page-31 of Current Affairs - April, 2021
Who was Samuel Hahnemann?
Every year, the World Homeopathy day is celebrated on April 10. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of Homeopathy Dr Samuel Hahnemann. In India, the Homeopathy Day was celebrated under the following theme: Theme: ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Many Endemic species may go extinct if GHG emissions rise
A new study published in the journal Biological Conservation says that many animals and plants might face extinction if green house gas emissions continue to rise. Key Findings of the Study All the Endemic species in islands are at high ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Mask Abhiyan of Odisha
The Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently launched a fourteen day “Mask Abhiyan” initiative to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mask Abhiyan The main objective of the initiative is to turn the use of mask into a habit. This will ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
NASA’s Ingenuity to make first flight attempt
The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter of NASA is to make its first flight. With this, Ingenuity will make history of becoming the first controlled aircraft to fly in another planet. Ingenuity Helicopter The Ingenuity Helicopter is a part of the Mars ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Volcano erupts in Southern Caribbean
The La Sourfriere Volcano located on the eastern Caribbean island recently erupted after decades of inactivity. The volcano forced thousands in the surrounding villages to evacuate. About the Volcano The Volcano was dormant since 1979. It started showing signs of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
What are Dark Sirens?
A team of scientists have recently found a way to solve cosmological tensions through dark sirens. What are Dark Sirens? The Dark Sirens are nothing but gravitational waves from neutron stars or black holes. The Dark sirens can be picked ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
India’s Petroleum consumption contracts 9.1% in FY21
The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell operating under Ministry of Petroleum recently released a report on petroleum consumption of India. According to the report, fuel consumption of the country reduced by 9.1% in the year 2020-21 as compared to that ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Supreme Court: Adults are free to choose their religion
The Supreme Court recently refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) of a BJP leader that sought directions to ban superstition, black magic, and fraudulent religious conversions. SC Judgement The Apex court pronounced that the PIL violates Article 25 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Atal Innovation Mission: CSIR Adopts 295 Atal Tinkering Labs
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research recently adopted 295 Atal Tinkering Labs established under Atal Innovation Mission. This will help young innovators associated with the Atal Tinkering Labs to learn from the best scientists in the country. It will ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership in Water Sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held a virtual summit with his Netherlands counterpart Mark Rutte. The leaders agreed to diversify the ties in trade and economy between the countries. They also agreed to expand their relations in smart cities, agriculture, ..