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CEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts

News:Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI),a Department of Biotechnology(DBT) backed global coalition is funding research for coronavirus vaccine. Facts: About CEPI: CEPI is a global partnership between public, private, philanthropic and civil society organisations launched at World a Economic forum(WEF), Davos in 2017. It’s aim is to accelerate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious… Continue reading CEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts

Santusht Portal

News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment has launched the Santusht Portal. Facts: About the Portal: It has been constituted under the Office of Minister of State for Labour and Employment. Aim:To promote transparency, accountability, effective delivery of public services and implementation of policies, schemes of Ministry of Labour and Employment at grassroot… Continue reading Santusht Portal

10% Indians to develop cancer, 1 in 15 will die of disease:WHO

News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report on World Cancer Day. Facts: About the report: The report aims to set the global agenda on cancer, mobilise stakeholders and help countries set priorities for investing in cancer control and universal health coverage. Report on India: One in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime… Continue reading 10% Indians to develop cancer, 1 in 15 will die of disease:WHO

Poompuhar:Scientists to digitally recreate Tamil Nadu port city

News:The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched ‘Project Digital Poompuhar’ to recreate the Chola Dynasty port city,Poompuhar in Tamil Nadu. Facts: About Poompuhar: Poompuhar was once an ancient port city which served as the capital of the early Chola kings in Tamilakam.It is also mentioned in works of Sangam Tamil literature. The port… Continue reading Poompuhar:Scientists to digitally recreate Tamil Nadu port city

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras

News:Government has informed that around 723 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras has been established till January,2020. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras(PMKK): Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra(PMKK) are Skill training centres established by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship ( MSDE). The National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) is the implementing agency. The initiative focuses on the creation… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras

International Maritime Bureau(IMB):Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea

News:The International Chamber of Commerce has released the International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) annual piracy report. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: There was an overall decline in piracy incidents globally in the year 2019. However,there was an alarming increase in piracy related incidents across the Gulf of Guinea. The number of crew kidnapped in the… Continue reading International Maritime Bureau(IMB):Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea

[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February 2020

1. What is ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020? Discuss its need and significance. Answer 2.  What are various bottlenecks to infrastructure creation in India? Discuss the significance of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) for infrastructure creation. Answer 3. What is public-private partnership (PPP)? Discuss various advantages and issues related to public-private partnership (PPP) in India.… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February 2020

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February, 2020

1. What is ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020? Discuss its need and significance. The Hindu 2.  What are various bottlenecks to infrastructure creation in India? Discuss the significance of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) for infrastructure creation. The Hindu 3. What is public-private partnership (PPP)? Discuss various advantages and issues related to public-private partnership (PPP)… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February, 2020

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