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WHO’s medical alert on fake Covishield Vaccines
World Health Organisation (WHO) issued medical alerts on fake Covishield Vaccines in India. Key Points WHO has raised doubts on the genuineness of Covishield which is reaching patients in India. India is reporting circulation of fake vials of the covid-19 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Supreme Court allows women to appear for NDA exam
Supreme Court has allowed the women to appear for National Defence Academy (NDA) exam which is scheduled for September 5, 2021. Key Points SC also slammed the Indian Army for not allowing women to take part in NDA entrance exams. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
SC issued formal notice to Centre over Pegasus
Supreme Court (SC) bench headed by Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana issued a formal notice to government because of several petitions. Key points This notice was issued by SC after centre refused to file any additional affidavit on ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
TCS: 2nd Indian company to cross m-cap of Rs 13 lakh crore
TCS company has become the second Indian company to cross the market value of Rs 13 lakh crore on August 17, 2021. Key Points This mark was achieved by the company after seventeen years it sold its stock for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Plea to declare PM CARES fund a ‘State’
Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to a plea that seeks to declare “Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund a State under the Constitution. Key Points Petition was filed by a ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
UK to start negotiations for trade agreement with India this year
United Kingdom (UK) has stated its aim to start negotiations for a trade agreement with India by the end of 2021. Key points Currently India and UK are in the pre-negotiation scoping phase of the Free Trade agreement (FTA). Negotiations ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Godfather of Sudoku passes away
The Godfather of Sudoku, Maki Kaji, passed away at the age of 69, due to bile duct cancer, on August 17, 2021. Key Points He was the creator of popular numbers puzzle Sudoku. His work was spreading the joy of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Chhattisgarh govt to provide ₹6,000 to landless labourers
Chhattisgarh government launched the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumihin Majdur Nyay Yojana’. Under this scheme, Rs 6000 will be provided to each of 12 lakh landless labourers. Key Points Scheme was launched with the provision of Rs 200 crores. It will ..