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Sero Survey: 90% of people in Mumbai have COVID-19 antibodies
A new sero survey was conducted in between August 12 to September 9, 2021 in the anticipation of a third wave of covid-19 infection. This is the firth sero survey by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Highlights This study was conducted ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
UNICEF calls on nations to reopen schools
The United Nations children’s fund (UNICEF) has called on education authorities to reopen schools as soon as possible, in countries where millions of students are allowed to go to their classrooms for 18 months amidst the covid-19 pandemic. Highlights Schools ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
World Bank: 21 million to be out of Covid-induced poverty
The World Bank cut back on the Covid-induced poverty estimates by 21 million on September 15, 2021. Highlights World bank also said that, the global poverty may be turning the corner on pandemic in 2021. It also warned that the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
BRICS Meeting on Tax Matters- highlights
Heads of Tax Authorities of the BRICS countries, namely Brazil, Russia India, China and South Africa held their virtual meeting on Tax matters from September 13 to September 14, 2021. Key facts Meeting was held under the Chairship of India. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
UNCTAD: Indian economy to expand by 7.2% in 2021
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its Trade and Development report on September 15, 2021. Key findings of the report According to the report, India’s economic growth rate will increased to a four-year high of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
India-Denmark launch ‘Centre of Excellence on Offshore Wind’
Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh met Minister for Climate, Energy & Utilities of Denmark, Dan Jorgensen in New Delhi on September 9, 2021. Highlights During the meeting, it was highlighted that energy transition ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
PhonePe’s Pulse Report on Digital Payments
India’s leading Fintech platform, PhonePe, which has now 300 million users, has introduced an interactive website called PhonePe Pulse, comprising of data, insight and key trends on virtual payments. Key Points PhonePe Pulse website features millions of transactions done by ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Singapore introduces ‘Vaccinated Travel Lanes’
Singapore has introduced a “Vaccinated Travel Lanes”, for the fully vaccinated travellers. Highlights Reopening of international travel in the backdrop of Covid-19 is not going to be a straightforward affair. Countries have been experimenting several concepts in order to allow ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
8th Meeting of Agricultural Experts of BIMSTEC Countries held
8th Meeting of Agricultural Experts of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Countries was hosted by India on August 31, 2021. Highlights Meeting was attended by Agricultural Ministries from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Sri Lanka declares Food Emergency
Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency over food shortages on August 31, 2021 after private banks in the country ran out of foreign exchange to finance imports. Highlights Sri Lanka is suffering from a hard-hitting economic crisis. Following the ..