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Facts in News

Facts in News R21/Matrix M The new vaccine candidate, called R21/Matrix M, is a modified version of RTS, S. RTS, S is another candidate against malaria that has been in development for more than 30 years ago. It is the first, and the only, vaccine to reduce malaria in children. But it is not highly […]

Biomedical Waste

In Context  The surge in the number of active COVID-19 cases in Delhi led to an increase in the quantum of sanitary and biomedical waste. Bio-medical Waste It is the waste generated during the research testing, diagnosis, treatment, immunization or any other medical procedure of human beings or animals. Major Concerns  Covid-19 waste generated last […]

Slow Rise in Production: PMI

In News According to a recent survey, the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) results for April 2021 showed a slowdown in rates of growth for new orders and output, both of which eased to eight-month lows amid the intensification of the Covid-19 crisis. Major Highlights The seasonally adjusted India Manufacturing PMI was at 55.5 in April, […]

PLI scheme for IT Hardware

In News  Recently, Some companies have applied to avail the benefits of the government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing IT hardware in India. PLI for IT Hardware It was notified on 03.03.2021.  The PLI Scheme extends an incentive of 4% to 2% and 1% on net incremental sales (over the base year of FY […]

COVID-19: India’s Leading Cause Of Deaths

In News According to the recent estimates by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), the COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as the biggest cause of death in India. Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent global health research centre at the University of Washington, US About India has recorded more than […]

5G Trials in India

In News Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has given permission to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) to conduct trials for the use and application of 5G technology. About the Trials Applicant TSPs include Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and MTNL. These TSPs have tied up with original equipment manufacturers and technology providers like Ericsson, Nokia, […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 Indian virus variant being sent to UK to check for vaccine test (S&T ) About the COVID 19 variant named B.1.617, […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 No GST on imports of vaccine, medical oxygen (Economy) Conditional ‘ad-hoc’ Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption on imports of Covid-19 relief material. Rationale behind the step and the impact of the move. GS 2 6   11 The nuclear challenge […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Article 311  Article 311 of the Constitution of India states that no person who is a member of a civil service of the Union or an all-India service or a civil service of a State or holds a civil post under the Union or a State shall be dismissed or removed by […]

Green Panel Clears Central Vista Projects

In News Recently, the Ministry of Environment cleared ancillary projects under the Central Vista, including a new residence for the Prime Minister. Key Points The environmental clearance for the new Parliament building has already been accorded earlier this year. The Prime Minister’s residence is scheduled to be readied by December 2022, a month after the […]

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