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PMGKAY extended till March 2022
On November 24, 2021, central government has extended “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for four months. Highlights Terming it as a pro-people move, PMGKAY was extended from December 2021 till March 2022 as a part of Phase 5 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Japan PM unveils $490bn stimulus package
Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, unveiled a record-breaking stimulus package which approximately equals to 56 trillion Japanese yen. Key Points Japanese government will also compile an extra budget by the end of 2021, to fund the stimulus programme in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Pfizer- Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) Sign Agreement For COVID-19 Oral Candidate
Pfizer has signed an agreement with Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) on November 16, 2021 for Covid-19 Oral Candidate called Paxlovid Highlights Pfizer stated that, it is seeking emergency use authorization from FDA for its investigational COVID-19 pill. It will now ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Study: White-tailed deer being infected with SARS-CoV-2
A new study from US shows that white-tailed deer are being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19 in humans. Key Points During the study, Antibodies were found in 40% of deer. They were tested in between January to March 2021 across Michigan, Illinois, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Covid: 96 countries recognise India’s vaccination certificate
According to Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya, about 96 countries have agreed to mutually recognise India’s Covid-19 vaccination certificate. Highlights With this recognition, persons travelling from these countries will be provided certain relaxations as mentioned in Union health ministry’s guidelines on ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Delhi approves Rs 1544 Cr under State ECRP 2021-22
In its battle against COVID-19, Delhi Cabinet has approved a budget of Rs 1544 crores for improving health systems in the union territory. Key Points Delhi cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, approved the ‘Emergency COVID Response Package (ECRP). ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
G-20 Summit adopts Rome Declaration
Two-day G-20 Summit was concluded on October 31, 2021. During the summit, Rome Declaration was adopted. Key Points Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the summit as fruitful During the summit, leaders elaborated deliberations on issues of global importance like fighting ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
MGNREGS Out of Funds in 21 states
According to the financial statement of “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme”, it is running out of funds in 21 states. Highlights The scheme has run out of funds halfway in the financial year 2021, and supplementary ..