Current Affairs Quiz - May, 2021

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The Goliath frog is said to be the largest living frog, which can grow up to 32 centimetres in length and weigh up to 3.25 kilograms
The species of frog are found in a small habitat range in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Due to habitat destruction, the population of frog are decreasing. Recently, villagers in the Solomon Islands spotted a large frog as big as a human baby. It is said to be a Cornufer guppy frog, a species in the family of Ceratobatrachidae.

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Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 of India, has recommended phase 2 and 3 clinical trials of Covaxin, for administration to those aged from 2 to 18. The vaccine is developed by Bharat Biotech.
The trial would take place in various sites, including AIIMS, Delhi, AIIMS, Patna and Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur on 525 subjects.

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The 4th India-Swiss Financial Dialogue was organised in a virtual manner and was attended by top level financial delegates of the two nations.
Indian delegation was led by the Secretary Economic Affairs Ajay Seth, while his counterpart was Ms. Daniela Stoffel, State Secretary for International Finance. Both the delegation shared their experiences on aspects including investments, International Financial Services Centre Authority etc.

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As per the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief, India registered the highest remittance inflow in 2020 at USD 83 billion. It had a drop of just 0.2 per cent from the previous year.
India is followed by China, which received USD59.5 billion in remittances in 2020 against USD68.3 billion the previous year. Remittances outflow from India in 2020 was USD7 billion, against USD7.5 billion in 2019.

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The Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar has developed an eco-friendly cremation cart, fitted with stainless steel insulation trays. It also ensures less wood consumption.
The technology behind the system is based on the wick stove, in which wick after lighting is converted into smokeless blue flame after installing the combustion air system. The cart has combustion air for primary and secondary hot air system.

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Shavuot is observed by Jews across the world. It means “weeks” in Hebrew. The day is referred to as the “Feast of Weeks”, which celebrates the Jews receiving the Torah (the Jewish bible) from God on Mount Sinai.
It is also the end of a 49-day count called the Omer that starts during Passover, the holiday where Jews participate in seders and remember how they were freed from Egyptian slavery. Other Jewish holidays are Hanukkah, Passover, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

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‘Heartbeat bill’ is a controversial legislation in the United States which makes abortions illegal as soon as the fetal heartbeat can be detected.
Under the proposed Texas Heartbeat Act, abortions would be prohibited once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks into pregnancy. It allows anyone to sue providers and others who violate the guidelines.

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As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a low pressure area which was formed in the Arabian Sea, would evolve into a cyclonic storm and has been given the name “Tauktae”. This name has been coined by Myanmar.
This cyclone in Arabia Sea is likely to bring heavy rains in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and south Konkan region.

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The market regulator – Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has framed a new regulation that top 1,000 listed firms will have to formulate a dividend distribution policy.
This has been issued as a part of strengthening corporate governance practices and disclosure requirements among companies. SEBI has also given a detailed regulation about the constitution of Risk Management Committee (RMC) in listed companies.

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China has recently launched two classified Yaogan satellites from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in South West China.
These satellites were carried by Changsei 2C rocket. The satellites are said to be put for use in electromagnetic environmental surveys and other related technical tests.