Daily Current Affairs  – 6 May 2021

  Facts in News Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)  It is one of a group of highly reactive gases known as oxides of nitrogen or nitrogen oxides (NOx). Other nitrogen oxides include nitrous acid and nitric acid. The annual maximum NO2 exposure recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is 21.3 parts per billion. Source Burning of […]

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that the first consignment of organic millets would be exported to Denmark. Major Points  The first consignment of millets was produced in the Himalayas from snow-melt water of the Ganges in Uttarakhand.  APEDA, in collaboration with Uttarakhand Agriculture Produce Marketing Board (UKAPMB) & Just Organik, […]

In News Recently, it has been found out that an unfamiliar lineament is among the major factors behind frequent earthquakes in northern Assam’s Sonitpur area. Major Findings The National Centre of Seismology (NCS) recorded 29 earthquakes of magnitude varying from 2.6 to 4.7 in Sonitpur. Water also started oozing out of the fault in Sonitpur […]

In News Recently, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has come out with the concept of model insurance villages to offer comprehensive insurance protection in rural areas. Rationale Behind The Move According to the Economic Survey for 2020-21, India’s insurance penetration, which was at 2.71% in 2001, has steadily increased to 3.76% […]

In News  Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a series of measures to support the nation’s fight against the second wave of COVID-19 infections. Major Highlights Of Recent Steps  Term Liquidity Facility RBI announced a Term Liquidity Facility of ?50,000 crores with the tenor of up to three years, at the repo rate […]

In News Recently, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has unanimously declared Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018 unconstitutional. Reservation in Maharashtra The Maharashtra State Reservation (of Seats for Admission in Educational Institutions in the State and for Appointments to the Posts in the Public Services […]