PM Modi speaks at climate summit hosted by the US
Prime Minister Modi on April 22, 2021, addressed the climate summit held in a virtual mode. The summit is hosted by the US and is on the climate crisis all over the world. The President of the US Joe Biden had invited 40 world leaders which also include the President of Russia and China.
India’s CAG becomes external auditor of OPCW
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, G C Murmu has been appointed as the External Auditor of OPCW. His tenure at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons will be for three years starting from 2021.
First installment of the Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme released
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh released the first installment of Rs. 672 crores under the scheme. Under the ambitious scheme, the government had promised to provide total fee reimbursement of each beneficiary. 10.88 lakh students will be benefitted from this.
Phase 3 trial results of COVAXIN
The phase 3 results of indigenously developed COVAXIN have shown 100% efficacy against severe COVID-19 infection. The news was announced by ICMR and Bharat Biotech. The clinical trial of the vaccine was jointly conducted by both.
Vanita Gupta becomes Associate Attorney General of US
Vanita Gupta is the first Indian American to become the Associate Attorney General of the US. The US Senate confirmed Gupta in a narrow 51-49 vote. President Joe Biden had nominated her for the role in January 2021. Gupta was selected with the final support of Republican Senator.
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