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Assam passed the Cattle Protection Bill, 2021

The Assam Assembly has passed the Cattle ProtectionBill, 2021.

Its objective is to regulate the slaughter, consumption and transportation of cattle in the state. 

It prohibits the sale and purchase of beef in non-beef-eating communities and areas falling within 5 km radius of a temple or sastra (Vaishnava Math).

Nasal Vaccine Approved for Phase II and IIITrials

The first nasal COVID-19 vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech has received regulatory approval for Phase II and III trials.

This is the first of its kind COVID-19 jab to undergo human clinical trials in India.

The first phase I clinical trial has been completed in the age groups of 18 to 60 years.

Studies found the vaccine to be safe, immunogenic and tolerable.

Netflix joins hands with UNESCO

Netflix and UNESCO have come together to celebrate India's rich cultural heritage through the streaming platform's popular animated series "Mighty Little Bheema".

Netflix and UNESCO will present a series of short videos on 'One Country, Incredible Diversity' focusing on India's cultural journey, including monuments, rituals and festivals such as Diwali and Holi.

CAI slashes cotton crop forecast for 2020-21

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) in its July estimate has estimated cotton crop for the year 2020-21 starting October by 1.50 lakh as compared to the previous month The bales have been reduced to 354.50 lakh bales.

 The total cotton production in 2019-20 (October 2019 - September 2020) was 360 lakh bales.

 CAI had earlier estimated total supply of 482.61 lakh bales of cotton during October 2020 - July 2021.