>> DCGI gives approval to anti-COVID drug developed by DRDO for emergency use

The drug by the DRDO has been approved as an adjunct therapy in the moderate to severe COVID-19 cases.


>> RBI forms advisory group to assist Regulatory Review Authority 2.0

The RRA 2.0 was constituted by the central bank earlier this month to streamline regulations and reduce the compliance burden of regulated entities.


>> Civil Aviation Ministry issues COVID vaccination guidelines for its personnel

The Secretary of Civil Aviation Ministry had written a letter to all the State governments to consider all the civil aviation personnel and related services as a priority group for COVID vaccination.

>> Madhya Pradesh Government announces free treatment scheme for poor COVID-19 patients

Under the scheme, the state government will empanel private hospitals for COVID treatment, and tests such as CT Scan, remdesivir injections, medicines, oxygen, etc. will be made available free of cost.


>> Israeli-based firm produces solar technology in India for UAE

An Israeli-based company, Ecoppia has been producing an innovative robotic solar cleaning technology in India for a landmark project in the United Arab Emirates.

>> Dinosaur bones dating back to 100 million years found in Meghalaya

Researchers have found fossil bone fragments of sauropod dinosaurs as old as nearly 100 million years from an area around West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya.