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2021 Nobel Prize in Medicine
On October 4, 2021, American scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian won the prestigious “2021 Nobel Prize for Medicine”. Key Facts They won the prize for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch. According to award-giving body, these discoveries ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Molnupiravir: New drug to treat COVID-19
On October 1, 2021, Pharmaceutical company “Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics” announced the early results of Phase-3 trials of its anti-viral drug called molnupiravir. As per the results, Molnupiravir has reduced the chances of hospitalisation by half among COVID-19 patients with ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
‘Bal Raksha Kit’- Things to Know
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under the AYUSH ministry, has developed “Bal Raksha Kit” which is an immunity boosting kit. Key Points This kit was developed keeping the third wave of the coronavirus disease in mind. This is an ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Pfizer starts study of mRNA Flu vaccine
On September 28, 2021, Pfizer Inc. announced that the first batch of participants have been dosed with the single dose quadrivalent mRNA vaccine in a Phase 1 clinical trial. Highlights Under the phase 1 trial, safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
September 27: World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is observed by the United Nations Organisations (UNO) on September 27, every year. Theme of the day In the year 2021, world tourism day was observed under the theme- ‘Tourism for Inclusive Growth’. This theme was designated ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Italy recognizes India’s Covishield Vaccine
Italy has recognised Covishield vaccine against the Coronavirus on September 24, 2021. Highlights Covieshield vaccine against coronavirus was jointly developed by Oxford University & pharma giant AstraZeneca while it was manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. With this recognition ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
CAF World Giving Index 2021- Highlights
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) World Giving Index 2021 was published recently, in which India found the place among top-20 generous countries. Key findings of the report India has been ranked at the 14th spot. Its rank has improved up from ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
UNICEF’s ‘Fed to Fail?’ Report- Highlights
UNICEF released its new report titled “Fed to Fail? The crisis of children’s diets in early life” on September 23, 2021. Key Findings According to the report, Children aged under 2 are not getting the food or nutrients they need ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Study: Covid can cause Delirium
According to a study, published in the journal BMJ Open, out of 150 patients hospitalised for Covid in the United States in the initial phase of the pandemic, 73 per cent had delirium. Highlights According to the study, patients with ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
45th GST Council Meeting-Highlights
45th GST council Meeting was chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on September 17, 2021 in Lucknow. Discussions over bringing petrol & diesel under the GST regime was discussed and several key decisions were taken. Highlights Issue of Petrol & ..