Subject: Science and tech Context: China announced that it is joining the coronavirus vaccine alliance known as COVAX. Concept: COVAX is co-led by Gavi, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and WHO. Its aim is to accelerate the development and manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines, and to guarantee fair and equitable access for every country […]
Subject: Science and tech Context: Proctored exams are viewed as a technological solution to curb malpractises exercised during online exams. Concept: Proctoring enables students to write a test online in a remote location, while maintaining the integrity of the test. Students must confirm their identity and they may be monitored through video. That video is […]
Subject: Economy Context: RBI has introduced on-tap targeted long-term repo operations (TLTRO) of Rs 1,00,000 crore for providing additional liquidity and extended SLR holding limits till March 2022 and announced open market operations (OMOs) for state development loans (SDLs) for the first time to compress the rising spreads. Concept: On-tap TLTRO: The LTRO is a […]
Subject: International Organisation Context: 2020 Nobel Peace Prize to the UN agency World Food Programme (WFP) for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict. […]
On this day World mental health day: World Mental Health Day is observed on 10thOctober every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. Daily Prelims Topic What is the WFP?? RBI ( TLTRO , OMO, Bond Yield) Proctoring Anti-Radiation […]