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Daily News31 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs 31.05.2021 (Monsoon onset over Kerala delayed: IMD, Commando training, more firepower for Kaziranga guard, Govt. cited ‘Indian double mutant strain’ in SC affidavit)

1. Monsoon onset over Kerala delayed: IMD It is likely to hit State by June 3; private forecaster Skymet, however, says the monsoon has arrived The arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala has been delayed to June 3, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. The agency had last month forecast that the […]

Daily News30 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs 30.05.2021 (IIT Mandi researchers reveal key SARS-CoV-2 protein structure, Declining forest bird species in Western Himalaya, Our inheritance from the Neanderthals, Industry laments inadequacy of GST compliance relaxations)

1. IIT Mandi researchers reveal key SARS-CoV-2 protein structure Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi (IIT Mandi) in Himachal Pradesh have revealed the part of structure of a key protein in COVID-19 virus, which helps in understanding its mode of action, its role in the spread and severity of the disease and development […]

Daily News30 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs 29.05.2021 (Children with comorbidities are at higher risk for disease, Scope of Section 304-B in dowry deaths widened by SC, France and the Rwandan genocide, Germany apologises for genocide in Namibia)

1. ‘Children with comorbidities are at higher risk for disease’ Follow-up with doctors is key, says Task Force member Children with comorbidities or on immunosuppressants are at a higher risk of developing COVID-19 complications, said Dr. Narendra Kumar Arora, paediatric gastroenterologist and a senior member of the National COVID-19 Task Force. He warned that there […]

Daily News28 May 2021

Daily CUrrent AFfairs 28.05.2021 (Uncertainty, risks cloud outlook: RBI, Centralise vaccine buys to minimise costs: EY, Gaza attack may constitute ‘war crimes’, SC had cautioned govt. on privacy)

1. Uncertainty, risks cloud outlook: RBI ‘Demand-supply imbalances may exert pressure on food prices; banks must gird for higher provisions’ Embattled by new waves of COVID-19 infections and mutant strains of the virus, the slow pace of inoculation in several parts of the world and vaccine protectionism, the global and domestic outlook has once again […]

Daily News27 May 2021

Daily CUrrent Affairs 27.05.2021(WhatsApp approaches Delhi HC to challenge new IT rules, NCLT orders liquidation of Devas, Dhaka clears currency swap for Lanka)

1. WhatsApp approaches Delhi HC to challenge new IT rules ‘Breaking end-to-end encryption infringes on citizens’ rights’ Instant messaging app WhatsApp has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Central government’s new Information Technology Rules, 2021, which include a requirement for social media platforms to compulsorily enable “the identification of the first originator of the […]

Daily News27 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs 26.05.2021 (Over 13 lakh evacuated as Yaas races towards Odisha coastline, New IT rules come into force today; will comply, says FB, Mucormycosis: avoid damp, dusty places, Panel to define offences of speech, expression)

1. Over 13 lakh evacuated as Yaas races towards Odisha coastline Wind speeds of 165 kmph expected during landfall today; Bengal may also be hit Several thousands of people in coastal districts of Odisha are bracing for the impact of the very severe cyclonic storm, Yaas, which is set to hit the coast with wind […]

Daily News25 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs 25.05.2021 (‘GST Council should prioritise COVID relief, States’ cash woes’, Wuhan lab staff fell sick in Nov. 2019: report, Myanmar’s Suu Kyi defiant in first comments since coup, Will not limit functions till new data law: WhatsApp)

1. ‘GST Council should prioritise COVID relief, States’ cash woes’ Second wave more lethal for businesses, say experts The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, meeting this Friday after a gap of more than seven months, should prioritise giving relief on the taxes levied on COVID-19 vaccines and critical medical supplies, and rationalise GST rates […]

Daily News24 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs 24.05.2021 (Minor ‘face-off’ in Galwan Valley, Single dose only 33% effective against B.1.617.2: U.K., Anxiety, depression top concerns, UK to unveil Digital Border)

1. Minor ‘face-off’ in Galwan Valley Army denies it, says reports inspired by those trying to derail resolution process There was a minor face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in the no-patrolling zone at Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in the first week of May, a senior government official told The Hindu. However, no clash […]

Daily News24 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs 23.05.2021 (Call for action to protect Odisha tribes, China’s ‘father of hybrid rice’ is dead, BRICS Astronomy Working Group moots networking of existing telescopes, COVID-19 could become like common cold in future, study suggests)

1. Call for action to protect Odisha tribes Activists urge govt. to help the Dongria and Bonda communities fight COVID-19 Activists and writers have urged the Odisha government to take immediate steps to the prevent loss of lives among Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) like the Dongria Kondh and Bonda due to COVID-19. In a […]

Daily News22 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs 22.05.2021 (SC: personal guarantors liable for corporate debt, A green warrior to the core is no more, What did Israel achieve in Gaza?, RBI to pay ₹99,122 cr. surplus to Centre)

1. SC: personal guarantors liable for corporate debt Court clears insolvency proceedings under the IBC norms The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a government move to allow lenders to initiate insolvency proceedings against personal guarantors, who are usually promoters of big business houses, along with the stressed corporate entities for whom they gave guarantee. In […]

Daily News22 May 2021

Daily CUrrent AFfairs 21.05.2021 (Declare mucormycosis an epidemic: Centre to States, China completes Tibet highway, Sri Lanka Parliament passes Bill on China-backed Port City, World’s largest iceberg breaks off from Antarctica, says ESA)

1. Declare mucormycosis an epidemic: Centre to States It will lead to all such cases being reported to the govt. The Union government has asked the States to declare mucormycosis, the fungal infection being reported in COVID-19 patients, an epidemic. In a letter to the States, Health and Family Welfare Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal […]

Daily News22 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs 20.05.2021 (FinMin grants ‘infrastructure’ status for convention centres, ‘Low confidence plus high fuel, health costs to hurt demand’)

1. FinMin grants ‘infrastructure’ status for convention centres Tag to ease bank financing for such projects The Finance Ministry has granted ‘Infrastructure’ status for exhibition and convention centres, a move that is expected to ease bank financing for such projects. ‘Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre is included in the Harmonised Master List of Infrastructure sub-sectors by insertion of […]