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National Immunogenicity and Biologics Evaluation Center(NIBEC)

News: Department of Biotechnology(DBT) Secretary has inaugurated National Immunogenicity & Biologics Evaluation Center(NIBEC). Facts: About NIBEC: It is a first of its kind centre in the country developed for evaluation of the immunogenicity of vaccines & antiviral properties of drugs/preparations. Developed by: It has been established jointly by Bharati Vidyapeeth University through its constituent unit… Continue reading National Immunogenicity and Biologics Evaluation Center(NIBEC)

Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme(SVEP)

News: Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme(SVEP) has extended business support services and capital infusion to 153 blocks of 23 states.As of August 2020, around 1 lakh enterprises are being supported out of which 75% are owned and managed by women. Facts: SVEP: It was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Rural Development as a sub-scheme… Continue reading Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme(SVEP)

GoI releases draft guidelines for advertisements

News: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued draft guidelines on advertisements.The guidelines have been prepared by the Central Consumer Protection Authority(CCPA) under Consumer Protection Act,2019. Facts: Coverage: The guidelines cover all advertising and marketing communications regardless of form, format or medium. Key Draft Guidelines:  Endorsement: The endorsements of celebrities through blogs, posts and tweet… Continue reading GoI releases draft guidelines for advertisements

DRDO successfully tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle

News: Prime Minister has congratulated Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) for the successful flight of Hypersonic Test Demonstration Vehicle(HSTDV). Facts: HSTDV: It is an unmanned scramjet demonstration aircraft for hypersonic speed flight.  Working: The HSTDV cruise vehicle is mounted on a solid rocket motor, which will take it to a required altitude and once it… Continue reading DRDO successfully tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle

Kamath committee picks 26 sectors for loan restructuring, says RBI

News: Reserve Bank of India has released the K V Kamath-led Committee report and has broadly accepted its recommendations. Facts: Background: RBI had formed a five-member committee under the chairmanship of KV Kamath to make recommendations on the financial parameters and the sectors to be considered for the one-time restructuring of loans impacted by the… Continue reading Kamath committee picks 26 sectors for loan restructuring, says RBI

Peaceful resolution of differences key to ensure regional stability: Defence Minister

News: Indian Defence Minister has attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) defence ministerial meet.During the meeting, Defence Minister has said that peace and security in the region demands a climate of trust, non-aggression, peaceful resolution of differences and respect for international rules. Facts: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO): It is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation founded in 2001… Continue reading Peaceful resolution of differences key to ensure regional stability: Defence Minister

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