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Basic customs duty and health cess on medical oxygen, equipment launched

The Government of India has granted complete exemption from basic health cess on import of oxygen-related equipment and customs duty for a period of three months. Background With...

April 24, 2021

116 Indian districts reported zero malaria cases in 2020

The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare recently reported that as many as 116 districts in India have reported zero malaria cases in 2020. About the achievement...

April 24, 2021

COVISHIELD protects against Double Mutant

The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology recently announced that COVISHILED vaccine protects against B.1.617 variant. It is also called the double mutant strain. The vaccines were tested...

April 24, 2021

Export of processed food products increase by 27% during April-February 20-21

The exports of processed food products during April-February 2020-21 grew by 26.51%. Their exports amounted to Rs 43,798 crores during this period. Exports of Processed Food Products The...

April 24, 2021

Glacier burst reported in Sumna, Neeti Valley

On April 23, 2021, a Glacier burst occurred in Sumna, Neeti Valley located in Chamoli district in India-China border. A Border Road Organisation Camp came under the avalanche....

April 24, 2021

Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: April 24, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 24, 2021: India Defence ministry to airlift 23 oxygen generation plants from Germany, will be deployed at AFMS...

April 24, 2021

Zydus drug Virafin gets DCGI nod

The Drug Controller General of India recently provided “Restricted Emergency Use Approval” for the use of “Virafin”. Virafin is used to treat Hepatitis B and C. Now it...

April 24, 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 24, 2021

1. “CODEX ALIMENTARIUS” which was making news recently, is associated with which field? [A] Defence Procurement[B] Climate Change[C] Food Standards[D] Artificial Intelligence Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Food...

April 24, 2021

GoI targets 17 million tonnes of Mustard Production

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare recently announced that it is to bring nine million tonnes of land under mustard cultivation. This will increase mustard production to...

April 24, 2021

NBFCs to function in GIFT city, Gujarat

The International Financial Service Centre recently granted permission for the Non-Banking Finance Companies to operate in Gujarat GIFT City. The NBFCs will now be allowed to offer whole...

April 24, 2021

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