Page-7 of Current Affairs - December, 2021
What are the New COVID Vaccines and Pill Approved by India?
India cleared two more covid vaccines and one pill on December 28, 2021. Key Points The two vaccines, Corbevax and Covovax, were approved by drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Anti-viral drug Molnupiravir was also approved. It can ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Guidelines for Flex-Fuel Vehicles and Flex-Fuel Strong Hybrid EVs
Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued guidelines for Flex-Fuel Vehicles and Flex-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Key Points As per guidelines, the Automatic Manufacturers in India have been asked to start manufacturing Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) and Flex ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India’s Chairship at UNSC Counter Terrorism Committee
In January 2022, India will chair the UNSC counterterrorism committee, after 10 long years. Key Points The Counter terrorism committee is of a greater significance for India, because, India has been pitching pertinent measures to fight terrorism across the global ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
December 27: International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed on December 27, every year in a bid to raise public awareness on epidemics on all levels and prepare for future outbreaks. Highlights United Nations and the World Health Organisation (WHO) had ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Kanpur Metro Rail Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kanpur on December 28, 2021 and inaugurate the completed section of Kanpur Metro Rail Project. Highlights Prime Minister will also inaugurate “Bina-Panki multi-product pipeline project”. later, he will address the 54th convocation ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
NITI Aayog’s Fourth Health Index released
On December 27, 2021, the NITI Aayog released its fourth Health Index. Highlights The fourth round of Index took into account the period 2019-20 as reference year. NITI Aayog prepared this report in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & ..