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New Covid-19 variant ‘IHU’
Scientists in France have identified a new and more mutated strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus, causing covid-19 disease. Highlights New virus was identified, when the world is still grappling with highly mutated strain of coronavirus, called Omicron. Omicron has already been ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Sri Lanka’s Financial Crisis
According to World Bank’s Sri Lanka Development Update (SLDU), Sri Lanka is facing an acute economic crisis because of job & earning losses, and high food inflation. Key Facts Inflation has been increased due to printing of money by government ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Recent Updates on Census 2021
Central Government has postponed the first phase of the census and collection of details for updating the National Population Register (NPR) at least till September, 2022. Highlights Earlier in December 2021, freezing of boundaries of districts, sub-districts, talukas, tehsils, police ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
India’s Air bubble agreement with Saudi Arabia
The Indian government and Saudi Arabian Government have finalised an air bubble agreement, to allow all eligible travellers to travel between both the countries. Highlights The air bubble agreement will allow flights between the two countries, starting from January 1, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Telangana: First large state to complete 100 per cent 1st dose Covid vaccination
The State of Telangana has become India’s first state to compete 100 per cent 1st dose Covid-19 vaccination. Key Points This milestone was achieved with the efforts of all health workers, including the ASHA workers and ANMs to doctors. Telangana ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
ICRA’s forecast of Indian GDP Growth
Ratings agency ICRA revised its Indian GDP growth estimate, recently. Highlights According to ICRA’s estimate, there was an upward growth of 7.9 % in the second quarter of financial year 2021-22. An increase in government spending in September resulted to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What are the New COVID Vaccines and Pill Approved by India?
India cleared two more covid vaccines and one pill on December 28, 2021. Key Points The two vaccines, Corbevax and Covovax, were approved by drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Anti-viral drug Molnupiravir was also approved. It can ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India: Vaccination for children above 15 years
On December 25, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that children aged 15-18 years will get covid-19 vaccination from January 3, 2022. Highlights He also announced a ‘precautionary’ or third dose for healthcare and frontline workers. The third dose will ..