Page-6 of Current Affairs - May, 2021

‘Dharavi Model’ of COVID-19 Management

May 28, 2021

Dharavi is a slum in Mumbai that reported some 99 COVID-19 cases every day in April 2021. But, in last some days, number of cases is declining gradually. According to officials, ‘Dharavi model’ of COVID-19 management and vaccination drive have helped in containing second ..

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DBT approved for Mid-Day-Meal Scheme

May 28, 2021

Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, has approved proposal to provide monetary assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to students under Mid-Day meal scheme. Who will benefit? Direct benefit Transfer of cooking cost component if Mid-Day-Meal scheme will benefit ..

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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021

May 28, 2021

World Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed every year on May 28. The day is marked across the globe to address societal stigma and to raise awareness on maintaining menstrual hygiene. Who launched the day? Menstrual Hygiene Day is a global ..

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Hong Kong woman breaks record for fastest ascent of Everest

May 28, 2021

Hong Kong mountaineer, Tsang Yin-hung, recorded “world’s fastest ascent of Everest by a woman” in just 26 hours. Highlights Tsang climbed 8,848.86-metre mountain in a record time of 25 hours and 50 minutes in her third attempt. Earlier in 2017, ..

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DNA Vaccines Effective in Hamsters

May 28, 2021

Researchers from Taiwan developed a vaccine using DNA of coronavirus spike protein and tested its efficacy on Mice and Hamsters. This technique is different than mRNA vaccines. Highlights DNA vaccines are usually hard to deliver into cells. But, researchers from ..

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Centre to launch Unified Health Interface

May 28, 2021

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, chaired a high-level meeting and reviewed the progress of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). It was highlighted, a Unified Health Interface (UHI) will be rolled soon. Background Prime Minister announced the launch of NDHM on 74th ..

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