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‘Knock every door’ campaign for Second-dose Vaccination
Union Health Ministry has asked states and Union Territories to come up with district-level plan and launch a “Har Ghar Dastak” (Knock every door) campaign across poor performing districts. Key Facts Central government has also asked states & union territories ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India applies for vaccine loans from ADB & AIIB
India applied for a $2 billion loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to purchase about 700 million Covid-19 vaccines. Highlights India applied for the loan as it seeks to boost immunisation rate of eligible ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
QCI sets up expert team to execute proposed ONDC
Indian government is to set up a private sector-led non-profit company to fast-track the implementation of proposed “Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) initiative”. Key Points Open Network for Digital Commerce Initiative will be implemented by the Department for Promotion ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
National Cybersecurity Strategy in final stages
India is in the final stage of clearing the National Cybersecurity Strategy in the aftermath of increasing cyber-attacks and threats from nation-state actors against India. Key Facts India has become one of the most cyber-attacked nations across the world. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Civil Aviation Minister launches Krishi UDAN 2.0
The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched “Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme” on October 27, 2021. Key Points Under “Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme”, cargo-related infrastructure will be built in airports of hilly, tribal, and north-east regions. Such infrastructure will help in assisting ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021 report
World Bank recently published its report titled “The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021”. As per report, South Asia suffers the most in terms of loss of human capital loss because of air pollution. Highlights Latest edition of the report has ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
US issues passport with ‘X’ gender marker
The United States issued first passport with an “X” gender marker, marking a milestone in recognising the rights of people who are not identified as male or female. Background This step was taken following the fight of Dana Zzyym, who ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
SAMBHAV National Level Awareness Programme, 2021
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises launched the “SAMBHAV National Level Awareness Programme, 2021” in new Delhi on October 27, 2021. Key Points With the launch of programme, Union Minister of MSME Narayan Rane called for engagement of youth ..