Page-34 of Current Affairs - May, 2021

What are the flaws in SUTRA model?

May 5, 2021

SUTRA is Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive) and Removed Approach. SUTRA is used to chart the trajectory of COVID-19. It is used to predict the future of COVID-19 infections, susceptibility, undetected and positive persons in the country. This SUTRA Model is ..

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Millisecond Pulsars Discovered

May 5, 2021

A group of astronomers have discovered 8 milli second Pulsars. These pulsars are located within the dense clusters of stars called the “Globular Clusters”. The Pulsars were discovered using the MeerKAT telescope located in South Africa. What are Milli second ..

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India-UK Roadmap 2030 and Enhanced Trade Partnership

May 5, 2021

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a virtual bilateral summit. During the summit, the leaders adopted an ambitious “Roadmap 2030”. This will help to elevate the bilateral ties between the countries. Also, ..

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Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: May 5, 2021

May 5, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 5, 2021: India Supreme Court strikes down West Bengal law on real estate meant to protect home buyers Delhi HC asks Centre why it should not face contempt for failing ..

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What is Oktoberfest?

May 5, 2021

Oktoberfest is an annual festival celebrated in the month of October for two weeks in Munich, Germany. Recently, the German Government announced that the celebrations of Oktoberfest have been cancelled due to COVID-19. This is the second consecutive year the ..

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Mayflower 400: First Artificial Intelligence Ship

May 5, 2021

Mayflower 400 is the world’s first Artificial Intelligence ship. About Mayflower 400 It is 15 metres long and weighs nine tonnes. It is basically a trimaran. It navigates with complete autonomy. The ship is to study marine pollution and analyze ..

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What is Cicadas?

May 5, 2021

Cicadas are the world longest living insects. They are winged, red eyed insects that live underground feeding on the roots. They emerge from the underground once in 12-17 years. Recently, it has been predicted that a group of Cicadas called ..

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Parker Solar Probe: Detected radio signal from Venus

May 5, 2021

The NASA Spacecraft Parker Solar Probe has discovered a natural radio signal from Venus. These signals were detected when the space probe flew over the upper atmosphere of Venus. What did Parker Solar Probe find? The Parker Solar probe has ..

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Asiatic lions test COVID positive

May 5, 2021

Around eight Asiatic lions have tested positive for COVID-19 at Hyderabad Nehru Zoological Park. This is the first time that transmission of virus to animal has been detected in India. Asiatic Lions Asiatic Lions are one of the five Pantherine ..

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SAIL enters 100 most-valued Indian firms list

May 5, 2021

The stock of SAIL increased to a nine year high of Rs 135.60 on the BSE. In the last six weeks, the stocks of SAIL has increased by 85%. It has entered the hundred most valued Indian firms list. SAIL ..

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