News:The central government has decided to expand the reach of the Smart Safety Surveillance or 3S programme to optimize post-marketing surveillance of priority drugs and vaccines. Facts: About Smart Safety Surveillance(3S) Programme: The programme was introduced by the World Health Organization(WHO) in India considering limited safety data on vaccines in the country. The programme is… Continue reading To ensure post-marketing safety of vaccines, govt to expand the reach of 3S project
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Srisailam dam in need of urgent maintenance
News:Waterman of India Rajendra Singh has said that the Srisailam Dam in Andhra Pradesh needs repair, protection and maintenance works under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project. Facts: About Srisailam Dam: The Srisailam dam is constructed across the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh.It is located in the Nallamala hills. Several floods in the region have… Continue reading Srisailam dam in need of urgent maintenance
42 projects under Himayat Mission sanctioned in J&K
News:The Jammu and Kashmir administration is working on effective implementation of Himayat Mission.Under this, 42 projects have been sanctioned for training. Facts: About Himayat mission: Himayat is a placement linked skill training programme for unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir.The programme has been under implementation in the state since 2011. The programme has been developed… Continue reading 42 projects under Himayat Mission sanctioned in J&K
Cabinet approves strategic disinvestment of BPCL,4 other PSUs
News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the strategic disinvestment of BPCL and four other Public Sector Units(PSUs). Facts: About the units for disinvestment:The Public Sector Units approved for strategic disinvestment are Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL).The Numaligarh Refinery Limited operating under BPCL is excluded. Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) Container Corporation of… Continue reading Cabinet approves strategic disinvestment of BPCL,4 other PSUs
Cabinet approves extension of pharmaceuticals purchase policy
News:The Union Cabinet has approved the extension/renewal of Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy(PPP). Facts: About the Policy: Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy(PPP) was approved by the Cabinet in 2013 for a period of five years in respect of 103 medicines manufactured by pharma CPSUs and their subsidiaries. The policy is applicable to purchases by Central/ State Government departments and… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of pharmaceuticals purchase policy
19th Session of the India-Finland Joint Commission concludes
News:The 19th Session of the India-Finland Joint Commission was held in New Delhi. Facts: Key takeaways from the Joint commission: The Agenda for the Joint Commission Session was bilateral trade and investment relations, trade barrier issues, cooperation in the sectors of power, petroleum and gas, new and renewable energy among others. The two countries reiterated… Continue reading 19th Session of the India-Finland Joint Commission concludes
Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards, 2019
News: Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2019 awards have been conferred upon top ranked states, union territories, and districts in the various categories on the occasion of World Toilet Day (19th November) Facts: About Swachh Survekshan Grameen Swachh Survekshan Grameen provide national ranking of all districts and States of India on the basis of quantitative and qualitative… Continue reading Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards, 2019
India successfully conducts night test fire of two Prithvi ballistic missiles
News: India has successfully test fired variants of Prithvi-2 missile from the Interim Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur on the night of 20th November. Facts: About Prithvi missiles Prithvi missile is a tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by DRDO of India under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). It is deployed by… Continue reading India successfully conducts night test fire of two Prithvi ballistic missiles
Three Cases of Plague Diagnosed in China
News: Three cases of bubonic plague have been reported in China. Facts: Plague: It is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, a zoonotic bacteria usually found in small mammals and their fleas. The bacterium is believed to have originated in Yunnan in southwest China. According to the WHO, plague is found on… Continue reading Three Cases of Plague Diagnosed in China
Govt. approves proposal to enact legislation for recycling of ships
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for enactment of Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 and accession to the Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009. Facts: About Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 Aim: To provide for the regulation of recycling of ships by setting certain international standards… Continue reading Govt. approves proposal to enact legislation for recycling of ships
