Page-26 of Current Affairs - May, 2021

High & upper middle countries received 83% vaccines: WHO

May 11, 2021

The World Health Organisation recently announced that the high and upper middle-income countries have received 83% of world vaccines. These countries represent 53% of world population. On the other hand, the low and middle income countries have received only 17% ..

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WHO warns against use of ivermectin to treat Covid-19

May 11, 2021

The Health Minister of Goa recently recommended the use of “Ivermectin” to all people above the age of eighteen years. However, the World Health Organisation has warned against its use now. What did the Goa Government say? The Government of ..

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Kerala Iron Lady in Politics K R Gouri passed away

May 11, 2021

A former minister and an old-time communist leader K R Gouri Amma passed away in Thiruvananthapuram. About Gouri Amma She was born on July 14, 1919 in Alappuzha district. She studied law. Later she became a member of Communist Party ..

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OSIRIS-REx: NASA Spacecraft starts journey to Earth

May 11, 2021

The NASA Spacecraft called the “Osiris-Rex” has started a two year long journey back to the earth. The spacecraft reached asteroid Bennu in 2018. It then spent two years flying around it and collected rubbles. Rubbles are rough fragments of ..

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China population grew at 0.53%

May 11, 2021

The annual population of China has slowed during the decade. This has put the demographic dividend of the country at risk. Outcomes of the Census The annual population growth of China was at 0.53% in 2020 census. It was 0.57% ..

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Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture

May 11, 2021

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare has recently approved Rs 2,250 crores for the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture for the year 2021-22. About the Mission It aims at developing the horticultural sector in India. It covers fruits, ..

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Assam-UNICEF Online Flood Reporting System

May 11, 2021

The Assam State Disaster Management Agency and the UNICEF has jointly developed an Online Flood Reporting System. With this, Assam becomes the first state to adopt digital reporting system to find out impact indicators during floods. About the System The ..

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Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: May 11, 2021

May 11, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 11, 2021: India No judicial interference needed in Covid-19 vaccine policy: Centre tells SC Puducherry becomes ‘Har Ghar Jal’ UT after every rural home provided tap connection; 4th State/UT after ..

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Japan proposes alternatives to Suez Canal

May 11, 2021

In April 2021, a container ship called “Ever Given” blocked the Suez Canal. This stopped more than 400 ships from transiting the canal. This caused a global trade loss of 9 billion USD. It was popularly called the Suez Canal ..

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India participates in the third Arctic Science Ministerial

May 11, 2021

The Ministry of Earth Science recently announced that India participated in the Arctic Science Ministerial meeting. The Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan represented India at the meeting. Outcomes India shared plans for research and long-term cooperation in the Arctic during ..

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