Current Affairs Quiz - April, 2021

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As per a recent study, the first calculation of the total Tyrannosaurus rex population during the 2.4 million years.
T. rex was among the largest carnivorous dinosaurs, with a skull about 5 feet long, muscular jaws with a strong bite force capable of crushing bone. They also noted a doctrine called Damuth’s law which states that the bigger the animal, the fewer the individuals.

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Scientists have recently found that the Indian jumping ant can shrink its brain by nearly 20 per cent to prepare its body for reproduction.
As per the study, the ant can again increase its brain size over the following weeks. The Indian jumping ant is the first insect known to be capable of both increasing and decreasing its brain size. There are other insects including the honey bee which can increase their brain size.

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Russia has unveiled a new series of space Lunar missions. The first of those missions, named as “Luna 25”, is scheduled to launch this October.
The country had a 45-year drought of moon landings. The lander has been designed to study the ice permanently frozen below the moon’s surface. The scientists will also evaluate the dangers posed by sharp fragments of lunar dust.

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A massive fire, which has been burning along the Table Mountain National Park, South Africa, is said to be damaging buildings.
Around 200 firefighters along with four helicopters have been dispatched to put off the massive blaze. Mostert’s Mill, a historic windmill near the University of Cape Town built around 1796, has also been damaged by the fire.

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Italy has recently launched its first ever mega food park project in India involving food processing facilities.
The pilot project “The Mega Food Park” was launched in virtual mode. A Letter of Intent was signed between the ICE Office in Mumbai and Fanidhar Mega Food Park, Gujarat. PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the country in the coming days.

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The Health Ministry announced that 162 Pressure Swing Adsorption, PSA oxygen plants have been sanctioned by the Government of India for installation in public health facilities in all States.
This step would enhance the local oxygen capacity by over 154 Metric Tonnes. Out of 162 PSA Oxygen plants, 33 have been installed. States have also requested the Centre to provide additional 100 oxygen plants.

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The Ministry of Railways has decided to map local festivals celebrated near railway tracks across the country. It would issue advisory to loco pilots on speed restrictions and other safety aspects to be followed.
There are several local festivals celebrated in India during which the people gather near railway premises and cross the track in groups as part of the event. Two years ago, 61 people who were a part of Dussehra celebrations near Amritsar, were run over by train.

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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 United Nation’s flagship report – State of the Global Climate report has been released for the year 2020.
The report has stated that Cyclone Amphan that made landfall in the India-Bangladesh border last year, was the costliest tropical cyclone on record for the North Indian Ocean. It has led to economic losses amounting $14 billion to the affected nations.

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The World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated on April 21 every year by the United Nations.
This day aims to raise awareness on the importance of creativity and innovation in problem solving with respect to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals to be achieve by the year 2030. This day was first observed in the year 2021.