What is the News? ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute has transferred the Technology for the Classical swine fever(CSF) & Sheep Pox Vaccines to M/s Hester Biosciences through Agrinnovate India Limited. About the technology transfer: ICAR-IVRI has developed both the CSF vaccine and Sheep pox vaccine. But to provide commercialisation and build sustainable public-private partnerships ICAR-IVRI decided… Continue reading “Classical swine fever” vaccine and “Sheep Pox Vaccine” – Technology transfer done
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“Trachoma” eliminated from Gambia as a public health problem
What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) recently validated the Gambia for its elimination of trachoma as a public health problem. Overall, this makes Gambia second country after Ghana to achieve this milestone in the WHO’s African Region. (Please note that, Africa & WHO’s African region are not the same) Ghana did it… Continue reading “Trachoma” eliminated from Gambia as a public health problem
Migrants Workers, Who Returned to Cities Earned five-fold : Study
What is the News? Yale University tracked 5,000 migrants workers across north and central India from April 2020 to February 2021. Recently, it released the findings of the survey. The survey was conducted over the phone by researchers from Yale and the Inclusion Economics India Centre. Bihar and Chhattisgarh are “source states”. What are the… Continue reading Migrants Workers, Who Returned to Cities Earned five-fold : Study
“Supply Chain Resilience Initiative or SCRI” launched by India, Japan and Australia
What is the News? India, Japan, and Australia have launched the SCRI or Supply Chain Resilience Initiative in a virtual Trilateral Ministerial Meeting. What do you mean by Supply Chain Resilience? It is the capability of the supply chain of a country to handle any kind of disruption and function normally in difficult times. One approach… Continue reading “Supply Chain Resilience Initiative or SCRI” launched by India, Japan and Australia
What is EU-AstraZeneca Dispute?
What is the News? EU-AstraZeneca Dispute is taking a new turn. European Union(EU) is taking legal action against AstraZeneca over shortfalls in vaccine deliveries to EU countries. What is the EU-AstraZeneca dispute about? AstraZeneca’s entered into a contract with the European Union. It committed to supplying an initial 300 million doses of vaccine for distribution… Continue reading What is EU-AstraZeneca Dispute?
“Zhurong” – China’s first Mars rover
What is the News? The China National Space Administration has announced that it will name its first Mars rover ‘Zhurong’. About Zhurong: Zhurong is China’s first Mars rover mission. The rover is aboard the Tianwen-1 space probe. Launched in: The rover was launched in the Mars orbit Mission in February 2021 and is due to land… Continue reading “Zhurong” – China’s first Mars rover
Indian Army initiates “Ladakh Ignited Minds project”
What is the News? The Indian Army has launched the Ladakh Ignited Minds Project – A Centre of Excellence and Wellness. About Ladakh Ignited Minds Project: Purpose: The project aims to provide better training and educational facilities to disadvantaged Ladakhi students. Also, the projects aim to give them the opportunity to study in the best… Continue reading Indian Army initiates “Ladakh Ignited Minds project”
“Deep Time Project”: Volunteers Leave Cave After 40 Days in Isolation
What is the News? The Deep Time project in France’s Lombrives Cave has come to an end. About Deep Time Project: The Deep Time Project was led by the scientists of the Human Adaptation Institute in partnership with labs in France and Switzerland. Aim: The project aimed to test how people adapt to changes in… Continue reading “Deep Time Project”: Volunteers Leave Cave After 40 Days in Isolation
“Chandlers Good Governance Index” 2021 Released
What is the News? The Chandler Good Government Index(CGGI) 2021 has been released. About Chandler Good Government Index(CGGI): The Chandler Institute of Governance(CIG) publishes the Chandler Good Government Index(CGGI) . It is an international non-profit organization, with headquarter in Singapore. Objective: The index measures the effectiveness and capabilities of 104 governments around the world in… Continue reading “Chandlers Good Governance Index” 2021 Released
India is 3rd Highest Military Spender in 2020: SIPRI
What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) released a report titled “Trends in World Military Expenditure Report, 2020”. The report provides data related to the military expenditure by countries in 2020. Note: SIPRI is an independent international institute established in 1966 in Stockholm, Sweden. Its functions are to research into conflict, armaments, arms control, and disarmament.… Continue reading India is 3rd Highest Military Spender in 2020: SIPRI
