Page-7 of Current Affairs - May, 2021

Argentine Ant- Key Facts

May 26, 2021

Environmental DNA (eDNA) of Argentine Ant was successfully detected by researchers. It was detected in surface soil samples collected from Kobe Port Island and Kyoto’s Fushimi District. What are the concerns? Both the areas have faced huge destruction caused by ..

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Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Purnima

May 26, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Purnima on May 26, 2021. Over 50 most prominent Buddhist religious leaders from across the world also addressed the virtual congregation. About the event Virtual Vesak Global Celebration on ..

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Railway orders suspension of wrestler Sushil Kumar

May 26, 2021

Northern Railway has ordered suspension of wrestler Sushil Kumar after he was arrested by Delhi Police in a murder case. Why he was arrested? Winner of Olympic medal, Sushil Kumar, was arrested on May 23 for his involvement in death ..

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International Week of Solidarity with Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories

May 26, 2021

United Nations is observing “International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories” from May 25 to 31, 2021. What is Non-Self-Governing Territories? According to the UN Charter, a Non-Self-Governing Territory is a Territory “where people have not attained ..

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IMF warns for ‘Ricochet Impact’

May 26, 2021

According to International Monetary Fund (IMF), Emerging-market nations’ struggle to move out of covid-19 pandemic-induced economic crisis can hurt developed nations. It said, crisis has “Ricochet impact” on the developed and advanced economies. Highlights IMF suggests that, developed nations should ..

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SEBI to appoint Forensic Auditors for Listed Firms

May 26, 2021

Security and Exchange Board of India is considering to appoint auditors in a bid to conduct forensic audits of financial statements of listed companies to strengthen its efforts towards curbing frauds. Highlights In recent times, SEBI has already conducted forensic ..

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Why WhatsApp sue Indian Government?

May 26, 2021

As the New IT (Digital Media) Rules of India came into force, WhatsApp has sued the Indian government in Delhi Court and asked to block regulations. Why WhatsApp sued? WhatsApp sued the government because, it is believed, law will compel ..

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WCD Ministry to set up One-Stop Centres

May 26, 2021

Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, is to set up One-Stop Centres (OSCs) in 10 missions across 9 countries. It will be set to curb the cases of violence against women. In which countries OSCs will ..

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‘One Health’ panel set up to advise on Animal Disease Risks

May 26, 2021

World Health Organization along with three other international bodies have set up a team of experts who will help in developing a global plan on preventing the spread of diseases from animals to humans. One Health High-Level Expert Panel This ..

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NASA’s New Earth System Observatory

May 26, 2021

NASA has set up a new Earth System Observatory which will help in mitigating climate change, forest fires and hurricanes. It will also support real-time agriculture. Purpose of New Earth System Observatory Each satellite in the observatory will be designed ..

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