HTLS 2020: No VIP category should be created for Covid-19 vaccine, says Kejriwal

HTLS 2020: No VIP category should be created for Covid-19 vaccine, says Kejriwal

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that while the whole world was eagerly waiting for a Covid-19 vaccine, it was important that a VIP category was not created in India for its delivery. He said corona warriors and vulnerable citizens should be on top of the priority list for vaccine administration, which should not be “political” in nature.

There should be no VIP or non-VIP category…

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Prime Minister Modi to attend 12th BRICS Summit virtually on November 17

Prime Minister Modi to attend 12th BRICS Summit virtually on November 17

Prime Minister Modi will attend the 12th edition of the BRICS Summit hosted by Russia virtually on November 17, 2020. The summit will be held in the backdrop of the United Nation’s 75th anniversary and amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi will be attending the summit in a virtual mode at the invitation of the President of Russia,…

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Bharat Biotech begins phase III trial for COVAXIN

Bharat Biotech begins phase III trial for COVAXIN

Bharat Biotech on November 16, 2020, announced the start of the third phase of clinical trials for COVAXIN. The trials will be conducted in partnership with ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research).

The Phase III trials of COVAXIN will involve 26,000 volunteers all over India and will be the largest clinical trial conducted for the vaccine of Coronavirus in India.

The trials will also be…

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RCEP:China-backed trade deal signed by 15 Asian nations;India pulled out in 2019.

RCEP:China-backed trade deal signed by 15 Asian nations;India pulled out in 2019.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s biggest free trade deal was signed by 15 Asian-Pacific nations on November 15, 2020. The signing can be seen as a huge coup for China in extending its influences over the region and marking the dominance in Asian trade.

RCEP includes 10 economies of southeast Asia along with South Korea, China, Japan, Australia, and New…

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Nitish Kumar takes oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for 7th time

Nitish Kumar takes oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for 7th time

JDU Chief Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the record 7th time on November 16, 2020 at Raj Bhavan in Patna. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National BJP President JP Nadda were present on the occasion.

Nitish Kumar has been sworn in as the Bihar Chief Minister for fourth consecutive term. Bihar Governor Phagu Chauhan had administered the swearing-in ceremony. Around…

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SpaceX NASA launches 4 astronauts on first operational space mission

SpaceX NASA launches 4 astronauts on first operational space mission

A SpaceX spacecraft carried four astronauts into outer space on November 15, 2020. With this kick-off, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) hopes that SpaceX will be helping in keeping the International Space Station (ISS) fully staffed.

NASA astronauts, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, Michael Hopkins, and Soichi Noguchi, who is an astronaut with a space agency of Japan, are now…

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Government expands credit guarantee scheme to include 26 stressed sectors.

Government expands credit guarantee scheme to include 26 stressed sectors.

The Government has decided to expand the scope of emergency credit guarantees to include 26 sectors that are stressed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

This was announced during Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s press conference on November 12, 2020 when she had announced few new measures as a part of the new stimulus package worth Rs 2.65 lakh crore to boost the recovery of the Indian…

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India provides 270 MT of food aid to Djibouti,Sudan,Eritrea.

The Ministry of External Affairs informed on November 12, 2020, that India has provided 270 metric tonnes of food aid to Eritrea, Sudan, and Djibouti as part of its help to the friendly nations to overcome COVID-19 pandemic and natural calamities.

According to the details given by External Affairs Ministry, INS AIRAVAT had left Mumbai on October 24, 2020, on a visit to this region which the…

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The fifth Scorpene-Class Submarine Vagir of the Indian Navy was launched on November 12, 2020, at the Mazagon Dock in South Mumbai. The submarine comprises of superior stealth features such as advanced acoustic absorption technique.

Minister of State for Defence, Shripad Naik’s wife Vijaya launched the submarine via video conferencing as the Union Minister was the Chief Guest at the event and…

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Delhi Government launches Jeevan Seva App for transportation of Covid-19 patients.

Delhi Government launches Jeevan Seva App for transportation of Covid-19 patients.

The Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain on November 12, 2020, launched the Jeevan Seva App for the safe and timely transportation of Corona patients to the healthcare facilities and hospitals. It has been launched in collaboration with EVERA Cab services.

While launching the app, the minister informed that the state government has launched the app to facilitate Delhi citizens in home…

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Soumitra Chatterjee, legendary Bengali Film actor passes away at 85.

Soumitra Chatterjee, legendary Bengali Film actor passes away at 85.

Soumitra Chatterjee, the legendary film actor of Bengal passed away on November 15, 2020, in Kolkata at the age of 85. The star of Bengali cinema and winner of the Dada Saheb Phalke Award, he was known for his collaborations with the Oscar-winner legendary director Satyajit Ray. The actor fell sick in October 2020 and was tested COVID-19 positive which later developed into multiple complications…

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Ahead of Japan visit, IOC chief Thomas Bach confident fans will attend Games

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Ahead of Japan visit, IOC chief Thomas Bach confident fans will attend Games

IOC chief Thomas Bach said fans will be in the stands for Tokyo 2020, but didn’t commit on international spectators attending. He also did not rule out IOC buying its own supply of vaccines for athletes.

With just over 250 days remaining for the deferred Tokyo Olympics, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach expressed confidence that fans could be in attendance for the showpiece…

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Ahead of Japan visit, IOC chief Thomas Bach confident fans will attend Games

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Ahead of Japan visit, IOC chief Thomas Bach confident fans will attend Games

IOC chief Thomas Bach said fans will be in the stands for Tokyo 2020, but didn’t commit on international spectators attending. He also did not rule out IOC buying its own supply of vaccines for athletes.

With just over 250 days remaining for the deferred Tokyo Olympics, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach expressed confidence that fans could be in attendance for the showpiece…

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UN launches food coalition:know what is it all about?

UN launches food coalition:know what is it all about?

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has formally launched the Food Coalition, an international coalition to address COVID-19 impact on food systems and agriculture worldwide.

Food Coalition was first proposed by Italy and its establishment was first announced by the United Nations in June. As of now, at least 30 countries have joined the international movement. 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to co-chair 17th ASEAN-India Summit on November 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to co-chair 17th ASEAN-India Summit on November 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the 17th ASEAN-India Summit along with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 12, 2020.

The first virtual summit of India and the ASEAN nations will see participation from the leaders of all ten ASEAN Member States.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc will co-chair the 17th…

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Film actor Asif Basra found dead in Dharmasala.

Film actor Asif Basra found dead in Dharmasala.

The renowned film actor, Asif Basra was found hanging in a private complex in Mcleodganj, Dharamshala on November 12, 2020. He was 53. According to the police, the forensic team has arrived at the location to find out how he died. They also informed that the investigation has begun to find out whether it was a death by suicide. 

Asif Basra was a well-known face in an Indian Film Industry. In…

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Film actor Asif Basra found dead in Dharmasala.

Film actor Asif Basra found dead in Dharmasala.

The renowned film actor, Asif Basra was found hanging in a private complex in Mcleodganj, Dharamshala on November 12, 2020. He was 53. According to the police, the forensic team has arrived at the location to find out how he died. They also informed that the investigation has begun to find out whether it was a death by suicide. 

Asif Basra was a well-known face in an Indian Film Industry. In…

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