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Covishield Dose Interval to be Increased
The health Ministry has decided to increase the interval between first and second doses of Covishield to up to eight weeks in the ongoing covid-19 vaccination drive. Highlights This decision was taken following the data of the global trials of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG)
The government has set up the “Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG)” for the genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 across India. Highlights This was announced by the Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare in a ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
EY survey: India among highest adopters of Digital Tech during Pandemic
A survey titled as “Embracing Digital: Is covid-19 the catalyst for lasting change?” was conducted by the EY and Imperial College London’s institute for Global Health Innovations. As per the survey, India has witnessed the highest the adoption of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
European Commission proposes Covid-19 certificate
The European Commission, on March 17, 2021, has proposed for a Covid-19 certificate called “Digital Green Certificate” covering the details regarding the Covid-19 vaccination, testing and recovery. Highlights This decision was taken in order to reopen the European Union (EU) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
PM Modi addresses 4th Global Ayurveda Festival
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi addressed the fourth Global Ayurveda Festival on March 12, 2021 in the virtual mode. Highlights On the occasion, the Prime Minister highlighted the growing global interest in Ayurveda. He also appreciated the efforts of those working ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Moody’s report on Effect of Coronavirus
Moody’s Investors Service has published a report and stated that, though the businesses and economic activities across the globe have resumed after the pandemic-related lockdowns, but it would be hard for most of the countries to return to their pre-pandemic ..