News: The 15th India-European Union Summit was held in the virtual platform. Facts: Key Facts Related to Summit: India-EU Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025: It was endorsed as a common roadmap to guide joint action and further strengthen the India-EU Strategic Partnership over the next five years. Civil Nuclear Cooperation agreement: India and the… Continue reading India-EU Summit pushes cooperation in civil nuclear R&D, trade, security, cyber space
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First indigenous vaccine for infant pneumonia approved
News: The Drug Controller General of India(DCGI) has approved the first fully indigenously developed conjugate vaccine for pneumonia developed by the Serum Institute of India,Pune. Facts: Pneumonia: It is an infection in one or both lungs.The infection causes inflammation in the air sacs in your lungs which are called alveoli.The alveoli fill with fluid or… Continue reading First indigenous vaccine for infant pneumonia approved
Prime minister to address UN ECOSOC
News: The Prime Minister will virtually address the high-level segment of United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) as this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Council. Facts: The United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) was established in 1945.It is one of the six main organs of the United Nations. Other organs are UNSC, UNGA,… Continue reading Prime minister to address UN ECOSOC
PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education
News: Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has released guidelines on digital education titled ‘PRAGYATA’. Facts: Aim: To assist School Heads, Teachers, parents and students in E-learning. Prepared by: The guidelines have been prepared by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). These are only advisory in nature and state governments can formulate… Continue reading PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education
Achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns
News: The report titled “State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” has been released. Facts: The report is jointly produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF), UN World Food Programme(WFP) and World Health Organization(WHO). Aim: To produce most authoritative global study on… Continue reading Achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns
World Youth Skills Day
News: Prime Minister will deliver an address to mark World Youth Skills Day. Facts: World Youth Skills Day: It has been celebrated every year on 15th July since 2014. Aim:To acknowledge and celebrate the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. Theme: Skills for a Resilient Youth. Additional Facts:… Continue reading World Youth Skills Day
Explained: Why Armenia and Azerbaijan are at loggerheads over Nagorno-Karabakh
News: The territorial dispute and ethnic conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh region have erupted again. Facts: Nagorno-karabakh(Artsakh): It is a landlocked region in the South Caucasus within the mountainous range of Karabakh. Dispute: Nagorno-Karabakh is a disputed territory internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but mostly governed by the Republic of Artsakh, de… Continue reading Explained: Why Armenia and Azerbaijan are at loggerheads over Nagorno-Karabakh
Two new Israeli assault rifles Arad and Carmel now set to be manufactured in India
News: The two latest Israeli assault rifles — the Arad and the Carmel are set to be manufactured in India. Facts: Carmel: It is a multi-purpose, modular, caliber assault rifle for modern warfare. Arad: It is an M4-type Assault Rifle intended for all kinds of combat scenarios with its ability to change calibers. These assault… Continue reading Two new Israeli assault rifles Arad and Carmel now set to be manufactured in India
Atal Innovation Mission teams up with ministries to support startups with COVID-19 solutions
News: NITI Aayog’s flagship Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) has completed the series of virtual “Demo Days Initiative”. Facts: The initiative was launched in partnership with Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council(BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Science and Technology(DST), Startup India and other Ministries. Aim: To identify promising start-ups with potential COVID-19 innovations to further help… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission teams up with ministries to support startups with COVID-19 solutions
Google announces Rs 75,000-crore fund to drive digitisation in India
News: Google has launched the India Digitization Fund through which it will invest Rs 75,000 crore into India over the next 5-7 years. Facts: Aim: To help accelerate the adoption of digital services in India. Mode of Investment: Google will invest the amount through a mix of equity investments, partnerships, and operational, infrastructure, and ecosystem… Continue reading Google announces Rs 75,000-crore fund to drive digitisation in India
