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WHO seeks clarifications from Bharat Biotech on Covaxin
According to World Health Organisation (WHO), additional clarifications from manufacturer are required to conduct final Emergency Use Listing (EUL) risk-benefit assessment for using Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin globally. Key Points Technical advisory group are now scheduled to meet on November 3 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India set to touch 100 crore Covid vaccination mark
India crossed another significant milestone in its fight against the covid-19 pandemic on October 21, 2021. It touched the mark of 100 crore Covid vaccinations including the first as well as second doses. Key Points On the other hand, India ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
October 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The International day for Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on October 17. Key Points The day is observed to recognize and acknowledge the efforts and struggles faced by people, who are pushed to live in poverty. It provides ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
October 15: Global Handwashing Day
On October 15, Global Handwashing Day was observed across the world in order to raise awareness and develop better understanding on the importance of hand hygiene in keeping people safe and healthy. Theme of the day Theme of the ‘Global ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
EU’s first Green Bond issuance
The European Union (EU) attracted huge demand from investors for its first green bond on October 12, 2021. Highlights Huge demand was there as Brussels kicked off its efforts for becoming world’s biggest issuer of sustainable debt. Euro 12bn sale ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Covaxin approved for emergency use in 2–18-year-olds
The Subject Expert Committee on Covid-19 has approved the “emergency use” of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin vaccine for children aged between 2-18 years old. Key Points Phase-2 and Phase-3 trials of the Covaxin vaccine by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech on children below ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India to submit National vaccination plan and targets to WHO
India is set to submit its covid-19 vaccination plan and targets to the World Health Organization (WHO). Highlights India will submit an updated national vaccination trajectory and plans that defines the dose requirements for guiding investment. Guiding investments are required to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review
The Ministry of Finance recently released its “Monthly Economic Review for September 2021”. According to the report, Indian economy is on path of swift recovery from the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. Key Findings As per economic review report, sustained & ..