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Polio Vaccine

Source-This post on “Polio Vaccine” has been created based on the article “Two vaccines that brought us to the brink of eradicating polio” published in “The Hindu” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? Poliovirus is now restricted to rural pockets of Afghanistan and Pakistan, is reappearing in cities due to vaccine hesitancy. The… Continue reading Polio Vaccine

GOI and ADB Signed $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response

Source-This post on “GOI and ADB Signed $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response” has been created based on the article “Government of India and ADB sign $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response” published in “PIB” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? The Government of India and the… Continue reading GOI and ADB Signed $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response

First Report on Transition Finance

Source-This post on “First Report on Transition Finance” has been created based on the article “Expert Committee on Climate Finance submits First Report on Transition Finance to IFSCA” published in “PIB” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? The Expert Committee on Climate Finance has submitted its first report on Transition Finance. Transition finance… Continue reading First Report on Transition Finance

World’s first brain implant

Source-This post on World’s first brain implant has been created based on the article “How the world’s first brain implant to control epileptic seizures works” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a UK-based teenager became the first person to receive a brain implant designed to control epileptic… Continue reading World’s first brain implant

Minami-Torishima Island

Source-This post on Minami-Torishima Island has been created based on the article “Japan found enough minerals off a remote Pacific island to fuel its EV plans for over a decade” published in “Business Standard” on 25 June 2024. Why in the news? Researchers recently discovered around 230 million metric tons of minerals crucial for making… Continue reading Minami-Torishima Island

Global IndiaAI Summit 2024

Source-This post on Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 has been created based on the article “Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 being organized with a commitment to advance responsible development, deployment and adoption of AI in the country ” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information… Continue reading Global IndiaAI Summit 2024

Snowblind Malware

Source-This post on Snowblind Malware has been created based on the article “Snowblind malware uses an Android security feature to bypass security” published in “The Indian Express” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently it has found that a new banking malware called ‘Snowblind’ is targeting Android users to steal banking credentials. About… Continue reading Snowblind Malware

European Council

Source-This post on European Council has been created based on the article “Prime Minister congratulates H.E António Costa on being elected as President of the European Council” published in “PIB” on 28 June 2024. Why in the news? The Prime Minister of India recently congratulated H.E António Costa on being elected as the next President… Continue reading European Council

Holistic Progress Card

Source-This post on Holistic Progress Card has been created based on the article “New report card for Classes 9 -12 to cover post-school plans, entrance exams prep and college applications” published in “The Indian Express” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? PARAKH, a standard-setting body under NCERT, recently released the Holistic Progress Card,… Continue reading Holistic Progress Card

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