News: Union HRD Minister has launched the first online National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement(NISHTHA) programme for 1,200 key resources persons of Andhra Pradesh. Facts: NISHTHA: It is an Integrated Teacher Training Programme at the elementary stage under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. Aim: To train teachers and school principals at the elementary stage… Continue reading HRD Minister launches first online NISHTHA programme for 1,200 Key Resources Persons of Andhra
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Azad Pattan Hydropower Project
News: Pakistan and China have signed an agreement for the Azad Pattan hydel power project. Facts: Azad Pattan hydel power project: It is a 700 MW hydroelectric project on the Jhelum River in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir(PoK). Additional Facts: Kohala hydropower project: It is a Hydroelectric power project to be built on the Jhelum river.It is… Continue reading Azad Pattan Hydropower Project
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India-EU Summit pushes cooperation in civil nuclear R&D, trade, security, cyber space
News: The 15th India-European Union Summit was held in the virtual platform. Facts: Key Facts Related to Summit: India-EU Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025: It was endorsed as a common roadmap to guide joint action and further strengthen the India-EU Strategic Partnership over the next five years. Civil Nuclear Cooperation agreement: India and the… Continue reading India-EU Summit pushes cooperation in civil nuclear R&D, trade, security, cyber space
First indigenous vaccine for infant pneumonia approved
News: The Drug Controller General of India(DCGI) has approved the first fully indigenously developed conjugate vaccine for pneumonia developed by the Serum Institute of India,Pune. Facts: Pneumonia: It is an infection in one or both lungs.The infection causes inflammation in the air sacs in your lungs which are called alveoli.The alveoli fill with fluid or… Continue reading First indigenous vaccine for infant pneumonia approved
Prime minister to address UN ECOSOC
News: The Prime Minister will virtually address the high-level segment of United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) as this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Council. Facts: The United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) was established in 1945.It is one of the six main organs of the United Nations. Other organs are UNSC, UNGA,… Continue reading Prime minister to address UN ECOSOC
