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Covaxin not to be used in certain cases  

News: Bharat Biotech has come out with a fact sheet about the process involved and who should avoid taking the Covaxin vaccine.   Facts:  Covaxin: It has been indigenously developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR).  Type of vaccine: It is an inactivated vaccine. It means it is made by using particles of the coronavirus that… Continue reading Covaxin not to be used in certain cases  

Chabahar Port 

News: Indian government has supplied a consignment of two Mobile Harbour Cranes- MHC to Chabahar Port in Iran.   Facts:   Source: Indian Express   Chabahar Port: It is a seaport in Chabahar located in southeastern Iran, It is located on the Makran coast of Sistan and Baluchistan Province, next to the Gulf of Oman and at the mouth of the… Continue reading Chabahar Port 

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Implementation Plan for School Education 

News: Union Minister of Education has released details of the implementation plan of National Education Policy 2020.   Facts:  National Education Policy 2020: It is the third in the series of National Education Policies (1968 and 1986 modified in 1992) in India and is the first education policy of the 21st century. NEP 2020 covers major reforms in wider spectrum… Continue reading National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Implementation Plan for School Education 

‘MICE’ tourism policy of Gujarat 

Why in News:   Gujarat CM has announced the tourism policy for 2021-25. It seeks to make Gujarat a hub of “MICE” tourism.  What is MICE Tourism?   The “MICE” is an acronym that stands for “Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions”. It is a version of business tourism that draws domestic and international business tourists to a destination.  What are the salient features of MICE tourism policy?  International Events: Policy… Continue reading ‘MICE’ tourism policy of Gujarat 

Startup India Seed Fund 

Why in News?  Rs 1,000-crore ‘Startup India Seed Fund’ was launched during the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’.   Salient features of Startup India Seed Fund Scheme:  Objective: Fund has been set up to provide initial capital to the startups. After that start-ups will be provided with the Govt. Guarantees, to help them raise debt capital.  Coverage: The fund would offer financial assistance to startups for… Continue reading Startup India Seed Fund 

Kalrav festival at Nagi- Nakti bird sanctuaries in Bihar 

Why in News?   ‘Kalrav’, Bihar’s 1st state–level festival started at the Nagi-Nakti bird sanctuaries in the Jamui district, Bihar.  About the festival:  About the Festival: The festival is hosted by the department of forest, environment and climate change.  Aim: The event is intended to create awareness about the conservation of birds and their habitat, the wetlands.  Importance of Birds:   Those who can understand a bird’s behavior can understand that… Continue reading Kalrav festival at Nagi- Nakti bird sanctuaries in Bihar 

UNEP releases Adaptation Gap Report 2020 

Why in News?   United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the Adaptation Gap Report 2020.  Key Facts:  Adaptation: It is one of the pillars of Paris accord. It involves increasing capacity and reduction of vulnerability of countries and communities to climate-related disasters. This capacity will be built by national efforts and funding mechanisms.   Aim of the report: The report aims to indicate national and international efforts to advance adaptation.  Findings of the Adaptation Gap report,… Continue reading UNEP releases Adaptation Gap Report 2020 

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 20th January, 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ For yesterday’s Current Affairs – Click Here GS-Paper 2 A plaintive lament on liberty that rings hollow The Hindu Page – 6 Syllabus Topic – Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary State intimidation of protesting groups cannot serve as… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 20th January, 2021

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