COVID-19 human challenge study

The United Kingdom is to launch world’s first human challenge study for COVID-19. This study would involve deliberately exposing volunteers to the SARS-CoV-2 to help in the understanding of the viral infection and in the development of vaccines and treatments. ..

PLI scheme for telecom

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for telecommunication and networking products was launched for 5 years. Its budget allocation is Rs.12,195 crore. It will be enforced from April 1, 2021. The scheme will provide incentive to boost manufacturing of telecommunication ..

‘Free Gift Milk to Girl Students of Sikkim’

‘Free Gift Milk to Girl Students of Sikkim’ was unveiled by Sikkim Chief Minister P. S. Tamang. Under this initiative, 200 mls of milk will be provided every day to around 1,500 girl students. The objective is to address the ..

Malkhana Management System

Malkhana Management System is a report prepared by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD). It received approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The report advocated for the use of RFID tags, bar codes/QR codes and CCTV cameras ..

Draft Blue Economy Policy

The Ministry of Earth Sciences unveiled the Draft Blue Economy Policy for public suggestions. This proposed policy provides the overall strategy of the Indian government to make use of the oceanic resources in the country. It seeks improve lives of ..

India-Mauritius CECPA

The Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECPA) between India and Mauritius received nod from the Union Cabinet recently. It seeks to liberalise and boost bilateral trade between the two countries. The agreement will come to force on 1st March this year. ..

National Hydrogen Mission

National Hydrogen Mission announced during the recent Union Budget is an overall plan for using hydrogen as an energy source. Its objective is to merge India’s renewable energy capacity with the hydrogen economy. Hydrogen is deemed to be the direct ..

Atal Residential Schools

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the setting up of Atal Residential Schools in the state for the benefit of children of labourers. These residential schools will provide the labourers’ children with free education and other facilities. Each divisional ..

Ro-Pax

Ro-Pax is a roll on-roll off cum passenger ferry service that was inaugurated by PM Modi in Gujarat. It operates between Hazira and Ghogha in the state. It is to reduce the 370-km road distance between these two places to ..

Ku Klux Klan Act

Ku Klux Klan Act is a US federal law enacted to combat violence by Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist group that mainly targeted African Americans. It focuses on specific threats, like the threat against the right to vote and ..