China’s inhalable COVID-19 vaccine

Authorities in Shanghai have rolled out an inhalable vaccine against Covid-19 as a booster dose for previously vaccinated people. Who developed the inhalable COVID-19 vaccine? The Chinese biopharmaceutical company CanSino Biologics Inc. developed the inhalable COVID-19 vaccine as an aerosol ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

WHO fungal priority pathogens list (WHO FPPL)

The WHO fungal priority pathogens list (WHO FPPL) was released recently. What is the WHO fungal priority pathogens list (WHO FPPL)? The WHO FPPL is the first-ever list of fungi that are recognized as “priority pathogens”. It contains a catalog ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 28, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 28, 2022 INDIA – Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya to have gallery on present PM, open for public viewing in January 2023 – ‘Shaurya Diwas’ celebrated in Srinagar, J&K on Oct 27 to ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Restriction of Glyphosate

The Indian Government officially restricted the use of popular herbicide glyphosate. What is glyphosate? Glyphosate is an herbicide that is applied on the leaves to kill both broadleaf plants and grasses. It is a non-selective herbicide that can kill almost ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

2022 NDC synthesis report

The 2022 NDC synthesis report was released by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ahead of the COP27 that is set to held in November this year. What is NDC synthesis report? The UNFCCC’s synthesis report is ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Emissions Gap Report 2022

The report titled “Emissions Gap Report 2022-The Closing Window” was released recently by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). What is Emissions Gap Report? Emission Gap Reports assess the gap between countries’ pledges on emission reduction and the reduction required ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference

The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) is set to be held from November 6 to 18 this year. What is COP? The Conference of Parties (COP) is the apex decision making body responsible for monitoring and reviewing the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

PM Modi launches Mission LiFE

Prime Minister Modi launched Mission LiFE movement at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. Who conceptualized the idea of Mission LiFE? NITI Aayog conceptualized the idea of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). What is Mission LiFE? Mission LiFE was introduced ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs