COVID-19 vaccination
UK :1st country to approve Omicron Vaccine
The United Kingdom has authorized the first ever covid-19 vaccine for Omicron variant. It is the first country to do so. Authorization of vaccine will now pave ways for autumn booster campaign using two-strain shot of Moderna. Highlights: Conditional authorisation ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
CoWIN repurposed for Universal Immunisation Program
The Covid-19 vaccination platform Co-WIN is set to be repurposed for Universal Immunisation program as well as blood donation. This announcement was made by CoWin Chief & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Health Authority, Dr RS Sharma. This platform ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 Campaign
On 1st June 2022, the Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 campaign began across the nation to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive complete Covid-19 vaccination. This campaign gives special focus on the vaccination of those aged between 12 to 14 and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Bharat Biotech Nasal Booster Trials
The Drug controller General of India has approved the COVAXIN booster trials. These boosters were produced by Bharat Biotech, the same company that produces COVAXIN. The boosters are being introduced for the vulnerable population. The booster doses will provide the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Telangana: First large state to complete 100 per cent 1st dose Covid vaccination
The State of Telangana has become India’s first state to compete 100 per cent 1st dose Covid-19 vaccination. Key Points This milestone was achieved with the efforts of all health workers, including the ASHA workers and ANMs to doctors. Telangana ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India: Vaccination for children above 15 years
On December 25, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that children aged 15-18 years will get covid-19 vaccination from January 3, 2022. Highlights He also announced a ‘precautionary’ or third dose for healthcare and frontline workers. The third dose will ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
‘Knock every door’ campaign for Second-dose Vaccination
Union Health Ministry has asked states and Union Territories to come up with district-level plan and launch a “Har Ghar Dastak” (Knock every door) campaign across poor performing districts. Key Facts Central government has also asked states & union territories ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India set to touch 100 crore Covid vaccination mark
India crossed another significant milestone in its fight against the covid-19 pandemic on October 21, 2021. It touched the mark of 100 crore Covid vaccinations including the first as well as second doses. Key Points On the other hand, India ..