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Covid: WHO recommends 3rd dose for immunocompromised
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended for third dose of immunocompromised, following a four-day meeting of the “Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization”. The final report on the matter will be issued in December. Key Points According ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Tunisia’s President unveils new Government
President of Tunisia, Kais Saied, unveiled a new government on October 11, 2021. Highlights The President also gave no hint when he would give up his near total control, seizing most powers in July 2021. He also did not give ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Alexander Schellenberg appointed Austria’s new Chancellor
On October 11, 2021, Alexander Schellenberg was elected as Austrian Chancellor after resignation of Sebastian Kurz. Highlights Sebastian Kurz resigned because of his involvement in a corruption scandal. Apart from Alexander, Michael Linhardt joined in for the role of foreign ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
IEA invites India to become full-time member
International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India to become its full-time member. Key Points This membership invitation was given in the light that, India is world’s third-largest energy consumer. If this proposal is accepted, it will require India to increase ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Germany launches World’s First Self-Driving Train
German rail operator, Deutsche Bahn and industrial group, Siemens launched the first automated & driverless train of the world on October 11, 2021. Highlights The self-driving train was launched in the city of Hamburg. This train is more punctual and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
PM Modi to attend G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ Summit on Afghanistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ Summit on October 12, 2021. Key Points G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ Summit will be organised to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. This event will be convened by the G20 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
GI Tag for Karuppur kalamkari paintings, Kallakurichi wood carvings
The traditional dye-painted figurative called Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings, and Kallakuruchi wood carvings have received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Highlights Kallakuruchi wood carvings is done using pens, palm stem, date trees, brushes made of bamboo stick and coconut tree stems. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021 was released by “United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)” and “Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI)”. Highlights This report examines the level and composition of multidimensional poverty across 109 countries covering 5.9 billion people. It ..