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Three – dose ZyCov – D to be launched in seven states

ZyCov – D is the second indigenous vaccine next to COVAXIN. The unique feature of ZyCov – D is that it is needle – less vaccine. At first,...

December 3, 2021

INSACOG advises for booster shots

The INSACOG (Indian SARS CoV – 2 Genomics Consortium) recently suggested a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. The advise is for people above 40 years of age. Why did...

December 3, 2021

GJ 367b: Astronomers discover Ultra Short Planet

The astronomers recently found GJ 367b, a small planet that is circling a dim red dwarf star. The star is 31 light years away from the sun. About...

December 3, 2021

SpaceX launches rocket carrying Blacksky, Starlink satellites

The SpaceX recently launched fifty satellites. These satellites are to join the Starlink mega constellation. The satellites were launched on Falcon 9 rocket. About the launch SpaceX launched...

December 3, 2021

SRESHTA Scheme: Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas

The Government of India is to launch SRESTHA Scheme for the Scheduled Caste students. The scheme will provide quality residential education to the students. Key Features The scheme...

December 3, 2021

Gita Gopinath: IMF First Deputy Managing Director

The Indian American, Gita Gopinath has become the first Deputy Managing Director of International Monetary Fund. She is the first Indian to take up the top role in...

December 3, 2021

US Senate passes bill to avert Government Shutdown

The US Congress recently passed a stop gap bill to avert government shutdown. The bill extended the funding through mid – February. The bill is usually passed so...

December 3, 2021

Nizamuddin Basti Project gets two UNESCO Heritage Awards

The UNESCO recently presented two Heritage Awards to the Nizamuddin Basti Project. The project was awarded for its conservation efforts. It was awarded with the Special Recognition for...

December 3, 2021

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 3, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 3, 2021: India Cyclone Jawad: IMD issues red alert in 4 districts of Odisha; advises fishermen not to...

December 3, 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 3, 2021

1. Central Electronics Ltd (CEL), which is set to be divested, is a CPSE under which Union Ministry? [A] Ministry of Science and Technology[B] Ministry of Electronics and...

December 3, 2021

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