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Singapore introduces ‘Vaccinated Travel Lanes’
Singapore has introduced a “Vaccinated Travel Lanes”, for the fully vaccinated travellers. Highlights Reopening of international travel in the backdrop of Covid-19 is not going to be a straightforward affair. Countries have been experimenting several concepts in order to allow ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
8th Meeting of Agricultural Experts of BIMSTEC Countries held
8th Meeting of Agricultural Experts of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Countries was hosted by India on August 31, 2021. Highlights Meeting was attended by Agricultural Ministries from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Sri Lanka declares Food Emergency
Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency over food shortages on August 31, 2021 after private banks in the country ran out of foreign exchange to finance imports. Highlights Sri Lanka is suffering from a hard-hitting economic crisis. Following the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
New AY.12 sub-lineage of Delta Variant
Indian states have reported new cases of sub-lineage AY.12 of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, in recent months. According to experts, this new sub-lineage could be a reason behind the recent surge in COVID cases in Israel. Highlights According to India Sars ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Moody’s: Second Covid Wave Increased Banks’ Asset Risks
According to Moody’s Investors Service, second wave of Covid infections has increased the asset risks for Indian banks. Highlights According to it, second wave of coronavirus infections in India has exacerbated stress on individuals and small businesses. They were hit ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Maharashtra govt launched Special Programme for Widows
Maharashtra government launched a special mission called “Mission Vatsalya” in order to help women who lost their husbands to COVID-19. Highlights Mission Vatsalya will provide several services and some 18 benefits under one roof to those women. It been designed ..