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Booster Dose Maybe Necessary For All Adults: ICMR

Sonia SolankiApril 2, 20220

Booster Dose for all adults might be a reality soon. As the ICMR's National Institute of Virology (NIV) Director Priya Abraham said, "Eventually all adults in India may get booster dose but a decision may be taken after evaluation of relevant data by the expert groups and factoring in issues like availability of vaccines." This observation comes after the study of the effect of vaccination post first and second dose. As the antibodies count decreases post the second dose in a time span of eight months. So, a booster dose can give that extra immunity cover to a person against variants of coronavirus. The booster dose is very effective against the Omicron variant too. Why Booster Dose Is Necessary? Every covid vaccine has a tendency to produce antibodies against the virus. But the e...

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Centre Approves Raising And Accelerating MSME Performance By World Bank

Pooja YadavApril 1, 20220

The Union Cabinet has approved the “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance” (RAMP) programme that's also supported by the World Bank and can cost Rs 6,062.45 crore. The newly launched RAMP scheme would commence within the fiscal year 2022-23. The recommendation was made by K V Kamath Committee, U K Sinha Committee and Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PMEAC). The total financial outlay for the RAMP scheme is Rs.6,062.45 crore (USD 808 Million). United Nations agency is providing a loan of Rs.3750 crore (USD 500 Million) for this programme and therefore the remaining Rs.2312.45 crore (USD 308 Million) is being funded by the Central government. This scheme is looking to support various COVID-19 related Recovery and Resilience Interventions of the Ministry of ...

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Electrification Of 741-Km Konkan Railway Stretch Begins

Pooja YadavApril 1, 20220

This project involves electrification of the 741-kilometre stretch will bring about savings of fuel amounting to Rs 150 crore. This project will reduce the dependence on diesel along with ensuring pollution-free, seamless operations. The Indian Railways have plans for 100% electrification of its broad-gauge network by December 2023. Mumbai, the business capital is connected with Mangalore via the Konkan Railway. Not only this but the Konan Railways line passes through Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka along the country’s western coast. The project’s foundation was laid in 2015 with a cost that stands at Rs 1,287 crore. Electrification of railway lines will be done by South Central Railway (SCR) Along with this project, the SCR has also completed 163 kilometres of electrification o...

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Border Agreement Signed Between Assam, Meghalaya; Know Some Key Points

Pooja YadavApril 1, 20220

A border agreement has been signed between Assam and Meghalaya recently. With this newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Meghalaya will gain 18.33 square kilometers and Assam 18.46 sq km out of the entire of 36.79 sq km in 6 out of 12 areas differences were resolved between the 2 states. As far as the MoU is concerned, it was signed between Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma. Amit Shah, the Union home minister was also present during this signing. The boundary dispute has been happening between both states for an extended period of your time and over the years 50 meetings are conducted to resolve this issue. The MoU is considered to be a full and final agreement with respect to the six areas of differen...

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AFSPA To Be Lifted In Assam, Manipur And Nagaland Districts, Amit Shah Calls it “Historic” Step By PM Modi

Sonia SolankiApril 1, 20220

The AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) is to be lifted in districts of 3 North East States. The 3 states include Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland. AFSPA in Assam is lifted from 23 districts completely and in one district it is diluted not abolished. In Manipur 15 districts and in Nagaland 7 districts are free from AFSPA. This information of removing AFSPA releases from the MoH officially. The statement says that under the vision and guidance of PM Modi to bring improved security situation and fast-tracked development, several efforts and agreements to end an insurgency are made possible. This is a "historic" step taken by PM Modi and his government calls, Amit Shah, Home Minister Of India. Lifting AFSPA Will Help NE States : Well AFSPA has always been a controversial issue ov...

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Maharashtra: All COVID-19 Restrictions To Be Removed; Big Decision On Wearing Masks

Gunjan ChaudharyApril 1, 20220

COVID-19 cases are continuously decreasing in India. In view of this, the Maharashtra government has decided to remove all the restrictions applicable in the state. A decision on this was taken in the cabinet meeting held on Thursday. Giving information about this, health minister Rajesh Tope said that from April 2, wearing face masks will be voluntary in the state. That is, now it will be up to the public whether they should wear masks or not. Tope said that this decision was taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray. Tope said that from Gudi Padwa, the Marathi New Year, all COVID-19 related restrictions under the Epidemic Diseases Act and the Disaster Management Act will be withdrawn. After more than two years in Maharashtra, all pandemic-related restrict...

