India’s first antidote and a projected cure against SARS-CoV-2

VINCOV-19, India’s first antidote and a projected cure against SARS-CoV-2 virus is now ready for market authorisation and simultaneous phase-3 clinical trials. The drug, a joint effort of the University of Hyderabad (UoH), the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and immunological company VINS Bioproducts Limited, recently passed the phase-2 trials. It was conducted in over 200 participants across multiple centres in India.

What is name of India’s first antidote against SARS-CoV-2 virus?

Nagaland launches universal health insurance scheme

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on October 14, 2022 launched a universal health insurance scheme for the people of the state. The Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) will be implemented in convergence with the Ayushman Bharat scheme of the Centre. The aim of the scheme is to alleviate financial hardships due to hospitalisation expenses and prevent accessibility to healthcare on account of inability to afford it. The scheme has been categorised into CMHIS Employees and Pensioners (EP), and CMHIS (General).

Neiphiu Rio is the chief minister of which state?

India participates at the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting

India participates at the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting held on October 14, 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Neeta Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Ministry of Education virtually addressed the gathering and informed about the key initiatives of National Education Policy 2020 and India’s collaborative efforts in education and research with partner EAS countries.

Which city was host of 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting held in October, 2022?

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research was established by the Government of India in September 1942 as an autonomous body that has emerged as the largest research and development organisation in India. Prime minister of India serves as its President. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Society in New Delhi on October 15, 2022.

Who is the president of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research?

The Defence Minister was addressing at the 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting, in New Delhi.

Defence Minister delivered the inaugural address at 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in New Delhi on October 15, 2022. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is hosting 18th HACGAM in coordination with HACGAM secretariat from October 14 to 18, 2022. A total of 55 representatives from 18 countries and two International Organisations – Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) & United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime- Global Maritime Crime Programme (UNODC-GMCP) – are participating in the meeting.

Which city was the venue of Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM)?

Hyderabad was honoured as the grand winner of the AIPH World Green City Awards 2022.

Chhattisgarh government has decided to launch a campaign on women’s safety titled ‘Hamar Beti Hamar Maan’ (our daughter, our honour). The focus of the campaign is creating awareness on safety measures among school- and college-going girls and prioritising registration and investigation of women-related crimes. The launch of the campaign was announced by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.

Which Indian city was recently (on Oct 22) honoured as the grand winner of the AIPH (Internatinal Association of Horticulture Producers) World Green City Awards 2022?

International Archaelogy Day

International Archaeology Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in October, although participating events occur throughout the month of October. International Archaeology Day will be celebrated on October 15, 2022.

On which day International Archaeology Day 2022 is observed?

INS Tarkash participates in IBSAMAR

The 7th edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise, among the Indian, Brazilian and South Africa navies was held at Port Gqeberha (also known as Port Elizabeth), South Africa.

 INS Tarkash participated in the 7th edition of the IBSAMAR maritime exercise held in which country?

A – South Africa

B – South Korea

C – Nigeria

D – Russia

Norway tops CRI index

Norway has topped the 2022 Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index prepared by Oxfam International and Development Finance International (DFI).

Which country has topped the 2022 Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index prepared by Oxfam International and Development Finance International (DFI)?

Google set to launch Play Points

Google is set to launch Play Points, a global rewards Programme for users in India. Users will earn points when they purchase with Google Play, including in-app items, apps, games, and subscriptions.

Which company launched Play Points Rewards Programme in India?