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ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand: April 25
Every year Anzac Day is celebrated on April 25 in Australia and New Zealand. The day is celebrated as a national day of remembrance that commemorates all the New Zealanders and Australians who died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Top 10 Reports and Indices Current Affairs Questions – April, 2021
Which institution released the “Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2021” and estimated India’s growth at 7% in 2021-22? Answer: UNESCAP Which institution in its report “South Asia Vaccinates”, estimates India’s GDP growth in FY 22 would be ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Zhurong: China’s first Mars rover
China has named its first Mars rover as Zhurong after a traditional fire god. The name signifies igniting the flame of Planetary Explorations of China. About Zhurong Zhurong is on board Tianwen-1 Space probe. It arrived at the Mars orbit ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
CSIR Sero survey Results
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research recently released the results of Sero Survey. Key Findings of the Survey The survey was conducted on 10,427 persons. Of these, only 10.14% showed sero positivity. The survey suggested that the neutralising antibodies ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
NASA helicopter makes third flight on Mars
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently announced that the Ingenuity helicopter has completed its third flight successfully. Third Flight of Ingenuity Helicopter According to NASA, in its third flight, the Ingenuity helicopter flew faster and farther. In its ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Top 10 Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs Questions – April, 2021
1. The Mahendragiri hill ecosystem is situated in which state? Answer: Odisha 2. As per a recent report available on Global Forest Watch, which region lost 12.2 million hectares of tree cover in 2020? Answer: Tropical Region 3. “Three-banded rosefinch”, declared as ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: April 26, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 26, 2021: India COVID-19 surge: PM CARES Fund allocates funds for 551 oxygen plants in public health facilities COVID 19: Kochi-based Southern Naval Command of Indian Navy launches OXYGEN EXPRESS ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Infections after COVID Vaccination
The Indian Council of Medical Research recently reported that around two to four of the ten thousand vaccinated people tested positive for the disease. This is referred to as “Breakthrough Infection”. Key Findings of ICMR According to ICMR, around 9.3 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
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. ..