Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ZyCov-D Vaccine?3 How does the ZyCov-D vaccine work?4 How will the ZyCov-D be given? What is the News? Zydus Cadila has applied to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) seeking emergency use authorisation (EUA) for ZyCov-D, its Covid-19 vaccine. If approved by the regulator, ZyCov-D… Continue reading What is ZyCov-D, the world’s first DNA vaccine for Covid?
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Delhi HC issues directions on feeding, managing stray dogs
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Delhi High Court in a recent judgment issued directions on feeding and managing stray dogs. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Delhi High Court asking the court to restrain the neighbor from feeding community dogs near the entrance or exit of his property. What… Continue reading Delhi HC issues directions on feeding, managing stray dogs
Covishield gets nod from nine European countries for travel
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the issue?3 Indian Government’s Response:4 Which countries have now included Covishield? What is the News? Around nine countries in Europe have given recognition to the Covishield vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India. What was the issue? A lot of Indian travelers who were… Continue reading Covishield gets nod from nine European countries for travel
Education Minister releases Report on United District Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20
Source: PIB, The Hindu What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released the report on United Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20 for School Education in India. About UDISE: Unified District Information on School Education(UDISE) is one of the largest Management Information Systems on school education. UDISE was initiated in 2012-13 by the… Continue reading Education Minister releases Report on United District Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20
Cabinet approves Rs. 3.03 lakh crores reform-based power distribution scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a Reforms-based and Results-linked, Revamped Power Distribution Sector Scheme. About Reform Based Power Distribution Scheme: Aim: To improve the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of DISCOMs/ Power Departments excluding Private Sector DISCOMs by providing conditional financial assistance for strengthening of supply infrastructure. Objectives of… Continue reading Cabinet approves Rs. 3.03 lakh crores reform-based power distribution scheme
Atal Innovation Mission concludes first fintech cohort of ‘AIM-iLEAP’
Source: PIB What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission has concluded its first fintech cohort of AIM-iLEAP- an initiative to back tech start-ups with much-needed access to industry, markets and investors. About AIM-iLEAP Initiative: AIM-iLEAP (Innovative Leadership for Entrepreneurial Agility and Profitability) initiative was organised by Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in partnership with Startup Réseau and… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission concludes first fintech cohort of ‘AIM-iLEAP’
Black carbon could lead to premature mortality: Study
Source: PIB What is the News? According to a study, Black Carbon has a significant adverse effect on human health and leads to premature mortality. Key Findings of the Study: The Indo-Gangetic plain has a high burden of black carbon with serious implications for regional climate and human health. A 10-point increase in air pollution… Continue reading Black carbon could lead to premature mortality: Study
SERB launches Fund for Industrial Research Engagement (FIRE) Initiative
Source: PIB What is the News? Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) in collaboration with Intel India has launched the Fund for Industrial Research Engagement(FIRE) Program. About Fund for Industrial Research Engagement(FIRE) Program: The FIRE program is a joint government and industry initiative with an aim to promote innovative technology solutions and strengthen academic research… Continue reading SERB launches Fund for Industrial Research Engagement (FIRE) Initiative
Accredited investors: All you need to know about this new category
Source: Livemint What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has come up with a framework for creating so-called accredited investors. What are Accredited Investors? Accredited Investors are those investors who may be considered to be well-informed or well-advised about investment products. Eligibility to become Accredited Investor: Anyone is eligible to become an… Continue reading Accredited investors: All you need to know about this new category
Cabinet approves BharatNet implementation through Public Private Partnership Model
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Cabinet has accorded approval for the revised implementation strategy of BharatNet through Public-Private Partnership(PPP) mode in 16 States of the country. BharatNet Project: BharatNet Project was originally launched in 2011 as the National Optical Fibre Network(NOFN) and renamed as Bharat-Net in 2015. What is the revised implementation strategy… Continue reading Cabinet approves BharatNet implementation through Public Private Partnership Model
