News: Serum Institute of India(SII) and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) have announced an agreement with pharmaceutical major Merck to develop SARS-CoV-2 neutralising monoclonal antibodies(mAbs). Facts: What are Monoclonal Antibodies? They are man-made proteins that act like human antibodies in the immune system.They are made by cloning a unique white blood cell. Features: Monoclonal antibodies can… Continue reading Serum Institute of India, IAVI and Merck join forces to develop COVID-19 antibodies
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DRDO executes final user trial of Nag anti-tank missile
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully carried out the final user trial of the Anti Tank Guided Missile(ATGM), Nag. Facts: Nag: It is a third-generation, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) developed by DRDO. Purpose: The missile has been developed to strike and neutralise highly-fortified enemy tanks in day and night conditions. Range: The missile has a range… Continue reading DRDO executes final user trial of Nag anti-tank missile
Global Hunger Index (GHI) | 24th October, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 7pm editorial Summary for today Hunger and Solutions Context: India ranked 94 in the Global Hunger Index 2020 among 107 countries. What are the indicators of Global Hunger Index (GHI)? Where does India stand? The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2020 report has placed India at 94thposition among 107… Continue reading Global Hunger Index (GHI) | 24th October, 2020
International Labour Organization (ILO)
News: After 35 years, India has assumed the Chairmanship of the Governing Body of International Labour Organization(ILO). International Labour Organization(ILO): Established in: 1919 Aim: To promote social and economic justice through setting up of international labour standards. Members: 187 member states Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Significance: It is the first affiliated specialized agency of the United… Continue reading International Labour Organization (ILO)
G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group
News: Union Minister has addressed the 1st ever Ministerial Meeting of G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group. Facts: G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group: It was set up in June 2010 at the Toronto Summit of G-20. Objective: To prepare comprehensive recommendations for consideration by leaders on how the G20 could continue to make practical and valuable contributions to… Continue reading G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group
[Download] 9PM Compilation – October, 2020 – 2nd week
Hello every one, We are posting Compilation of 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of October – Second week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of October – Second week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – October, 2020 – 2nd week
Farmers’ Produce Trading and Commerce Act 2020
What is Agriculture Produce Market Regulation (APMC) acts? From the 1960s, there have been concerted efforts to bring all wholesale markets for agricultural produce in various states under the Agriculture Produce Market Regulation (APMC) acts. All states, except Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur, enacted such laws. The APMC Acts mandated that the sale/purchase of… Continue reading Farmers’ Produce Trading and Commerce Act 2020
Increasing Onion Prices
Onion prices could touch Rs 80 to 100/kg What is the need for government intervention? Production losses: Heavy rainfall in north Karnataka has resulted in massive losses of kharif onions. Storage losses: The heavy rains not only destroyed the new crop in Karnataka but also took a toll on stored onions in states. Low shelf… Continue reading Increasing Onion Prices
India’s UN journey and its role
What are the different phases of India’s journey in UN? Phase 1- Before the end of the Cold War in 1989- The Indian leadership learned that the UN could not be relied upon to impartially resolve vital security disputes. The UN only to focus on common causes such as anti-colonialism, anti-racism, nuclear disarmament, environment conservation… Continue reading India’s UN journey and its role
[Download] 9PM Compilation – October, 2020 – 1st week
Hello every one, We are posting Compilation of 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of October – First week Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the month of October 2020 First week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – October, 2020 – 1st week
