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National Startup Awards 2021

Source: DPIIT News: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has invited applications for the National Startup Awards(NSA) 2021. Facts: National Startup Awards: It was set up by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Aim: To recognize and reward outstanding Startups and ecosystem enablers that are building… Continue reading National Startup Awards 2021

Turmeric in India

Turmeric in India Source: The Hindu News: Sri Lankan police have seized 20,000 kg of turmeric smuggled by sea, reportedly from India amid a shortage persisting since Sri Lanka banned imports to support local farmers in the pandemic year. Facts: Turmeric (Curcuma longa): It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the ginger family. The plant’s underground stems… Continue reading Turmeric in India

UNICEF launches the COVID-19 vaccine market dashboard

Source: UNICEF News: As the designated COVAX procurement coordinator and procurement agent, UNICEF has launched the COVID-19 Vaccine Market Dashboard. Facts: Purpose: The dashboard is an interactive tool for countries, partners and industry to follow the developments of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 vaccine market and the efforts of the COVAX Facility to ensure fair and equitable access… Continue reading UNICEF launches the COVID-19 vaccine market dashboard

IFFCO gas leak: How dangerous is ammonia?

Source: The Indian Express News: A major ammonia gas leakage at the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited(IFFCO) unit at Prayagraj has occurred. Facts: What is Ammonia? A tri-hydroid of nitrogen(NH3), ammonia is a building block for ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) that is used in agriculture as a high-nitrogen fertiliser. Source of Ammonia: It is highly soluble in water,… Continue reading IFFCO gas leak: How dangerous is ammonia?

E-Sampada Mobile App launched

Source: The New Indian Express News: Directorate of Estates, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched a new Web Portal and Mobile App named “e-Sampada”. Facts: e-Sampada: It is a mobile application that provides a single window for all services including allotment for over one lakh government residential accommodations, office space allotment to government organisations… Continue reading E-Sampada Mobile App launched

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Carbon capture technology not on track to reduce CO2 emissions

Source: DownToEarth News: According to a report by the International Energy Agency(IEA), progress on carbon capture and storage(CCS) technology from 2010-2020 was not on track to effectively control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve net zero emissions to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2050. Facts: What is CCUS? CCUS technology is designed to capture… Continue reading Carbon capture technology not on track to reduce CO2 emissions

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India’s First Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine “Pneumosil”

Source: The Indian Express News: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has inaugurated India’s first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine(PCV) named “Pneumosil”. Facts: Pneumosil: It has been developed by the Serum Institute of India Private Limited (SIIPL) in collaboration with partners like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Pneumosil was licensed by the Drugs Controller General (India)… Continue reading India’s First Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine “Pneumosil”

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 28th December 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 2 Towards an effective vaccination distribution policy Constant, long-term monitoring of adverse events after vaccination is essential The Hindu Page – 6 Syllabus Topic – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Systemic… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 28th December 2020

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