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Russia: First Country in the world to complete COVID-19 human trials
The Sechenov University of Russia has successfully completed the human trials of COVID-19 vaccine. Thereby, Russia has become the first country in the world to complete COVID-19 trials. Highlights The first phase of Russian clinical trials included testing 18 volunteers. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Indian Railways to introduce Made in India Innovations
The Railway Board is to introduce 20 Made in India innovations to make train journeys of passengers comfortable and safe. Highlights The innovations include Ultrasonic detection of rails, natural water coolers, bell system, real time CCTV footage, air quality monitoring, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
July 12: Malala Day
On July 12, the United Nations observed Malala Day in order to honour the rights of women and children all over the world. Malala is a Pakistani activist. Highlights Every year, United Nations celebrates Malala Day on the birth anniversary ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-13 July 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-13 July 2020 INDIA Veteran Gujarati writer and journalist Nagindas Sanghvi dies at 100; awarded Padma Shri in 2019 ECONOMY & CORPORATE Indian Railways transport dry chillies from Guntur in AP to Benapole in Bangladesh for first ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-12 July 2020
Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-12 July 2020 INDIA Supreme Court allows email, fax, instant messaging apps like ‘WhatsApp’ for service of notices, summons India’s 2018 Tiger Census sets a new Guinness Record for being the world’s largest camera ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Singapore Election: PM Lee Hsein Loong wins again
The Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong has won the election and will continue as PM for another term. Highlights The ruling People’s Action Party of Singapore has won 83 of 93 contested parliamentary seats in general election. The People’s Action ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
GoI: White Paper released on Focused Interventions for Make in India
On July 10, 2020, the Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan released white paper on “Focused Intervention for Make in India”. Highlights The document released outlines technology and policy imperatives required to revive Indian Economy. The white ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
WHO: “Access Initiative for Quitting Tobacco” to help people quit smoking launched
On July 11, 2020, the World Health Organization launched “Access Initiative for Quitting Tobacco”. The initiative is to help 1.3 billion global tobacco users to quit the habit of smoking. Highlights The initiative is to provide free access to people ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020