Current Affairs - 22 May 2021 ============================== | UPSC Notes EPFO Labour Law
Current Affairs - 22 May 2021
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International Tea Day is observed on May 21
The United Nations recognised International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21 by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to raise awareness of the deep cultural and economic significance of tea around the world and promote its importance in fighting hunger and poverty. The day was adopted by United Nations on December 21, 2019. In 2021, the world is celebrating second International Tea Day.
National Anti Terrorism Day is observed on May 21
In India, the National Anti Terrorism Day is observed on May 21 to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. The day is also observed to spread the message of peace, harmony, and humankind and to promote unity among the people. Mr Gandhi was assassinated on May 21, 1991 by a human bomb.
International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on May 22
The International Day for Biological Diversity (also known as World Biodiversity Day) is a United Nations–sanctioned international day held on May 22 every year to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The theme of 2021 World Biodiversity Day is “We’re part of the solution”.
Himachal govt decides to utilise services of volunteer groups, NGOs in fight against Covid
In wake of rising COVID cases in Himachal Pradesh, the state government has decided to utilise the services of volunteer groups and NGOs across the State by setting up help desks and other activities at various levels.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Launches Mobile App ‘Amrit Vahini’ for online booking of hospital beds
The Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren has launched a website and the mobile application ‘Amrit Vahini’ (www.amritvahini.in), to enable Covid-19 patients and their relatives to book beds at Covid-19 hospitals across the state on a real-time basis. CM Hemant Soren also launched ‘Chatboat’ that will give all information related to coronavirus to the person.
DRDO develops antibody detection-based kit 'DIPCOVAN'
Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO has developed an antibody detection-based kit 'DIPCOVAN', the DIPAS-VDx COVID-19 IgG Antibody Microwell ELISA for sero-surveillance. The kit will be very useful for understanding COVID‐19 epidemiology and assessing an individual's previous SARS‐CoV‐2 exposure. The kit can detect both spike as well as nucleocapsid proteins of SARS-CoV-2 virus with a high sensitivity of 97 per cent and specificity of 99 per cent.
INS Rajput Decommissioned after 41 years
The Indian Navy’s first destroyer INS Rajput was decommissioned here today at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam after serving the nation for 41 glorious years. The ship was decommissioned in a solemn and low key event due to the ongoing COVID Pandemic when the National Flag, Naval Ensign, and the Decommissioning Pennant were lowered at sunset time in the presence of Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, AVSM, VSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command, the Chief Guest for the ceremony. In recognition of the yeoman service rendered to the nation by the ship, a Special Postal Cover was released by the Chief Guest on the occasion.
