China joins COVAX initiative for Covid-19 vaccine distribution

News: China has announced the joining of Covid-19 vaccine alliance known as COVAX. Facts: COVAX alliance: It is co-led by Gavi, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations(CEPI) and WHO.  Aim: To accelerate the development and manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines, and to guarantee fair and equitable access for every country in the world. The alliance also… Continue reading China joins COVAX initiative for Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Explained: What is Cat Que virus reported from China?

News: Scientists from the Pune-based Maximum Containment Laboratory and Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR)-National Institute of Virology have noted the presence of antibodies against the Cat Que virus(CQV) in two human serum samples. Facts: Cat Que Virus: It comes under the category of Arthropod-borne viruses and has been reported in countries such as China and… Continue reading Explained: What is Cat Que virus reported from China?

India, Denmark elevate ties to ‘green strategic partnership’

News: India and the Kingdom of Denmark have launched the Green Strategic Partnership for delivering sustainable solutions to India. Facts: Green Strategic Partnership: The Partnership will focus on expanding economic ties, green growth and cooperation on global challenges such as climate change.  Green growth is a term to describe a path of economic growth that… Continue reading India, Denmark elevate ties to ‘green strategic partnership’

Tamil Nadu to establish advanced manufacturing hub

News: Tamil Nadu’s Guidance, nodal investment promotion and facilitation agency has partnered with the World Economic Forum(WEF) to establish India’s first advanced manufacturing hub(AMHUB) in the state. Facts: Advanced manufacturing hub(AMHUB): It is one among the nineteen platforms that has been designed by the World Economic Forum(WEF). Focus of AMHUB: This manufacturing hub focuses on… Continue reading Tamil Nadu to establish advanced manufacturing hub

Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report: World Bank

News: The World Bank has released its biennial Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report. Facts: About the report: The report aims to provide the latest and most accurate estimates on trends in global poverty and shared prosperity. Key takeaways: Global extreme poverty is expected to rise in 2020 for the first time in over 20 years… Continue reading Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report: World Bank

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