Page-11 of Current Affairs - May, 2021
Argentine Ant- Key Facts
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Purnima
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Railway orders suspension of wrestler Sushil Kumar
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
International Week of Solidarity with Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
IMF warns for ‘Ricochet Impact’
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
SEBI to appoint Forensic Auditors for Listed Firms
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021