Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer” published in PIB on 1st September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CERVAVAC Vaccine?3 What is Cervical Cancer?3.1 Cervical Cancer cases in India What is the News? Union Minister Science… Continue reading Union Minister announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer
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PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant
Source: The post is based on the following articles “PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. “Navy’s ensign pays tribute to Shivaji” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Naval Ensign?3 Evolution of Indian Naval Ensign4 What is the new… Continue reading PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant
Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) Portal: Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? At least seven States and one Union Territory have not uploaded a single alert on the Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) portal since it was launched in March 2020.… Continue reading Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) Portal: Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal
International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast
Source: The post is based on the article “International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast” published in Down To Earth on 1st September 2022. What is the News? Wildlife Trust of India(WTI) has launched the ‘Save the Whale Shark Campaign’ along Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep. What… Continue reading International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast
Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh” published in PIB on 1st September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why was the Scheme for Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks launched?3 What is the objective of the Scheme for… Continue reading Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Chinook Helicopters?3 Why has the US Army grounded Chinook?4 What implications does this development have for the… Continue reading Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India
PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river” published in Hindustan Times on 27th August 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the pedestrian-only ‘Atal Bridge’ on Sabarmati river in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city. What is Atal Bridge? Atal Bridge is a foot-over bridge (FOB) on… Continue reading PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river
Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? With fears of a nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant growing, the European Union has decided to… Continue reading Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?
Cabinet approves disposal of Chana procured under Price Support Scheme & Price Stabilization Fund
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves disposal of Chana procured under Price Support Scheme & Price Stabilization Fund” published in PIB on 31st August 2022. What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the disposal of Chana (Pulses) to States/UTs at a discounted rate to be utilized for… Continue reading Cabinet approves disposal of Chana procured under Price Support Scheme & Price Stabilization Fund
PAREKH: Govt proposes a new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams
Source: The post is based on the article “PAREKH: Govt proposes a new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The Union government is planning to set up a national regulator PAREKH for achieving a benchmark framework to assess students at the secondary… Continue reading PAREKH: Govt proposes a new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams
