Covaxin shows 81% efficacy Subject: Science and Technology Context: Bharat Biotech reportedinterim clinical efficacy of 81% in the phase 3 clinical trial of its vaccine Covaxin. Concept: Covaxin is India’s first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by Bharat Biotech is developed in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). It is an inactivated […]
Pre-monsoon shower Subject: Geography Context: IMD projects that the first spell of thundershowers of this year’s pre-monsoon season (March-May) is expected to break out over parts of Tamil Nadu and most of Kerala this week. Concept: Pre-monsoon showers are the key to plantation crops such as tea, rubber, coffee, pepper and cardamom in […]
Similipal Biosphere Subject: Environment Context: Massive threatening fire in Similipal biosphere has led to the Odisha govt deploying big contingent of field staff to douse it. Concept: Fire started in isolated places of Similipal in Mayurbhanj district in the first week of February has spread to eight forest ranges. Concern has been rising […]
30-Share Index (BSE Sensex) Subject: Economy Context: Led by Reliance Industries (RIL), the 30-share index rallied by another 1,147.76 points to 51,444.65 amidst strong global cues and hopes of stronger economic recovery and earnings growth. Concept: NSE Nifty index also increased by 326.50 points to 15,245.60 on sustained buying support. About BSE Sensex […]
Epigrap Subject: Science and technology Context: A new algorithm can potentially create a reactive influenza vaccine for swine flu, and offers a path toward a pan-influenza vaccine and possibly a pan-coronavirus vaccine as well. Context: Epigrap is an algorithm and has already been used to predict therapeutic HIV vaccine candidates, and it has […]
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) Subject: Economy Context: With two of the three operators having huge AGR liabilities as a result of the SC judgement the govt saw the raising of Rs 77, 814 crore through spectrum allocation as a positive development. Concept: It is the usage and licensing fee (spectrum usage charges and […]
Complete blood count (CBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), or Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) levels Subject: Science and Technology Context: Amidst vaccination the precautions are being taken before it is given by adhering to these tests. Concept: Complete blood count (CBC) It is a group of tests that evaluate the cells (produced and mature primarily in the […]
Gaphaz or the Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in Mountains Context: A consortium of international glacier and permafrost scientists have found that mass movement activities are still occurring in the zone covering Chamoli in Uttarakhand which witnessed flash floods recently. Concept: Other observations Based on high resolution satellite imagery indications the group concluded continuing […]
Outcome Budgeting Subject: Economy Context: Jharkhand presented its first outcome budget yesterday. Concept: Over the year’s performance budget was seen as following output, rather than outcomes (Budget speech of 2005-06 highlighted this). Outcome budgeting lays emphasis on linkages between money allocated (outlay) and the outcomes (and not just outputs). It shifts the focus […]
Dhrupad Subject: Art and Culture Context: One of the notable names in Dhrupad currently AkhileshGundecha may be suspended from Dhrupad sansthan which may also shut for time-being due to a sexual harassment charge. Concept: Dhrupad is ancient and powerful style of Hindustani Classical music. It emphasizes on emphasis on maintaining purity of the […]