Cipla’s ‘Cipremi’ gets approval for Treatment of COVID-19 Patients in India

In its June 13th, 2020 guidelines for Clinical Management Protocol for COVID-19, the Union Health Ministry as a part of investigational therapy added ‘Remdesivir’ only for restricted emergency use. A week after, on 21st June 2020, Hetero and Cipla Pharmaceuticals ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

India becomes 12th Largest Holder of US Government Securities at April 2020 end

Despite low returns, the Treasury Securities (are of four types- Bills, Notes, Bonds, Inflation-Protected Securities) backed by the United States Treasury Department is one of the safest assets for any Central Bank around the world. With USD 157.4 billion at ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Hetero’s injectable ‘Covifor’ gets DCGI approval for COVID-19 Treatment

For the treatment of COVID-19 positive cases, on 21st June 2020, Hyderabad based pharmaceutical company -Hetero Drugs has received approval from the Drug Controller General of India (a department under- CDSCO: Central Drugs Standard Control Organization) for manufacturing and marketing ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

India Ideas Summit 2020 on 21st & 22nd July

The 45th annual meeting of the United States India Business Council (USIBC) will be marked with the 2020 India Ideas Summit. This year’s summit will be held virtually on 21st and 22nd July. During the Summit, different sessions are organized, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s bid to end DACA

In a major setback for the Trump Administration, the United States Supreme Court has ruled against the President’s bid to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA protects from deportation 650,000 migrants called “Dreamers”, who entered the US as ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

US celebrates Juneteenth to mark the end of slavery

The United States marks the end of slavery within the country by observing Juneteenth (19th June). This day is celebrated with the annual unofficial holiday. This year, the day has more significance as millions of Americans confront the nation’s continued ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Armed Forces of India and China to take part at Moscow Military Parade on 24th June 2020

Within 10 days of the Galwan Valley Clash, the Armed Forces of India and China are set to take part in the 75th Victory Anniversary of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany at the Red Square in Moscow, Russia on ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

One in 10 COVID-19 cases in US are nursing home residents

Nursing home residents account for nearly one in ten of all COVID-19 cases in the United States and more than a quarter of the deaths. The US currently has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world. About 1.4 ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020