India approves two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use News: Central Drugs and Standards Committee(CDSCO) has approved the COVID-19 vaccines COVISHIELD and COVAXIN for restricted use in emergency situations. Initially, the 3 crore medical personnel considered at the highest risk for COVID-19, would be given the vaccine for free. Facts: Source: The Hindu COVISHIELD: It is… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims| Jan 04,2021
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Deadline set for rehab of Assam national park dwellers
News: Assam Chief Minister has asked the State’s Forest and Revenue departments to permanently rehabilitate the indigenous forest dwellers of the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park within January 31,2021. Facts: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park: It is a national park in Assam located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts. It was designated a Biosphere Reserve in 1997. River: The park is bounded by… Continue reading Deadline set for rehab of Assam national park dwellers
MEA launches Global Pravasi Rishta portal and app
News: Ministry of External Affairs has launched the Global Pravasi Rishta Portal and app in order to connect with nearly 3.12 crore Indians across the world. Facts: Objective: To act as a dynamic communication platform by facilitating a three-way communication between the Indian Missions (meaning the embassies), external affairs ministry and Indian diaspora. Key Features of the… Continue reading MEA launches Global Pravasi Rishta portal and app
Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2019-20
News: Reserve Bank of India has released the Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2019-20. Facts: About the report: The report is a statutory publication in compliance with Section 36 (2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Purpose: It presents the performance of the banking sector, including co-operative banks, and non-banking financial institutions during 2019-20… Continue reading Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2019-20
Expert panel grants emergency use authorisation for Oxford vaccine
News: The subject expert committee of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization(CDSCO) has recommended COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield for emergency use authorisation. Facts: COVISHIELD: The Oxford vaccine “AZD1222” is being called Covishield in India. Serum Institute of India(SII) has entered into a manufacturing partnership with Oxford University and Pharma major AstraZeneca to produce this vaccine in India. Technology: Covishield… Continue reading Expert panel grants emergency use authorisation for Oxford vaccine
RBI launches Digital payments index to track transactions
News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has launched a composite Digital Payments Index(DPI). Facts: Objective: To capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country given the sharp pick-up in digital transactions seen in the recent past. Parameters: The index comprises five broad parameters with varying weights to measure the penetration of digital payments.The five key parameters include:… Continue reading RBI launches Digital payments index to track transactions
Health Ministry plans communication strategy
News: Union Health Ministry has released a communication strategy to support the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in India that seeks to disseminate accurate and transparent information by alleviating apprehensions and ensuring its acceptance. Facts: About the strategy: The key areas that will be addressed as part of interventions under the strategy are: Giving information on Covid-19 vaccines Addressing… Continue reading Health Ministry plans communication strategy
PM lays foundation stone of Light House projects (LHPs) across six states
News: The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone of Light House Projects (LHPs) at six sites across six states in the country. Facts: LightHouse Projects(LHPs): These are model housing projects with houses built with shortlisted alternate technology suitable to the geo-climatic and hazard conditions of the region. The projects are being constructed under Global Housing Technology Challenge-India… Continue reading PM lays foundation stone of Light House projects (LHPs) across six states
DST releases Draft 5th National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy for public consultation
News: The draft of the 5th National Science, Technology and Innovation(STI) Policy has been finalized and is now available for public consultation. Facts: Vision of the Policy: The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy will be guided by the following broad vision; To achieve technological self-reliance and position for India among the top three scientific superpowers in the decade to come. To… Continue reading DST releases Draft 5th National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy for public consultation
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GI tag for Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting, Telangana’s Telia Rumal News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Sohrai Khovar painting and Telia Rumal. Facts: Sohrai Khovar: It is a traditional and ritualistic mural painting practised by local tribal women in Hazaribagh,Jharkhand. It is mostly practised during local harvest and marriage seasons… Continue reading Telia Rumal
