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June 1, 2022 -_3.1

COVAX: Bangladesh now the top recipient of Covid vaccines

The COVAX facility, which is a worldwide effort co-led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovation, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the World Health Organization, with UNICEF as a key delivery partner, has received approximately 190 million doses of COVID 19 vaccines. COVAX is responsible for more than 62 percent of the doses delivered to …

June 1, 2022 -_4.1

Rajesh Gera appointed DG National Informatics Centre

Senior scientist Rajesh Gera has been appointed as the Director-General, National Informatics Centre (NIC), a Personnel Ministry order issued. He is currently Deputy Director-General in the NIC. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Gera, Scientist ‘G’, to the post of Director-General. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance …

June 1, 2022 -_5.1

Jan Aushadhi stores surpassed the Rs 100 crore revenue threshold

Jan Aushadhi Jan Aushadhi stores surpassed Rs 100 crore for the first time. More than 1,600 generic pharmaceuticals, 250 surgical equipment, nutraceuticals, Ayush products, and Suvidha Sanitary pads are available in Jan Aushadhi locations. The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is implemented by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI). All Government …

June 1, 2022 -_6.1

Defence Ministry signs Rs 2,971-crore deal for indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range missiles

The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with the defence public sector undertaking Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of the indigenously developed Astra Mk-I Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air to air missiles and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Navy at a cost of Rs 2,971 Crore. Buy Prime …

June 1, 2022 -_7.1

PM announces ‘Yoga for Humanity’ is the theme of eighth International Day of Yoga

Yoga for Humanity ‘Yoga for Humanity’ has been chosen as the theme of the eighth International Day of Yoga to be organised in India and across the globe on June 21. The theme has been selected after much deliberation and consultation and it appropriately portrays how yoga served humanity in alleviating suffering during the peak …

Gujarat government inked an agreement with Isha Outreach to conserve soil

Gujarat government inked an agreement with Isha Outreach to conserve soil

Gujarat’s Climate Change Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join the worldwide ‘Save Soil’ initiative. Sadhguru, the Founder and Spiritual Leader of Isha Outreach, and Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Ahmedabad. Jaggi Sadguru has set out on a 100-day motorcycle tour to raise awareness about …

June 1, 2022 -_10.1

Bollywood Singer KK dies after performing at Kolkata concert

Noted Bollywood singer KK (Krishnakumar Kunnath) who mesmerized music lovers for over three decades is no more. The 53-year-old singer died in Kolkata after a live performance. KK was regarded as one of the top singers of Bollywood. KK sang in Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Assamese. Buy Prime Test Series for all …

June 1, 2022 -_11.1

Indian-origin academic appointed to Bank of England’s monetary panel

Leading UK-based academic, Dr Swati Dhingra has been named as the first Indian-origin woman to be appointed as an external member of the Bank of England’s interest rate-setting committee. Dhingra will replace current external member, Michael Saunders, who has been on the MPC since August 2016. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance …

New law introduced in Canada aims to 'freeze' handgun ownership

New law introduced in Canada aims to ‘freeze’ handgun ownership

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled new legislation that would implement “some of the harshest gun control measures” in decades, including a “freeze” on the country’s handgun purchases and sales. Trudeau cited a succession of mass shootings in Canada over the years, as well as recent assaults in the United States, as part of …