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What is Go for Zero policy?
Context in Current Affairs: The “Go for Zero” policy of Australia helped the country to bring down its COVID-19 cases. About Go for Zero Policy of Australia The Go for zero policy of Australia was proposed by a non-profit think ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
United Nations approves Epidemic Preparedness Day
Context in Current Affairs: The United Nations General Assembly recently approved the resolution that proclaimed to mark December 27 as the the International Day of epidemic preparedness. The day is to be marked to facilitate exchange of information, transmission of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is V-Shaped Recovery?
A V-shaped recovery is a type of economic recession and recovery that resembles the shape of alphabet V in charting. A V-shaped recovery involves a sharp revival of the economy to the previous peak after a sharp decline. The Finance ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Dry Swab Direct RT-PCR Test Method
The Dry Swab Direct RT-PCR testing method was recently approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research to test the covid-19 virus. The test was developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) by ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Tarun Gogoi, Ex-Chief Minister of Assam passed away
On November 23, 2020, Tarun Gogoi, former Chief Minister of Assam passed away due to post covid-19 complications. Mr Gogoi was diagnosed with COVID-19 in August 2020. He was then administered with the plasma therapy. The blood plasma therapy is ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
What are the five technologies recommended by the Technical Committee of Jal Jeevan Mission?
A Multi-disciplinary Technical Committee that was set up under the Jal Jeevan Mission has recommended five technologies in order to provide field level solutions to the states. What are the technologies? Grundfos AQpure: It is a solar energy-based water treatment ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
United Nations launches “Team Halo” to counter misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines
On November 17, 2020, the United Nations along with “the Vaccine Confidence Project” of University of London launched “Team Halo”. More than 100 scientists from different parts of the world have come together under the project. Highlights Team Halo aims ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
China’s Chen Meng wins ITTF Women’s World Cup title
China’s Chen Meng has been crowned as the winner of the first-ever ITTF Women’s World Cup title. Chen Meng is the world’s No.1 women tennis player at present. She defeated her Chinese compatriot Sun Yingsha by 11-13 11-6 11-9 11-6 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Researchers discover new hidden gene in COVID-19
A team of researchers from Taiwan’s Academia Sinica have discovered a “hidden gene” in the novel coronavirus. This hidden gene in SARS-CoV-2, virus causing COVID-19, may have contributed to its unique biology and potential of the pandemic. Discovery of a ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
India attends SCO Summit: Key Facts
On November 10, 2020, India attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit. India was represented by PM Modi at the summit. This is the 20th summit of the organization and third for India since it became a member in 2017. India ..