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Vice President launched ‘Vaccinate India Programme’
Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu, launched “Vaccinate India Programme” on August 24, 2021. On the occasion, he appealed to the people to strictly follow COVID-19 norms. Key points This programme was organised by Give India Foundation and Sustainable ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
INS Shakti reached Sri Lanka with 100 tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen
Indian naval ship (INS) Shakti reached Sri Lanka on August 22, 2021 carrying 100 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in a bid to help the island nation in combating the Covid-19 pandemic. Highlights INS Shakti was deployed for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Manipur: COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme launched
Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, launched COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme on August 23, 2021. Key points This scheme was launched in a bid to provide assistance to those who had severely affected by COVID-19 pandemic in Manipur. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Report: Third wave could peak late October
According to the committee of experts, set up under National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), the third Covid wave that could peak around late October. Key Points Committee of experts was set up as per the direction of the Home ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Israel launched Covid antibody tests for children aged 3
Israel launched antibody testing for children aged as three in order to get the exact number of unvaccinated youths who have developed antibody against coronavirus. Key Points These tests were launched in the backdrop of opening up of schools. Despite ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Assam announced Covid Relief Package for helpers, drivers & priests
Assam government has announced COVID relief package for helpers, drivers and priests. Key Points Under the relief package, drivers and helpers of privately operated buses will be getting one-time relief of Rs 10,000. Priests of the temple and head of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
INSACOG report: Delta variant driving infections in India
A genome sequencing government consortium of Laboratories in India, INSACOG, stressed that breakthrough infections of coronavirus cases in India comprise a high proportion of Delta variant. Key Points INSACOG Highlights that, Continuing COVID-19 outbreaks in India are the result of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
DCGI approves ZyCoV-D vaccine for Emergency Use Authorization
The Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) has approved ZyCoV-D vaccine by Zydus Cadila for Emergency Use Authorization. Key Points According to Ministry of Science and Technology, ZyCoV-D vaccine is the world’s first and India’s indigenously developed DNA-based vaccine for ..