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  Facts in News R21/Matrix M The new vaccine candidate, called R21/Matrix M, is a modified version of RTS, S. RTS, S is another candidate against malaria that has been in development for more than 30 years ago. It is the first, and the only, vaccine to reduce malaria in children. But it is not […]

In Context  The surge in the number of active COVID-19 cases in Delhi led to an increase in the quantum of sanitary and biomedical waste. Bio-medical Waste It is the waste generated during the research testing, diagnosis, treatment, immunization or any other medical procedure of human beings or animals. Major Concerns  Covid-19 waste generated last […]

In News According to a recent survey, the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) results for April 2021 showed a slowdown in rates of growth for new orders and output, both of which eased to eight-month lows amid the intensification of the Covid-19 crisis. Major Highlights The seasonally adjusted India Manufacturing PMI was at 55.5 in April, […]

In News  Recently, Some companies have applied to avail the benefits of the government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing IT hardware in India. PLI for IT Hardware It was notified on 03.03.2021.  The PLI Scheme extends an incentive of 4% to 2% and 1% on net incremental sales (over the base year of FY […]

In News According to the recent estimates by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), the COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as the biggest cause of death in India. Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent global health research centre at the University of Washington, US About India has recorded more than […]

In News Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has given permission to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) to conduct trials for the use and application of 5G technology. About the Trials Applicant TSPs include Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and MTNL. These TSPs have tied up with original equipment manufacturers and technology providers like Ericsson, Nokia, […]