AYUSH 64 Why in News? The scientists found that AYUSH 64, a poly herbal formulation developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush is useful in the treatment of asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID-19 infection as an adjunct to standard care. It is worthwhile to mention that initially the …
Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters Why in News? The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, has approved the signing and ratification of an Agreement between the Government of Republic of India and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in …
Certified Organic Production Hubs Why in News? Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) is working to identify Traditional Organic Areas to transform them into certified organic production hubs. The Government of India has certified 14,491 ha of such area under Car Nicobar and Nancowry group of islands in UT of A&N Islands. This …
Project DANTAK Why in News? Project DANTAK is commemorating its Diamond Jubilee in Bhutan. It was a fitting tribute to the sacrifices made by personnel of DANTAK in strengthening the bonds of friendship between India and Bhutan. It may be recalled that over 1,200 DANTAK personnel laid down their lives while constructing important infrastructure in …
EXERCISE VARUNA – 2021 Why in News? The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ is to be conducted in the Arabian Sea. From the Indian Navy’s side, guided missile stealth destroyer INS Kolkata, guided missile frigates INS Tarkash and INS Talwar, Fleet Support Ship INS Deepak, with Seaking 42B and …
SWAMITVA scheme Why in News? Prime Minister will launch the distribution of e-property cards under the SWAMITVA scheme on 24th April 2021 (National Panchayati Raj Day). Prime Minister will also confer the National Panchayat Awards 2021 on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj day. The National Panchayat Awards 2021 are being conferred under the following …
India-U.S. climate partnership Why in News? Prime Minister announced that India and the U.S. were launching an energy and climate partnership during U.S. President Leaders Summit on Climate, a two-day gathering that included 40 heads of state and government. Goal Its goal would be to “mobilise finance and speed clean energy deployment; demonstrate and scale …
Leaders’ Summit on Climate Why in News? Prime Minister will participate in the Leaders’ Summit on Climate at the invitation of President of U.S.A., being held virtually on 22-23 April 2021. Prime Minister will make his remarks in the Leaders’ Session on “Our Collective Sprint to 2030”. Nearly 40 other world leaders are participating in …