Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals is going to celebrate their 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas by organizing weeklong celebrations from 1st March – 7th March at different locations across the country covering all States/UTs. This will generate awareness about the usages of generic medicines and benefits of Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana. Theme…
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Zero Discrimination Day with theme 2022
Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated on 1 March each year by the United Nations and other international organisations. The day aims to promote equality before the law and in practice throughout all of the member countries of the UN. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all,…
Read MoreCanada approves world’s first plant-based COVID-19 vaccine
Canada has approved the use of Covifenz, the world’s first plant-derived Covid-19 vaccine jointly developed by Medicago Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline Plc. The vaccine has been cleared for people aged 18 to 64 since its safety and effectiveness, according to Health Canada, have not been established in people younger than 18 or older than 64 years of age. Points to Note:…
Read MoreNSE, BSE to introduce T+1 stock settlement from Feb 25
Indian stock exchanges – the NSE and the BSE – have introduced T+1 settlement for funds and securities investors from February 25. Previously, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had cut short the settlement cycle from T+3 days to T+2 days in 2003. The new settlement cycle will be implemented in a phased manner. In the initial phase of…
Read MoreAirport in Kochi to become power-positive with new solar plant from March 6
The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), the world’s first airport fully powered by solar energy, is to become power-positive with the commissioning of its new solar power plant near Payyannur in Kannur district of Kerala. Chief Minister of the State Pinarayi Vijayan would inaugurate the 12 MWp solar power plant on March 6, Managing Director of CIAL S Suhas said.…
Read MoreUkrainian President signs formal request to join European Union
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has signed an official request for Ukraine to join the European Union. Zelenskiy has asked the European Union to allow Ukraine to gain membership immediately under a special procedure as it defends itself from invasion by Russian forces. Points to Note: Ukraine joined European Union as its 28th member Ukraine President: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Capital: Kyiv Currency:…
Read MoreMoS for Education Annpurna Devi presents National ICT Awards to 49 teachers
Union Minister of State for Education Annpurna Devi presented National ICT Awards to 49 teachers across the country. She said the National Education Policy-2020 emphasizes on the extensive use of technology in teaching and learning processes, removing language barriers, increasing access for DIVYANG students along with educational planning and management. She informed that the Information and Communication Technology intervention under…
Read MorePresident Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates ‘Arogya Vanam’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated a hub of medicinal herbs and plants ‘Arogya Vanam’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and First Lady Savita Kovind. The Arogya Vanam has been developed in a 6.6 acre area and it has 215 types of medicinal plants like Neem, Tulsi, Bel, Arand, Arjun, Ashwagandha and Harsingar. Aroma Garden,…
Read MoreMadhabi Puri appointed as new chairperson of SEBI
Madhabi Puri Buch has been appointed as the new chairperson of market regulator SEBI. She is the first woman chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India. Buch is the former head of ICICI Securities, also served in SEBI as a Whole Time Member. The IIM-Ahmedabad alumna will also be the youngest SEBI chief. She will replace Ajay Tyagi…
Read MoreCurrent Affairs Quiz: February 18, 2022
18 February 2022 Current Affairs Quiz Read our Current Affairs and Newspaper Quiz daily to excel in General Awareness section of upcoming Competitive Exams. Quiz from Current Affairs 17 February 2022 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of February 17, 2022 Click Here to attempt Current Affairs Quiz: February 17, 2022
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