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PM pays tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak On His 100th Death Anniversary

News: Prime minister has paid tribute to the freedom fighter and educationist Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his 100 death anniversary. Facts: Bal Gangadhar Tilak: He was an Indian nationalist, teacher and an independence activist.He was also conferred with the title of Lokmanya. As Educationist: He founded the Deccan Education Society in 1884 along with his… Continue reading PM pays tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak On His 100th Death Anniversary

eVIN reaches 32 states & UTs to be rolled out soon in remaining areas: Health Ministry

News: The Ministry of Health has said that Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) has reached 32 states and Union territories and will be rolled out in the remaining areas soon. Facts: Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network(eVIN): It is an innovative technological solution aimed at strengthening immunization supply chain systems across the country. Purpose: To provide real-time… Continue reading eVIN reaches 32 states & UTs to be rolled out soon in remaining areas: Health Ministry

Draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy, 2020

News: The Ministry of Defence(MoD) has released draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020(DPEPP 2020). Facts: Aim: To provide impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Objectives  To achieve a turnover of Rs 1,75,000 Crores (US$ 25Bn) including export of Rs 35,000 Crore (US$ 5 Billion) in Aerospace and… Continue reading Draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy, 2020

COVISHIELD phase 2, 3 trials get DCGI nod

News: Drugs Controller General of India(DCGI) has given approval to Serum Institute of India(SII) to conduct Phase II+III clinical trials of Oxford University AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine(COVISHIELD). Facts: COVISHIELD: The Oxford vaccine “AZD1222” is being called Covishield in India. The Serum Institute of India(SII) has entered into a manufacturing partnership with biopharma major AstraZeneca to produce… Continue reading COVISHIELD phase 2, 3 trials get DCGI nod

CSIR announces Young Scientist Award 2020

News: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) has announced the Young Scientist Award for the year 2020. Facts: Young Scientist Award: It was introduced in 1987 by CSIR in order to promote excellence in various fields of science and technology. Categories: The awards are given in following fields: a) Biological Sciences b) Chemical Sciences c)… Continue reading CSIR announces Young Scientist Award 2020

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