Euvichol-S : WHO Approves New Oral Cholera Vaccine

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified a new oral cholera vaccine called Euvichol-S, manufactured by EuBiologics Co., Ltd. in South Korea. The vaccine has a similar efficacy to existing cholera vaccines but features a simplified formulation that allows for ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Pyoljji-1-2 and Hwasal-1 Ra-3: North Korea Tests Cruise Missile Warhead

North Korea has conducted tests on a new “super-large” warhead designed for the Hwasal-1 Ra-3 strategic cruise missile, as well as a new type of anti-aircraft missile called the Pyoljji-1-2. About Hwasal-1 Ra-3 Hwasal-1 Ra-3 is a strategic cruise missile ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 20, 2024

41. What is the theme of ‘World Liver Day 2024’? [A] Keep your liver healthy and disease-free[B] Be Vigilant, Get Regular Liver Check-Ups[C] keep your liver healthy and disease-free[D] Spreading awareness about liver-related issues Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Keep ..

Longevity India Initiative

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched the Longevity India Initiative, a large-scale project aimed at pioneering ageing research in India. The initiative seeks to enhance the understanding of ageing through fundamental and applied research, develop solutions to improve ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Bharat BillPay Enables SBI NCMC Card Recharge

National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI) wholly-owned subsidiary NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) has partnered with State Bank of India (SBI) to enable online recharge of SBI’s National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC) through the Bharat BillPay platform. This move aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

African Swine Fever Outbreak in Kohima

The department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) in Nagaland has successfully contained an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Kohima. Detection and Containment Measures The ASF case came to the attention of the AH&VS department when entrepreneurs ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Electronic Voting Machines

Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) was first used in 1982 in the by-election to Parur Assembly Constituency of Kerala for a limited number of polling stations (50 polling stations). They are being used in part from 1999 elections and in total ..

Meta Launches Advanced AI Assistant Powered by Llama 3

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Meta AI. Powered by the company’s latest AI model, Llama 3, Meta AI is integrated into Meta’s popular social ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India to Deliver BrahMos Missiles to Philippines 

India will deliver the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines soon. The delivery is part of a USD 375 million deal signed between the two nations in 2022, marking India’s first major defence export. Strategic Significance ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

IREDA Opens GIFT City Office to Back Green Energy Projects

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has set up an office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, to provide foreign currency-denominated debt financing for green hydrogen and renewable energy manufacturing projects. IREDA’s GIFT City office will specialize ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs