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European Commission proposes Covid-19 certificate
The European Commission, on March 17, 2021, has proposed for a Covid-19 certificate called “Digital Green Certificate” covering the details regarding the Covid-19 vaccination, testing and recovery. Highlights This decision was taken in order to reopen the European Union (EU) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
PM Modi addresses 4th Global Ayurveda Festival
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi addressed the fourth Global Ayurveda Festival on March 12, 2021 in the virtual mode. Highlights On the occasion, the Prime Minister highlighted the growing global interest in Ayurveda. He also appreciated the efforts of those working ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Moody’s report on Effect of Coronavirus
Moody’s Investors Service has published a report and stated that, though the businesses and economic activities across the globe have resumed after the pandemic-related lockdowns, but it would be hard for most of the countries to return to their pre-pandemic ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
APEDA launches its first Virtual Trade Fair
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched the first virtual trade fair on March 10, 2021. It will conclude on March 12, 2021. Highlights This trade fair was organised in order to boost the export of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Brazil: Severe Second Wave of Covid-19
The nation comprising of a population of 212 million, Brazil, is facing the severe second wave of Covid-19. The pandemic had hit the country in the year 2020. Now, the country is observing more covid deaths & cases than before ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
What is a vaccine passport?
A World Health Organisation official has recently stated that, vaccine passports for COVID-19 should not be used for international travel because of several concerns like ethical considerations that the coronavirus vaccines are not easily available across the world. Background Israel ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
New Zealand inaugurates its First Big Vaccination Clinic
New Zealand has inaugurated its first large vaccination clinic in a bid of scaling up efforts to protect the people from Covid-19 pandemic. Highlights The clinic was opened in South Auckland and it will initially target the household members of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2021: Key Highlights
LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2021 was recently published. The report focuses on the manner women perceive their opportunities. It also focuses on how gender gap is slowing down the career progress for working women in India in the midst of Covid-19 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
MapmyIndia Launched Features to Locate Corona Vaccination Centre
The digital mapping and location-based deep-tech product and platform company, MapmyIndia has launched the targeted maps and nearby search features for its mobile application as well as its official website. This feature will help the Indians to find coronavirus vaccination ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
PM Takes First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on March 1, 2021 at AIIMS, New Delhi. After vaccination, he appealed to those people who are eligible to get their vaccination done. Covid-19 Vaccination in India ..