R21/Matrix M, recently seen in news, is a new vaccine candidate for which of the following disease? A. Malaria B. Covid 19 C. Ebola D. Swine flu Explanation: A malaria vaccine candidate has shown promise in phase 2b clinical trials, with high efficacy at 77%. The new vaccine candidate, called R21/Matrix M, is a modified […]
Who recently launched an online portal for ‘Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)? A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Food Processing Industries C. Ministry of Finance D. Ministry of Education Explanation: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has issued detailed operational scheme guidelines and has launched an online portal
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the IGST? A. IGST meaning Integrated Goods and Service Tax. B. IGST falls under Integrated Goods and Service Tax Act 2016. C. Both A & B D. None of these Explanation: Imports of COVID-19 relief material, including vaccines, medical oxygen and Remdesivir vials has waived
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Recently passed away Jagmohan was the former Governor of A. Odisha B. Tripura C. Karnataka D. Jammu and Kashmir Explanation: Former Union Minister and Former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Jagmohan passed away in New Delhi at the age of 94. Jagmohan Malhotra (1927 — 2021), known by the mononym Jagmohan, was a former Indian
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Which of the following statements is/are not correct with reference to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB)? A. It was opened in 1966 at Tokyo. B. India is one of the founding members. C. It is an official United Nations Observer. D. Modelled closely on the World Bank. Explanation: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs
Paradip port, recently seen in news, located in A. Kerala B. Odisha C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra Explanation: Paradip is the latest port to be opened up for rice shipments after the deep water port in Kakinada. In a major boost to India’s rice exports potential especially from eastern region, a consignment has been officially flagged
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Who was Debu Chaudhuri, recently seen in news? A. Renowned sitar player B. An Indian-American Astronaut C. Famous Kathakali artist D. Former Chief of Army Staff Explanation: Renowned sitar player Debu Chaudhuri passed away. Pandit Devabrata (Debu) Chaudhuri (1935 – 2021) was an Indian sitarist and teacher. He is considered one of the greatest sitar
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Which one of the following is the best description of ‘Pox 186’, that was in the news recently? A. Recently spotted the first ‘blow-away’ galaxy. B. Microsatellite launched by SpaceX. C. A decentralized, open-source blockchain with smart contract functionality. D. A malicious computer worm developed by Israel. Explanation: Astrophysicists using the Gemini telescope have spotted
Tianhe space station, often seen in news, is launched by A. Russia B. China C. India D. US Explanation: China recently launched the Part of a huge rocket that launched China’s first module for its Tianhe space station. Now it is falling back to Earth and could make an uncontrolled re-entry at an unknown landing
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Daily Current Affairs 5 May 2021 are the most important area from which a major share of questions come in SSC, Railway, state government recruitment exams, UPSC prelims, and mains. Let’s discuss the most important Current Affairs Today. Out-of-control Chinese rocket falling to Earth China recently launched the Part of a huge rocket that launched
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