Current Affairs - 2021

TikaUtsav 1.2 has been launched by the Goa Chief Minister, PramodSawant, for which among the following reason?

To donate fund in 2nd phase

Toraise tourism sector in 2nd phase

To administrate 2nddose of vaccine

To empower Education sector in 2nd phase

Correct Answer : To administrate 2nddose of vaccine

Goa Chief Minister PramodSawant announced that the Government is now launching TikaUtsav 1.2 from 5th July, which will emphasize on the administration of the 2nd dose of vaccine to those who have completed 84 days.

“However, all persons above 18 plus can walk-in to get either first or second dose during this drive at any of the venues.

The public may contact their local representative/health officials for the timetable of the venue in their locality”. Goa Government had extended the COVID-induced curfew till July 12.

According to the new guidelines issued in view of the decline in the daily count of coronavirus cases, the state government has eased certain restrictions and permitted shops across Goa to open from 7 am to 6 pm.

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Puducherry

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South Korea

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