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Covid Vaccine Makers and indemnity Subject : Science & tech Context : In talks over supply of their vaccines in India, Pfizer and Moderna are seeking indemnity against costs of compensation for adverse events. Concept : Globally, the two companies have supplied their Covid-19 vaccines only after indemnities were given against the costs […]
Proposed Integrated Theatre Commands Subject : Defence Context : While deliberations continue for a consensus on the creation of the military’s integrated theatre commands, the four proposed commands are likely be raised by year-end, according to a government official. Concept : Integrated Theatre Command: An integrated theatre command envisages a unified command of […]
Govt seeks ‘affordable’ price, production cut phase – out from OPEC Subject : International Organisations Context : With domestic retail fuel prices soaring to record high on rising global oil rates, India on Thursday asked oil cartel OPEC for ‘affordable’ oil price within a ‘reasonable band’ and that the producers should phase out […]
88% of SMB’s yet to avail stimulus benefits Subject : Economy Context : A nationwide survey conducted among self employed, micro and small businesses (SMBs) during June 10-15 indicates that 88 per cent of the respondents have not yet availed the benefits of any of the stimulus packages announced by the government. Concept […]
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sectors Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR) Subject: Govt Schemes Concept : RashtriyaKrishiVikasYojana – Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sectors Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR) is a unique scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW). It is aimed at strengthening infrastructure in Agriculture […]
Grey matter loss seen after COVID Subject : Science & tech Context : The loss of smell and taste, which is among the most common symptoms associated with coronavirus infection, is writ large in the brain, says a study that scanned brain images from a group of volunteers to compare changes before and […]
Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) Programme Subject : International Relations Context : Recently, the Ministry of Finance has announced that Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) programme was launched in Bhutan. Concept : Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) It is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for […]
Central Warehousing Corporation Subject : National organisations Context : Union Cabinet approves merger of Central Railside Warehouse Company Limited (CRWC) with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC). Concept : Central Warehousing Corporation is a Mini-Ratna Category-I CPSE. It is a statutory body which was established under ‘The Warehousing Corporations Act, 1962. It is a public […]
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Subject : Geography / IR Context : The Union Cabinet has approved an Agreement between India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines for the Exchange of Information and to provide assistance to each other in collection of tax claims. Concept : This is a new Agreement between the […]
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary Subject : Environment Context : Recently, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has given the green signal to RamgarhVishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary as 52nd Tiger Reserve of India. Concept : RamgarhVishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary It is the fourth tiger reserve of Rajasthan after Ranthambore, Sariska and Mukundra tiger reserves. It is […]