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‘Will Dissolve Assembly If No-Confidence Motion Is Withdrawn’: Imran Khan

Gunjan ChaudharyApril 1, 20220

The number game of the Opposition is getting stronger amid the ongoing political crisis of Pakistan. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan has proposed that he will dissolve the assembly if the no-confidence motion against him is withdrawn. This information has been given in a report of Pakistan based agency Geo News. The report quoted sources as saying that an important personality has conveyed this message of Imran Khan to the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Shahbaz Sharif. According to sources, this came to the fore in a meeting of opposition leaders ahead of the assembly session to debate the no-confidence motion. Sources have further said that PM Imran Khan has also said that if the opposition parties do not agree to my suggestion, then he is ready to face any

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CS Rajan Takes Charge As Chairman Of Infrastructure Leasing And Finance Limited

Pooja YadavMarch 31, 20220

CS Rajan has been appointed asA the chairman of Infrastructure Leasing and Finance Ltd (IL&FS) and can start after Uday Kotak’s term ends in the week. CS Rajan has been appointed to the present post for a period of six months. In September 2021, the govt had extended the term of Uday Kotak by six months. The term was extended so continuity can be maintained about the plan being puzzled out for the crisis-struck organization. Uday Kotak is that the chief military officer (CEO) and director of Kotak Mahindra Bank. A debt of around Rs 55,000 crores which is cherish 90 percent of the initial debt of Rs 61,000 crore has been addressed. IL&FS also maintained its forecast that was made earlier of resolving the debt of Rs 61,000 crore, representing 62 percent of the full fund-...

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Nominations Sought For Prime Minister’s Yoga Award-2022; Apply Till April 27

Gunjan ChaudharyMarch 31, 20220

Nominations have been sought from the AYUSH Ministry for the Prime Minister's Yoga Award-2022. The winners of awards will be announced on International Day of Yoga (21 June 2022). These awards are announced every year to promote the Prime Minister's Yoga. Awards will be given in two categories. It has two categories national and international. Two national awards will be given to institutions of Indian origin for their contribution to the promotion and development of yoga and two international awards to institutions of Indian or foreign origin. According to the AYUSH Ministry, the participants can send their applications and nominations through the website https://innovateindia.mygov.in/pm-yoga-awards-2022/. The names of the winners for the award will be announced on the 8th Internat...

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Stockholm Water Prize 2022 Goes To Professor Wilfried Brutsaert; Know More

Pooja YadavMarch 30, 20220

The Stockholm Water Prize 2022 has been awarded by The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) to Professor Wilfried Brutsaert for his innovative add evaluating environmental evaporation. This prize is widely considered to be the laurels for Water. Professor Brutsaert was awarded this prize as he has developed methods for quantifying evaporation and therefore the role it plays within the Earth’s energy balance that permits for accurate estimations of how precipitation can evolve. This method is of utmost importance to the exposed local communities across the globe as they're going to be desperate to predict daily water levels similarly to water levels available in the future. Even though the award was announced on 22nd March, this prize is going to be presented to P...

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Covovax Review: NTAGI’s Working Group To Review New Serum Vaccine

Gunjan ChaudharyMarch 30, 20220

The COVID-19 working group of the National Technical Advisor (NTAGI) will review the new corona vaccine 'Covovax' developed by the Serum Institute of India (SII). This vaccine is designed for children and adults specifically. And the review meeting will be held on April 1. The NTAGI set up for Immunization has a three-tier system to decide on a vaccine. This working group is of the first level review. A second-level Standing Technical Sub-Committee (STSC) will review and discuss the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine data after the working group looks at the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine data. Thereafter, STSC will give its decision to the third group to make the final decision. Booster Dose Is Not For Everyone In the meeting to be held on Friday, NTAGI will not discu...

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Is Fuel Hike A New Normal For Indians? Find Out How BJP Deviates This Issue

Sonia SolankiMarch 30, 20220

Fuel Hike is now an activity that is like any other day to day activity. That's why people have not seen any roads protesting against the hike. Is this a cold reaction as media propagated or the reality is different on the ground? Whatever is the scenario but one important thing which is visible is that the BJP led govt has been able to dilute the impact of the price hike. It's the same government that used slogans like "Bahut hui mehangai ki maar, ab ki baar Modi sarkar" in the 2014 polls. Fuel Hike: A Silent Killer For Common Man The one thing which needs to be understood is that the fuel hike is like a slow and silent killer. As every department and work is related to fuel costing. Like the prices of vegetables, cosmetics, milk products, electronic products, paper, edible oils,...

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