1. Recently in which month has the plague started in the eastern Australian states?

Answer: March

The plague has recently started in the eastern Australian states in the month of March. Recently the Government of New South Wales has given a $ 50 million aid package to farmers to deal with the mouse plague affecting farmers and residents. Plague is a deadly infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Yersinia pestis. It is found in animals such as rodents. As their population is increasing, the spread of the disease is also increasing. In the 13th century, the disease killed millions of people in Europe and hence its name was called "Black Death". It is mainly caused by sneezing, contaminated food and water, touching the contaminated surface by Y. pestis. It also spreads through direct physical contact of the infected person.

2. What is Seven Minutes of Terror?

Answer - Entry Descent Landing

The Seven Minutes of Terror EDL phase, called Entry Descent Landing, is called the "Entry Descent Landing" phase. This phase is faster than the time it takes for radio signals to reach Earth from Mars. This means that the spacecraft functions on its own during this phase and hence it is called "seven minutes of terror". This phase begins when the lander enters the atmosphere of Mars. The EDL phase ends when the rocket-powered Sky Crane lowers the lander safely down to the surface of Mars. Many important things happen during this seven minutes.

3. IIT Ropar's new mobile cremation system works on the principle of …… ..?

Answer: Wick stove

Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar has developed an environmentally friendly cremation cart, equipped with stainless steel insulation trays. It also ensures low wood consumption. The technology behind this system is based on the wick stove.

4. Recently which country has hosted the first BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting?

North India

India assumed the chairmanship of BRICS this year and hosted the first BRICS Employment Working Group meeting in New Delhi. Labor and Employment Secretary Apoorva Chandra presided over the working group meeting held on 11-12 May 2021. The main agenda for this discussion was the promotion of social security agreements among the BRICS nations, the formalization of labor markets, women's participation in the labor force, etc.

5. HPIV is the leading cause of which type of disease in children?

Answer: Respiratory disease

Human parainfluenza virus (HPIV) is the leading cause of childhood respiratory infections. They are responsible for 30% to 40% of diseases such as pneumonia. They also affect the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Recently, researchers produced a small portion of a protein, or peptide, that could prevent the human parainfluenza virus from sticking to cells.

6. Recently which country's government has put the country in a state of disaster for a year to overcome the effects of African swine fever?

Answer - Philippines

The Philippines government has put the country in a state of disaster for a year to offset the effects of African swine fever. The first case of African swine fever was revealed in 2019. It has killed more than three million hogs (domesticated pigs) since its outbreak in 2019. African Swine Fever was first found in Africa in 1920. There is no cure for this disease and the only way to stop the disease from spreading is to kill those animals. It is not a threat to humans. The disease spreads from animal to animal.

7. Recently sold Pablo Picasso's painting "Woman Sitting Near a Window" is sold for how much?

Answer - Rs 754 crore

Pablo Picasso's painting "Woman Sitting Near a Window (Marie-Therese)" has been sold for $ 103.4 million (approximately Rs 754 crore). This painting has been sold in New York. This painting was completed in 1932. The painting was bid for $ 90 million in the 19th minute of the auction itself, which increased to US $ 103.4 million when fees and commissions were added. It was earlier estimated that the painting would sell for US $ 55 million. Pablo Picasso was a great Spanish painter, craftsman and theater designer. He was born on 25 October 1881 in Malaga, Spain. His major works are: La Vie (1903), Family of Saltimbanques (1905), Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907), Portrait of Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler (1910), Girl before a Mirror (1932), Le Rêve ( 1932), Guernica (1937), The Weeping Woman (1937), Massacre in Korea (1951). He died on 8 April 1973.

8. How much is the price of the recently launched Sputnik V vaccine in India?

Answer - Rs 995

Sputnik V vaccine launched in India has been priced at Rs 995. This vaccine is imported from Russia. And is distributed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. Currently, Sputnik V is the second most expensive COVID-19 vaccine in the country. A dose of Sputnik V is priced at Rs 995.

9. What does Shavot mean in Hebrew?

Answer - Week

Shavot in Hebrew means week. Trekking through the desert to reach Mount SinaiIt used to take seven weeks. It is called the "Festival of Feasts". It is a Jewish holiday that takes place in the Hebrew month of Siwan, that is, between 15 May and 14 June. According to the Bible, Shavot is a symbol of the harvest of wheat in the land of Israel. It is one of the three pilgrimage festivals of Judaism. It is traditionally celebrated in Israel.

10. Recently, the Government of India has increased the gap between two doses of COVISHIELD vaccine by how much?

Answer: 12 to 16 weeks

The Government of India has increased the interval between two doses of the COVISHIELD vaccine from 6 to 8 weeks to 12 to 16 weeks. This is the second time in three months that the interval between doses of COVISHIELD has been extended. In March 2021, the Union Territories and State Governments were asked to increase this gap from 28 days to 6 to 8 weeks. Protection from vaccines increases when the difference between doses increases. The difference between doses in Canada is three to four months. Immunity to COVID-19 decreases after the first dose. Thus, a second dose is necessary to promote immunity to higher levels. COVID-19 recoverers should receive a booster dose after six months.