Current Affairs Quiz - April, 2021

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The National Nursery Portal has been launched by National Horticulture Board (NHB).
It is a Platform which is available both in the form of a Web Portal and a Mobile Application. It intends to create an online market place where Nurseries and Buyers can interact for sale of plants.

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Azhdarchid pterosaurs were the ancient giant reptiles that flew in the skies nearly 65 million years ago. They had necks longer than that of a giraffe, over 6 feet long.
Recently, researchers have reported a new finding about their long necks. As per the study, the pterosaurs were supported by an intricate internal structure, which is not like the earlier discovered ones.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that the Long Period Average (LPA) for this year’s (2021) southwest monsoon is 98 per cent. The department expects a normal monsoon this year and is set to commence from June 2021.
This has a direct positive impact on the agricultural productivity of the country amidst COVID uncertainties.

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Russia is set to deliver the first regimental set of S-400 Triumf ‘SA-21 Growler’ air defence systems to India.
India and Russia have inked a USD 5.43 billion contract, for the S-400 Triumf ‘SA-21Growler’, which is long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems. This system is for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and will help in further enhancing the air defence (AD).

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The “Urban heat island effect” describes cities being warmer than surrounding rural areas. It means that darker, paved surfaces absorb more heat than more natural surroundings.
A recent study found that 94% of lower income communities of color, are exposed to higher temperatures than affluent areas. This is because these lower income communities lack green space and suffer most from urban heat islands.

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Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) announced that Sivasubramanian Ramann has taken charge as Chairman and Managing Director of the bank.
The appointment is for a period of three years. Prior to this appointment, Ramann was serving as MD and CEO of National E-Governance Services Ltd (NeSL). He has also held the position of Executive Director in Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

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The United Kingdom is exploring the possibility of creating a new digital currency, which is dubbed as “Britcoin”.
The Bank of England and the Treasury are set to work together to assess the benefits of a central bank digital currency. The bank said the new currency, would be a new form of digital money for use by households and businesses.

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The American Space Agency – NASA has recently launched a mission named – SHIELDS (Spatial Heterodyne Interferometric Emission Line Dynamics Spectrometer).
This mission aims to study light from interstellar particles which have drifted into the solar system to learn about the closest reaches of interstellar space. The mission was launched using a NASA black Brant IX sounding rocket from Mexico.

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The CODEX ALIMENTARIUS international food standards and guidelines contribute to the safety and quality of international food trade. Founded in 1963, the standards are provided by risk assessment bodies or consultations organized by FAO and WHO.
Recently, the fifth session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) established under Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) was inaugurated virtually. IT is take place from April 20 to April 29 virtually with over 300 participants.

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The Haryana Cabinet approved HARIHAR- Homeless Abandoned and Surrendered Children Rehabilitation Initiative Haryana Policy.
The children abandoned when below 5 years of age and surrendered before turning one-year-old will be eligible for benefits of education, employment, and financial support, up to the age of 25 years or marriage.