1. Economy ADB gives an assurance of 2.2 billion USD loan to India India had approached ADB (Asian Development Bank) and AIID (Asian African Infrastructure Investment Bank) for economic assistance against the pandemic The funds from ADB are to be used by India to address economic impacts of COVID-19 Quick Read more…
1. Miscellaneous “Operation Shield” launched by the Delhi Government The Operation will be implemented in 21 containment zones of Delhi. The steps to be implemented are: S- Sealing of 21 containment zones H- Home quarantining of residents in these zones I- Isolation of primary and secondary contacts of infected individuals Read more…
1. Government Schemes Swasth ke Sipahi: Delivery of essential medicines under PMBJP Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra aims to provide quality and affordable healthcare to those in need As part of PMBJP, pharmacists or “Swasth ke Sipahi” are ensuring doorstep delivery of essential services and medicines to patients and elderly Read more…
1. National Affairs Three types of Health Care Facilities to be set for COVID-19 cases The three types have been detailed by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare The three facilities are: 1) COVID Care Centre : For mild cases 2) Dedicated COVID Health Centre : For medium cases 3) Read more…
1. Person in News UB Pravin Rao: New Nasscom chief The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Infosys has been appointed as chairperson of Nasscom for 2020-21 RK Menon has been appointed as the vice-chairperson of Nasscom Quick Facts: The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) is a trade Read more…
1. Person in News Naveen Patnaik gets PETA award for allocating funds to feed community animals Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik was conferred Hero to Animals Award by PETA His state government sanctioned Rs 54 lakh to feed stray animals during the lockdown He received a framed certificate and a letter Read more…
1. Miscellaneous UberMEdic Service launched by NHA and Uber National Health Authority (NHA) has partnered with UberMEdic Service. The service will provide transportation to healthcare workers working against COVID-19 150 cars with protective plastic enclosing will be provided as part of the service. Quick Facts: NHA, established in 2018, is Read more…
1. Science and Technology NASA selects SunRISE Mission to study Giant Solar Particle Storms SunRISE mission will study how the Sun generates and releases giant space weather storms/solar particle storms into planetary space. This will help protect astronauts from solar radiation. Quick Facts: Jim Bridenstine is the administrator of NASA. Read more…
1. Person in News Arjun Dev: Famous Indian historian passes away Prof. Arjun Dev worked as a historian at the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). He is the author of History of the World: From the Late 19th to the Early 20th Century He was part of Read more…
1. India and the World Tata Power JV starts Shuakhevi HPP in Georgia Adjaristsqali Georgia LLC is a joint venture between Tata Power, Norway’s Clean Energy Invest (CEI), and International Financial Corporation (IFC). It has announced commencement of commercial operation of the 178 MW Shuakhevi Hydro Power Project (Shuakhevi HPP) Read more…