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DCGI allows use of “Itolizumab” for moderate to severe COVID-19 cases
On July 11, 2020, the Dugs Controller General of India (DCGI) granted restricted emergency use of Itolizumab for moderate to severe COVI-19 patients. Highlights Itolizumab is a monoclonal antibody that was already approved for chronic plaque psoriasis. The drug will ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Public Accounts Committee reviews LAC infrastructure
On July 10, 2020, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) reviewed the construction of border roads in the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The committee also discussed about procurement of high-altitude clothing for the armed forces. Highlights The 22-member committee was ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
India and China agree on complete disengagement along LAC
On July 11, 2020, Indian and Chinese Armies agreed to completely disengage along LAC (Line of Actual Control) after senior officials of the countries held a meeting through video conference. The countries have framed new terms under which they will ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
July 11: World Population Day
Every year, World Population Day is celebrated by United Nations. This year the day is celebrated under the following theme Theme: “How to Safeguard the heath and rights of women and girls now” amid the pandemic. Highlights This year, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
ICMR to conduct nation-wide Sero Survey
The Indian Council of Medical Research is to conduct nation wide sero survey. The survey is to carried out to determine the exposure of COVID-19 infection among the population. Highlights The sero survey will test the blood serum of group ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
20-member “Usha Thorat Committee” formed
On July 10, 2020, 20-member advisory committee under the leadership of former deputy governor of Reserve of Bank of India, Usha Thorat was formed. Highlights The Securities and Exchange Board of India revamped its committee that advises capital market regulator ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-11 July 2020
Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-11 July 2020 INDIA Gangster Vikas Dubey killed in an encounter while being taken from Ujjain (MP) to Kanpur by Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) US aerospace company Boeing completes delivery of 37 ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
July 10: National Fish Farmers Day
Every year India celebrates National Fish Farmers Day in July 10 since 2001. The initiative was first taken by Mumbai’s Central Institute of Fisheries Education. Significance As of December 2019, India is the second largest producer of fish in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
UAE plans Mars Mission
The United States, India and European Space Agency have sent successful missions to Mars. China is now preparing to launch its first Mars rover in July. Now United Arab Emirates is to join the elite club of sending a probe ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Shipping Ministry issues “Aids to Navigation Bill 2020”
On July 10, 2020, the Ministry of Shipping issued “Aids to Navigation Bill 2020” draft for public consultation. The bill aims to replace 90 years old Light House Act, 1927. Highlights The bill has been introduced to augment people participation ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020