Daily Current Affairs  – 12 July 2021

Facts in News Immunity Debt Recently, news reports have indicated higher rates of respiratory infections like influenza and the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and it has been called the immunity debt. It has been brought on by Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs), like social distancing, use of masks and hand hygiene, put in place to reduce the […]

In News Maharashtra has been without a Speaker since February, while Lok Sabha and several state Assemblies are without a Deputy Speaker. Background Recently, Maharashtra concluded its two-day Monsoon Session without electing a Speaker.  The previous Speaker was elected to the post in 2019 following the Assembly elections.  Since Patole’s resignation from office in February […]

In News Recently, the 21st session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) has been held. Major Highlights Both sides held extensive discussions on bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation. Major areas discussed were food processing, textiles, leather, railways, start-ups and promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which play a crucial role in […]

In News Recently, Cuba has developed the world’s first conjugate vaccine for COVID-19. About Cuba’s State­run corporation, BioFarma, mentioned that its indigenously produced Soberana 2 vaccine, when delivered with a booster shot of Soberana Plus, was 91.2% efficacious in phase­3 trials. The greater than 90% efficacy puts them in a select league; however, unlike the […]

In News Recently, the Prime Minister has emphasised providing clean tap water on priority to every household in Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (JE-AES) affected areas under Jal Jeevan Mission. About The districts of Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are on the high priority.  Jal Jeevan Mission has significantly strengthened the preventive measures […]

In News Recently, the world-famous Kesariya Buddha stupa in east Champaran district of Bihar has been waterlogged following floods after heavy rainfall in Gandak river’s catchment areas. About Kesariya Buddha Stupa The stupa is located about 110 km from the State capital Patna. It has a circumference of almost 400 feet and stands at a […]