Page-15 of Current Affairs - May, 2021

Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Amendment Rules, 2021: IGCR, 2017 Customs Rules changed

May 19, 2021

The Government of India recently brought changes to the Customs (Imports of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) rules, IGCR 2017 to boost trade facilitation. This was done through the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Amendment ..

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Atlas V Rocket carrying SBRIS Geo-5 Missile Warning Satellite launched for US Space Force

May 19, 2021

On May 19, 2021, the United Launch Alliance launched the Atlas V Rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The Atlas V rocket carried SBRIS Geo-5 Missile Warning Satellite. SBRIS Geo-5 Missile Warning Satellite The satellite will provide key ..

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Current Affairs – May 18, 2021 [Daily News Digest]

May 18, 2021

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 May 18, 2021. World AIDS Vaccine Day: May 18 Every year, the World AIDS Vaccine Day ..

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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: May 17

May 18, 2021

The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, IDAHOTB is observed on May 17 every year. The day is marked to increase awareness about LGBT rights violations. Also, it aims to stimulate interest in LGBT rights work world-wide. What is ..

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India’s first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre set up at Pune

May 18, 2021

The Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture and NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) recently launched the first Agricultural Export Facilitation Centre. About the Centre The Centre will aid in boosting the agricultural and food exports of ..

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Plasma Therapy for COVID-19 Treatment dropped

May 18, 2021

The Indian Council of Medical Research recently dropped the plasma therapy from COVID-19 treatment. The decision was taken as the procedure was found to be ineffective. Plasma Therapy In the therapy, the blood component called plasma from a COVID-19 recovered ..

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UN Global Road Safety Week (UNGRSW) 2021

May 18, 2021

In 2021, the United Nations is celebrating its sixth United Nations Global Road Safety Week between 17th May, 2021 and 23rd May, 2021. This year, in 2021, the Global Road Safety Week is celebrated under the following theme: Theme: Streets ..

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Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: May 18, 2021

May 18, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 18, 2021: India MyGov launches innovation challenge for creating Indian Language Learning App CoWIN portal reconfigured: Beneficiaries advised to reschedule appointment for 2nd dose of vaccine Indian Navy deploys 3 ..

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What is Breakthrough Infection?

May 18, 2021

The public health experts recently announced that the increase in “breakthrough infections” in the country may be due to the mutant varieties. What are Breakthrough infections? The Breakthrough infections are those where the COVID-19 virus (or any other virus) is ..

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WHO-ILO Study: Long working hours increases deaths from heart disease and stroke

May 18, 2021

A study conducted by the World Health Organisation and the International Labour Organisation recently found that the long working hours kills hundreds of people every year. Key findings of the study Around 745,00 people died of stroke and ischemic heart ..

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