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Govt sanctions Rs 15000 cr for COVID-19 Emergency response

News: The Centre has sanctioned 15 thousand crore rupees for India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package. Facts: The funds sanctioned will be utilized for immediate COVID-19 Emergency Response (amount of Rs.7774 crores) and rest for medium-term support (1-4 years). Objectives: Development of diagnostics and COVID-19 dedicated treatment facilities,  centralized procurement of essential… Continue reading Govt sanctions Rs 15000 cr for COVID-19 Emergency response

Lifeline Udan

News: Under the Lifeline Udan initiative, 167 flights have transported over 248 tonnes of essential medical supplies across the country during Covid-19 lockdown. Facts:  Lifeline Udan is a government initiative for air transport of medical cargo and essential supplies across India at the time of the Covid-19 crisis. It has been launched by Ministry of… Continue reading Lifeline Udan

Global chemical weapons watchdog blames Syria for toxic attacks

News: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), for the first time, explicitly blamed Syria for toxic attacks in 2017. Facts: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention(1997). It has 193 members including India. Established: 1997 Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands. Goal: Preventing chemical… Continue reading Global chemical weapons watchdog blames Syria for toxic attacks

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