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1. Ayush-64 IN NEWS: Ministry of Ayush responds to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about “Ayush-64”. The polyherbal drug AYUSH 64 has been found to be useful in treating mild to moderate cases of Covid 19 in clinical trials. KEY POINTS: What is Ayush-64 Ayush-64 is an Ayurvedic formulation, developed by the Central Council for Research […]
1.Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) IN NEWS: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has launched an online portal for ‘Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry’(PLISFPI). Key takeaways Government of India has approved a new Central Sector Scheme namely‘ Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry’ for implementation […]
1. Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen IN NEWS: PM reviewed progress on setting up of PSA plants. He was informed that around 1500 PSA plants are in the process of being set up through the contribution of PM CARES, PSUs and others. He directed officials to ensure the speedy completion of these plants. KEY POINTS: […]
1. Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs. IN NEWS: The Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) has finalised and recommended quality standards for four spices; cloves, oregano, basil, and ginger. KEY POINTS: The committee forwarded these four new standards to the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) for adoption at final step 8, as […]
1.MACS 1407 IN NEWS: New high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean can help boost countrywide production. KEY POINTS: Indian Scientists have developed a high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean. This newly developed variety called MACS 1407 is suitable for cultivation in the states of Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and North-Eastern states. Its seeds will […]
1. Python-5. IN NEWS: DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air to Air Missile. Key takeaways Tejas, India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, added the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) in its air-to-air weapons capability Trials were also aimed to validate enhanced capability of Derby Beyond Visual Range (BVR) AAM on Tejas. The trials also […]
1. Supply Chain Resilience initiative. IN NEWS: The Trade Ministers of India,Japan and Australia formally launched the Supply Chain Resilience initiative in a Trilateral Ministerial Meeting held virtually. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Based on the consultations since September last year, the ministers noted the importance of risk management and continuity plans in order to avoid supply chain […]
1. Project DANTAK IN NEWS: Project DANTAK completes 60 years in Bhutan. KEY POINTS: Project DANTAK was established on April 24, 1961 as a result of the visionary leadership of His Majesty the Third King and then Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru. Identifying the utmost importance of connectivity in spurring the socio-economic development and growth […]
1. PM CARES to fund 551 oxygen plants in hospitals. IN NEWS: The PM CARES Fund has approved the allocation of funds for setting up 551 Pressure Swing Adsorption medical oxygen generation plants at public health facilities across the country, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement on Sunday. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: The Fund […]
1. EXERCISE VARUNA – 2021 IN NEWS: The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ is scheduled to be conducted in the Arabian Sea from 25th to 27th April 2021. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The exercise will see high tempo-naval operations at sea, including advanced air defence and anti-submarine exercises, intense fixed and […]