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‘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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Vice President launched ‘Vaccinate India Programme’
Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu, launched “Vaccinate India Programme” on August 24, 2021. On the occasion, he appealed to the people to strictly follow COVID-19 norms. Key points This programme was organised by Give India Foundation and Sustainable ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Israel launched Covid antibody tests for children aged 3
Israel launched antibody testing for children aged as three in order to get the exact number of unvaccinated youths who have developed antibody against coronavirus. Key Points These tests were launched in the backdrop of opening up of schools. Despite ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Can Antibodies post vaccine fight Delta variant?
According to a lab study conducted in US, Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus cannot evade antibodies generated by vaccination. Key Points Findings were published in journal ‘Immunity’. It helped in explaining why vaccinated people have escaped the worst of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Uneven vaccination in India’s most populous districts
India’s most populous districts are witnessing uneven vaccination coverage over the past months. This raise concerns over resurgence in covid-19 cases in some of the districts. Highlights 30 most populous districts in India, that account for one sixth of India’s ..