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[UPDATE] Official update from UPSC regarding dates of examination

Good evening all, UPSC has issued a press release on its website, the release says that after a meeting it has been decided that ” Details of the new calendar of examinations will be published on the UPSC website, after the Commission’s meeting on June 5, 2020.” You can read the release down below: This… Continue reading [UPDATE] Official update from UPSC regarding dates of examination

India, U.S. to collaborate on COVID-19 vaccine trials, say U.S. health officials

News:India and the U.S have decided to work together on vaccine research and testing for COVID-19 under the Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program(VAP). Facts: The Indo-US Vaccine Action Programme(VAP) is a bilateral programme established in 1987. Aim: To develop and evolve joint R&D projects towards development of safe and efficacious vaccines against some of the major… Continue reading India, U.S. to collaborate on COVID-19 vaccine trials, say U.S. health officials

Govt accepts Shekatkar recommendations to boost border roads projects

News:The Government of India has accepted and implemented three important recommendations relating to border infrastructure made by the Shekatkar Committee. Facts: The Shekatkar Committee was set up by the Government of India to recommend measures on enhancing Combat Capability and Rebalancing Defence Expenditure. Key Recommendations accepted and under implementation: Speeding up road construction and outsourcing… Continue reading Govt accepts Shekatkar recommendations to boost border roads projects

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