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New AY.12 sub-lineage of Delta Variant
Indian states have reported new cases of sub-lineage AY.12 of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, in recent months. According to experts, this new sub-lineage could be a reason behind the recent surge in COVID cases in Israel. Highlights According to India Sars ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Moody’s: Second Covid Wave Increased Banks’ Asset Risks
According to Moody’s Investors Service, second wave of Covid infections has increased the asset risks for Indian banks. Highlights According to it, second wave of coronavirus infections in India has exacerbated stress on individuals and small businesses. They were hit ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Maharashtra govt launched Special Programme for Widows
Maharashtra government launched a special mission called “Mission Vatsalya” in order to help women who lost their husbands to COVID-19. Highlights Mission Vatsalya will provide several services and some 18 benefits under one roof to those women. It been designed ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
UNICEF report: Covid-19 vaccinations fell by 80% in Afghanistan
According to UNICEF report, Covid-19 vaccinations have reduced by 80% in Afghanistan within the first week of Taliban’s control in the country. Key Points As per UNICEF, about two million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines were delivered to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India’s first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine
The Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI) gave nod for Phase-2 and Phase-3 trails of India’s first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine. Highlights First mRNA-based covid-19 vaccine, called HGCO19, is being developed by a Pune-based biotechnology company, Genova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. The company ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
WHO Chief Scientist: India may be entering endemic stage of COVID
According to Chief Scientist of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, COVID-19 in India may be entering the stage of endemicity where low or moderate level of transmission will go on. Highlights On the clearance of India’s homegrown ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
ADB report: Covid-19 pushes 80 million people in Asia into Extreme Poverty
According to a new report titled “Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2021” released by Asian Development Bank (ADB), COVID-19 pandemic has pushed an estimated 75 million to 80 million people in developing Asia into extreme poverty as compared ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Labour ministry to launch e-Sharm Portal
The labour ministry is set to launch a National Database for Unorganised Workers (NDUW) or e-Sharm portal on August 26, 2021. Highlights This portal will help in bringing millions of unorganised workers in India on a common platform. as per ..