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Centre proposes measures to reduce Delhi air pollution

The Central government has proposed several measures in an affidavit before supreme court, to reduce Delhi air pollution. Key Points Central government expressed its unwillingness to ask its...

November 17, 2021

Pfizer- Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) Sign Agreement For COVID-19 Oral Candidate

Pfizer has signed an agreement with Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) on November 16, 2021 for Covid-19 Oral Candidate called Paxlovid Highlights Pfizer stated that, it is seeking emergency...

November 17, 2021

Russia’s Direct-Ascent Anti-Satellite (DA-ASAT) test

A direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile was tested by Russia on November 15, 2021. Highlights DA-ASAT missile struck a Russian satellite called COSMOS 1408, as a result, debris field...

November 17, 2021

IOC advice on Transgender Athlete Rules

International Olympic Committee (IOC) published advice on transgender athlete rules, recently. Key Points This move is aimed at helping sports write eligibility rules for transgender athletes. IOC advices...

November 17, 2021

e-Shram: 70% informal workers SC, ST, OBCs

On India’s first centralised database of unorganised workers, e-Shram portal, more than 7.86 crore registrations have been done till date. Out of this number, 40.5 percent belong to...

November 17, 2021

“Mother on Campus” Scheme

The “Mother on Campus” Scheme was launched by the Tripura Government. The scheme was launched to ensure safe, clean and homely atmosphere in the student hostels. What are...

November 17, 2021

Duare Ration Scheme

The Duare Ration Scheme is “Ration at Door step Scheme”. It was launched by the West Bengal Chief Minister in November 2021. What are the key features of...

November 17, 2021

National Press Day

Every year, the National Press Day is celebrated on November 16. The day is celebrated to honour the Press Council of India (PCI). The PCI is a statutory...

November 17, 2021

Umlingla Pass

The Umling La Pass is located in the Indo – China border. The pass is highly barren and has no trace of civilization. In 2021, the Border and...

November 17, 2021

Kaiser – i – Hind

Kaiser – i – Hind is a rare species of swallowtail butterfly. It is found in North India, Nepal and North of Vietnam. Kaiser – I – Hind...

November 17, 2021

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