WHO lists Moderna’s mRNA vaccine for emergency use

The World Health Organisation recently listed mRNA vaccine of Moderna for Emergency Use. This makes it the fifth vaccine to receive emergency use validation from WHO. Why is Emergency Use Approval important? The Emergency Use Listing of vaccines of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021 • Current Affairs - May, 2021

Earth Axis Shift increases

A recent study conducted by the American Geophysical Union has found that the melting glaciers have been increasing the shift of earth axis. What is Earth Axis Shift? The rotational axis of the earth is the axis around which it ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

State of Siege in Congo

The President of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi declared a “State of Siege” due to the increasing violence in the eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri. The violence killed more than hundred people and displaced more than 1.5 million. What is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Special 301 Report: US puts India on Priority Watch list

The United States Trade Representative recently released the Special Report 301. According to the report, India has been put on the “Priority Watch List” along with eight other countries. Another twenty-three countries were also put on “Watch List”. About 301 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

What is Lag B’Omer?

Lag B’Omer is an annual Jewish festival. It is celebrated in the Hebrew month of Iyar. The festival is celebrated on the thirtieth day of the Omer. Recently, more than forty-four people died here due to a stampede (in Meron ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: May 2, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 2, 2021: India Indian coast guard rescues missing tamil nadu fishing boat ‘mercedes’ 370 kms from lakshadweep islands Covid-19 vaccination drive for age of 18 years and above begins Actor ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Current Affairs – May 1, 2021 [Daily News Digest]

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 1, 2021. India-Russia 2+2 Dialogue The Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Russian President Vladimir ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

40 Tonnes of Fish die in Lebanon

River Litani is the longest river in Lebanon. It has an artificial lake called the Qaraoun lake created by the Litani river dam. Around forty tonnes of fish were recently washed on the banks of the lake due to excessive ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Road construction worth Rs.15 lakh crore targeted in next two years

The Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari recently announced that the Government of India has set a target of road construction of worth Rs 15 lakh crores in next two years. What are the plans? In order ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

First-known pregnant mummy discovered by Researchers

The researchers of Poland recently discovered the first embalmed pregnant woman. This is the first time in the history scientists have found a foetus in a mummy. Initially the researchers thought the Mummy was a male priest. About the Mummy ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021