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ICMR Study: Mixed Covishield & Covaxin doses produce better immunity
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in a study found that, mixed Covid immunisation routine, with a dose of Covishield followed by one of Covaxin, is safe and produces a better immune response as compared to the uniform two doses ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
PM to launch Ujjwala-2 scheme from UP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the second edition of the government’s free LPG connection scheme called Ujjwala. Key Facts Second edition of the scheme would be launched from poll-bound Uttar Pradesh on August 10. First version of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
PM to release next instalment under PM-KISAN scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the next instalment of financial benefit provided under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on August 9, 2021. Highlights An amount of more that Rs 19, 500 will be transferred to more than ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Tokyo Olympics: Neeraj Chopra wins Gold Medal
Neeraj Chopra, a 23-year-old javelin thrower, created history on August 7, 2021 by winning Gold Medal in men’s javelin throw final at Tokyo Olympics 2020. This was the first time, he participated in the Games. Key Points He became only ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 9, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 9, 2021 INDIA – 79th anniversary of Quit India movement observed on August 8 – Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurates Exhibition on ‘Quit India Movement’ organised by National Archives ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 8, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 8, 2021 INDIA – Johnson & Johnson’s single dose Covid-19 vaccine approved for emergency use in India; fifth to get approval after Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V and Moderna – Rekha ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Ladakh removes need for Inner Line Permit for Indian nationals
Ladakh Administration has removed the need of an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for all Indian nationals who seeks to visit protected areas of union territory. Highlights Ladakh administration issued notification regarding the Inner Line Permit on August 6, 2021. According ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan Scheme
Government announced on August 7, 2021 that approximately five crore beneficiaries have been enrolled and four crores have been trained under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan Scheme as of August 2, 2021. Key Points According to Union Minister for ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
J&J’s single-dose vaccine approved for emergency use in India
Johnson and Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use India. With this vaccine, India has five Emergency Use Authorization vaccines. This move will further boost India’s collective fight against COVID-19. Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine This vaccine, also called ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award renamed after Major Dhyan Chand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 6, 2021 announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award has been renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Key Points Khel Ratna award is the highest sporting honour in India. This move ..