INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 21 May 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Four cases of ‘white fungus’ or ‘candidiasis’ have been detected in Patna, Bihar.
• What is While Fungus and What are its symptoms?
  • This infection can be caused due to low immunity or if people come in contact with things that contain these moulds like water, etc.
  • Patients of white fungus show Covid-like symptoms but test negative; the infection can be diagnosed through CT-Scan or X-ray.
  • The exact cause is unknown yet.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/05/21/white-fungus/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• S1: The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India launched a Central Sector Scheme titled ‘Development of Beekeeping for Improving Crop Productivity‘ during the VIII plan (1994-95). The scheme had various components covering R&D, production & distribution of honey bee colonies, organizing trainings and awareness programmes and support for setting up honey processing plant, etc.
• S2: Keeping in view the importance of beekeeping as part of the Integrated Farming System in the country, government approved the allocation for Rs. 500 crore for National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) for three years (2020-21 to 2022-23). The mission was announced as part of the AtmaNirbhar Bharat scheme. NBHM aims for the overall promotion & development of scientific beekeeping in the country to achieve the goal of ‘Sweet Revolution’ which is being implemented through National Bee Board (NBB).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/05/21/world-bee-day/

Ans: (b)

Explanation: About CoviSelf:

• Developed by MyLab Discovery Solutions, a Pune-based molecular company.
• It uses a rapid antigen test, in which a nasal swab sample is tested for the virus and gives results within 15 minutes.
• Taking the test takes hardly two minutes.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/05/21/what-is-mylab-coviself/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Scientific name: Amorphophallus titanum.
• The ultra-rare plant is known to bloom only once every seven to ten years.
• The flower is also considered to be one of the largest in the world.
• While the plant is native to Indonesia, its saplings have been cultivated in zoos, botanical gardens and greenhouses around the world over the years.
• The average corpse flower has a lifespan of about three-four decades.
• The flower is known for its pungent stench, which is said to be similar to rotting meat or a decaying cadaver.
• It was listed as an endangered plant in 2018 by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/05/21/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-may-2021/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• New Big 5 project:
• It is an international initiative of more than 250 of the world’s wildlife photographers, conservationists and wildlife charities.
• Created by British photographer Graeme Green.
• Its aim is to raise awareness about the crisis facing the world’s wildlife from threats including habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching, illegal wildlife trade and climate change.
• Since its launch in April 2020, the project to list the animals received more than 50,000 votes from wildlife lovers.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/05/21/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-may-2021/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Tributaries of Brahmaputra River

• Left: Dibang River, called by Dimasa tribe , Lohit River, Dhansiri River, Kolong River
• Right: Kameng River, Manas River, Beki River, Raidak River, Jaldhaka River, Teesta River, Subansiri River

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/05/21/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-may-2021/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• S1: Teesta River originates from the Pahunri glacier. Brahmaputra originates in Angsi glacier/ Chemayungdung Glacier. Teesta is a tributary of Brahmaputra.
• S2: It flows southwest through the Assam Valley as Brahmaputra and south through Bangladesh as the Jamuna. In the vast Ganges Delta, it merges with the Padma, the popular name of the river Ganges in Bangladesh, and finally, after merging with Padma, it becomes the Meghna and from here, it flows as Meghna River before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/05/21/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-may-2021/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• May 20 is observed as World Bee Day annually.
• It was on this day in 1734 that Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born.
• The United Nations proclaimed May 20 as World Bee Day in 2017. The proposal was put forth by
• 2021 theme: “Bee Engaged – Build Back Better for Bees”.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/05/21/world-bee-day/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Swami Dayanand established Arya Samaj-1875
• Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neeldarpan=1858-1859
• Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote Anandmath-1882
• Satyendranath Tagore became the first Indian to succeed in the Indian Civil Services Examination -1863

Refer: UPSC CSE 2018

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

Refer: India Maps