News: Government of India has launched the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia Group(INSACOG). Facts: INSACOG: It has been established to monitor the genomic variations in the SARS-CoV-2 on a regular basis through a multi-laboratory network. Composition: It comprises 10 labs (NIBMG Kolkata, ILS Bhubaneswar, NIV Pune, CCS Pune, CCMB Hyderabad, CDFD Hyderabad, InSTEM Bengaluru, NIMHANS Bengaluru, IGIB Delhi… Continue reading Government launches Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia(INSACOG) Group
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 2nd January, 2021
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: January 1, 2021
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Current account surplus moderates to $15.5 bn in Q2
Source: The Indian Express News: The current account surplus moderated to $15.5 billion (2.4% of GDP) in the quarter ended September of 2020-21 from $19.2 billion (3.8% of GDP) in the first quarter this fiscal.The current account saw a deficit of $7.6 billion(1.1%) in the year-ago quarter. Facts: Why has current account surplus narrowed? The narrowing of… Continue reading Current account surplus moderates to $15.5 bn in Q2
Cabinet approves 3 infra projects
Source: The Hindu News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) has approved three key infrastructure proposals. Facts: What are the three key infrastructure projects approved? The three projects proposed by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) are: Krishnapatnam Industrial Area in Andhra Pradesh Tumakuru (Tumkur) Industrial Area in Karnataka and Multi-modal logistics hub (MMLH) and… Continue reading Cabinet approves 3 infra projects
British lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade deal with EU
Source: The Hindu News: Britain’s House of Commons has voted resoundingly to approve a trade deal with the European Union paving the way for an orderly break with the European Union(EU). Read Also : Current affairs for upsc Facts: Key Features of the Deal: The new trade deal: Enables the UK to continue selling goods to… Continue reading British lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade deal with EU
Maiden Flight Trial of Sahayak-NG, Air Droppable Container
Source: PIB News: Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) along with Indian Navy has conducted the successful maiden test trial of ‘SAHAYAK-NG’. Facts: Sahayak-NG: It is India’s first indigenously designed and developed Air Dropped Container from IL 38SD aircraft (Indian Navy) off the coast of Goa. Developed by: It has been developed by two DRDO laboratories i.e. NSTL, Visakhapatnam… Continue reading Maiden Flight Trial of Sahayak-NG, Air Droppable Container
India bore maximum brunt of extreme weather events in 2020: Report
Source: The New Indian Express News: An International Report titled “Counting the cost 2020: A year of climate breakdown” has been released by Christian aid, a relief and humanitarian agency based in London. Facts: The report listed 15 most destructive climate disasters of 2020 that cumulatively had an expenditure tag of around $150 billion calculated only… Continue reading India bore maximum brunt of extreme weather events in 2020: Report
Cabinet gives approval for Akash missile export
Source: The Hindu News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the export of the Akash Missile system. It also approved the high-level committee formed to expedite clearance of such exports. Facts: Akash Missile: It is an indigenously developed short range Surface-to-air missile with multi-target engagement capability. Developed by: The missile has been developed by… Continue reading Cabinet gives approval for Akash missile export
