PM’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)
News: The Railway Board has appealed to its employees to voluntarily donate a day’s salary towards the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to support the fight against the novel …
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Hydroxychloroquine now a schedule H1 drug
News: The government has notified hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug, under Schedule-H1 to regulate and restrict the sale and distribution of the drug. Facts: Classification of Drugs in India: The Drugs …
Read MoreExplained: How antibody test for COVID-19 is different from PCR test
News: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has sought price quotes for the supply of 10 lakh antibody kits (serological test) for diagnosis of COVID-19. Facts: Two types of tests …
Read MoreEarth Hour 2020
News:Earth Hour is observed on the last Saturday of March every year. Facts: Earth Hour was started in 2007 by the World Wildlife fund for Nature (WWF). Aim:To call attention …
Read MoreBiological Weapons Convention
News:The 45th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological Weapons Convention was observed on March 26,2020. Facts: The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) opened for signature in …
Read MoreThree Seas Initiative summit
News:The Three Seas Initiative summit has been rescheduled due to the spread of coronavirus. Facts: The Three Seas Initiative(3SI) is a forum that brings together Twelve European Union member states …
Read MoreProject Arunank
News:Project Arunank has reconstructed the Daporijo Bridge across Subansiri river in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: Project Arunank is being implemented by Border Roads Organization (BRO) in Arunachal Pradesh. Aim:To link remote …
Read MoreInnovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research(INSPIRE) Programme
News:Recently, a recipient of INSPIRE programme award has developed a quantum chemistry based software useful for radiation therapy. Facts: INSPIRE Programme: Launched Year:2008 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Science & Technology. …
Read MorePM-CARES Fund
News:Prime Minister has announced the constitution of the PM’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations(PM-CARES) fund. Facts: PM-CARES:It is a dedicated national fund with the primary objective of dealing …
Read MoreCantonment Board
News:Cantonment Boards from all over the country have taken various steps to control the spread of Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Cantonment Board:It is established for the administration of the civilian population …
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