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Must Read News Articles I 19th July 2020
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Automotive technology e-portal from International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT)
News: The International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT) has launched its e-portal named “ASPIRE”( Automobile Solutions Portal for Industry, Research & Education). Facts: Objective: To facilitate the Indian Automotive Industry to become self reliant by assisting in innovation and adoption of global technological advancements by bringing together the stakeholders from various associated avenues. Key Activities Includes:… Continue reading Automotive technology e-portal from International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT)
Joint Statement on U.S.-India Strategy Energy Partnership
News: India and the United States have issued a joint statement with the U.S.-India Strategy Energy Partnership. Facts: U.S.-India Strategic Energy Partnership(SEP): It was established in 2018 to build upon energy partnership and set the stage for meaningful engagements through robust government-to-government cooperation and industry engagement. Pillars: The SEP organizes inter-agency engagement on both sides… Continue reading Joint Statement on U.S.-India Strategy Energy Partnership
PM SVANidhi app launched to help street vendors apply for micro loans
News: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi(PM SVANidhi) App. Facts: Objective: To provide a user-friendly digital interface for lending institutions (LIs) and their field functionaries for sourcing and processing loan applications of street vendors under the PM SVANidhi scheme. Additional Facts: PM SVANidhi scheme: It is… Continue reading PM SVANidhi app launched to help street vendors apply for micro loans
Zydus Cadila begins human trials of its potential Covid-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D
News: India has started the clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccine – ZyCoV-D. Facts: ZyCoV-D: It is a plasmid DNA vaccine designed and developed by Zydus, a pharmaceutical company. The vaccine comes under the Vaccine Discovery Programme supported by the Department of Biotechnology under the National Biopharma Mission. Additional Facts: National Biopharma Mission(NBM): It is an… Continue reading Zydus Cadila begins human trials of its potential Covid-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D
Explained: What is APT29 group accused of ‘hacking’ Covid-19 vaccine?
Facts: APT29 also known as Dukes or Cozy Bear is a cyber espionage group believed to be associated with Russian intelligence.It uses a variety of tools and techniques such as custom malware known as ‘WellMess’ and ‘WellMail’ to target government, diplomatic and a number of organisations globally.
UN blacklists Pakistan Taliban terror group’s leader
News: United Nations Security Council(UNSC) 1267 committee has designated Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan(TTP) leader Noor Wali Mehsud as a global terrorist. Facts: UNSC 1267 Committee: It was established as a result of resolution 1267 (in 1999).It is also known as the Al Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Committee. Composition: The Committee comprises all 15 members of the UNSC… Continue reading UN blacklists Pakistan Taliban terror group’s leader
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