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T CELL IMMUNITY IS NOT MEASURED IN THE RECENT STUDY Subject: Science & tech Context: T cell immunity was not measured in the recent study of healthcare workers (HCW) in India. Concept: T cells (also called T lymphocytes) are one of the major components of the adaptive immune system. Their roles include directly […]
POWER MINISTRY CIRCULATED DISCUSSION PAPER ON MBED Subject : Economy Context : Ministry of Power has circulated discussion Paper on Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED) on 1st June 2021 to all concerned stakeholders for obtaining their inputs and comments. Concept : Since electricity cannot be stored in power lines, the entity operating the […]
RULE 80-A OF THE CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICE (PENSION) RULES 1972 Subject : Governance Context :The Union government has written to all Ministries relaxing the norms for disbursing pension to families of deceased employees considering their urgent need of funds for their livelihood during covid-19. Concept : The authorities have been told to disburse […]
SIDBI INVITES BID TO SET UP NaBFID Subject : National Organizations Context : SIDBI on behalf of the government has floated Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting bids from consultants to help set up Rs 20,000 crore DFI called National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) to catalyse investment in fund-starved infrastructure sector. […]
CHEMICAL WEAPONS USED IN SYRIA Subject: International Conventions Context: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has told the United Nations Security Council that it investigated 77 allegations against Syria, and concluded in 17 cases chemical weapons were likely or definitely used. Concept: Syria was pressed to join the chemical weapons convention […]
ISRO DEVELOPS 3 TYPES OF VENTILATORS Subject: Science & tech Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation has developed three types of ventilators, and has come forward to transfer the technology to industry for clinical usage as the country battles the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. Concept: PRANA A low-cost and portable critical care […]
PUNJAB, TN, KERALA TOPS IN EDUCATION INDEX RANKING Subject: Governance Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Education has released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for states and union territories. Concept: About Performance Grading Index (PGI) It is a set of 70 parameters to catalyse transformational change in the field of school education. […]
NPR SLIPS VALID FOR LONG TERM VISA: MHA Subject: Governance Context: Migrants belonging to the six non-Muslim minority communities from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, while applying for long-term visas (LTVs), can also produce National Population Register (NPR) enrolment slips as proof of duration of their stay in India, according to a Union Home […]
MORE ANTIBODIES PRODUCED BY COVISHIELD THAN COVAXIN : STUDY Subject: Science & tech Context: Seropositivity rates to anti-spike antibody were significantly higher in Covishield recipients compared to Covaxin after the first dose, the study claimed. Concept: This ongoing, Pan-India, Cross-sectional, Coronavirus Vaccine-induced Antibody Titre (COVAT) study is being conducted amongst HCW, with or […]
CONSUMER CONFIDENC SURVEY Subject: Important Surveys / Reports Context: The latest Consumer Confidence Survey has shown that the Indian consumer sentiment has hit an all-time low. Concept: The RBI conducts this survey every couple of months by asking households in 13 major cities about their current perceptions and future expectations on a wide […]