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INSACOG report: Delta variant driving infections in India

A genome sequencing government consortium of Laboratories in India, INSACOG, stressed that breakthrough infections of coronavirus cases in India comprise a high proportion of Delta variant. Key Points...

August 21, 2021

DCGI approves ZyCoV-D vaccine for Emergency Use Authorization

The Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) has approved ZyCoV-D vaccine by Zydus Cadila for Emergency Use Authorization. Key Points According to Ministry of Science and Technology, ZyCoV-D...

August 21, 2021

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 21, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 21, 2021 INDIA – PM Modi lays foundation stone of multiple projects in Somnath, Gujarat including foundation stone...

August 21, 2021

Diksha Shinde-14-yr-old panellist on NASA’s MSI Fellowship

Diksha Shinde, who is a 14-year-old girl in Aurangabad, was selected as a panellist on Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Fellowships Virtual Panel of American Space Agency, NASA. Highlights...

August 20, 2021

China approves Three-Child Policy

National legislature of China formally endorsed the three-child policy that was mooted by ruling Communist Party. Key points According to the Chinese officials, one-child policy that was implemented...

August 20, 2021

Religious Tourism: PM Modi inaugurates multiple projects in Somnath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stone of multiple projects in Somnath on August 20. Highlights Inaugurated projects include the Somnath Promenade, reconstructed temple precinct...

August 20, 2021

Sanskrit Week: being celebrated from August 19 to 25

Sanskrit Week is being celebrated from August 19 to August 25, 2021. Key Points Sanskrit Week is celebrated to promote and popularise this ancient language. On the beginning...

August 20, 2021

BRICS deal on cooperation in remote sensing satellite data sharing

BRICS Nations- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa- signed a deal for cooperation in remote sensing satellite data sharing. Key Points According to the Indian Space Research...

August 20, 2021

Advanced Chaff Technology developed by DRDO

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an advanced chaff technology with the objective of safeguarding Indian Air Force Fighter Jets from enemy missiles. Key Points...

August 20, 2021

Arogya Dhara 2.0- Key Facts

Arogya Dhara 2.0 was launched by Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on August 18, 2021 in order to increase the reach of Ayushman Bharat – Jan Arogya Yojana. Key...

August 20, 2021

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