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Study: Nano-decoys from human LSCs can neutralize SARS-CoV-2

A recent study finds that, Nano-decoys can bind to and neutralize SARS-CoV-2 viruses. Key Points Nano-decoys are made from human lung spheroid cells (LSCs). It promotes viral clearance...

June 25, 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 25, 2021

1. When is the International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice observed every year by the UN? [A] June 19[B] June 21[C] June 25[D] June 30 Show...

June 25, 2021

NSDC-WhatsApp launched Digital Skill Champions Programme

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and WhatsApp has launched its Digital Skill Champions Programme on June 24, 2021. Highlights Under the programme, partnership of NSDC and WhatsApp have...

June 25, 2021

China to run First Electric Train in Tibet

China will operationalise first electric train in remote Himalayan region of Tibet. The electric train will connect provincial capital Lhasa with Nyingchi. Highlights The 435.5-km Lhasa-Nyingchi section of...

June 25, 2021

PM Modi asks to focus on ‘toyconomy’

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, interacted with participants of Toycathon-2021 through video conferencing. Key Points Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Sanjay Dhotre were also present in conference. Participants also...

June 25, 2021

RIL launches New Clean Energy Business

Reliance Industry has announced to launch a new clean energy factory to make solar photovoltaic cells for next three years. New Clean Energy Business Mukesh Ambani will launch...

June 25, 2021

Twitter- Razorpay tie up for Tip Jar feature

Social media platform, Twitter, has partnered with first payments operator, Razorpay for its Tip Jar feature. Highlights Twitter is in process of adding new monetization features. It was...

June 25, 2021

S&P Cuts India’s Growth Forecast to 9.5%

Global rating agency, S&P, has cut India’s growth forecast for fiscal year 2021-2022 to 9.5 per cent. Earlier, it was kept at 11 per cent. Highlights Rating agency...

June 25, 2021

World Bank sanctions funds for Andhra’s SALT programme

According to Education Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Adimulapu Suresh, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has sanctioned funds of Rs 1,860 crore to implementation of SALT programme....

June 25, 2021

Warren Buffett exits from the Gates Foundation

Warren Buffett, chairman & chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, resigned as a trustee of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Who is Warren Buffett? Buffett had been a big...

June 25, 2021

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