Red Cross plans log of recovered patients
News:The Indian Red Cross Society is starting a database of people who have recovered from Covid-19 so that they can be potential plasma donors for convalescent plasma therapy(use of blood …
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CAIT to launch national e-commerce marketplace ‘bharatmarket’ for retail traders
News:Confederation of All India Traders(CAIT) has announced to launch the national e-commerce marketplace “Bharat Market”. Facts: Bharat Marketplace:It will be an e-commerce portal that aims to bring retailers on a …
Read MoreGlobal energy demand to fall 6 per cent in 2020, largest drop in 70 years: IEA
News:International Energy Agency(IEA) has released its annual Global Energy Review 2020 report. Facts: International Energy Agency(IEA): Established in 1974 as an autonomous intergovernmental organization under the OECD framework. Aim:To ensure …
Read MoreSERB approves funding for studying Mathematical and computational aspects
News: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has approved funding for 11 projects under the MATRICS scheme for studying Mathematical modeling and computational aspects to tackle the COVID 19 pandemic. …
Read MoreCoronavirus: What is a pulse oximeter, and why is it now sought after?
News:Experts have advocated the use of a medical device called the ‘pulse oximeter’ for testing those who have the COVID19 or those suspected of having it. Facts: Pulse oximeters:These are …
Read MoreDIAT comes up with cost-effective solution to disintegrate coronavirus
Facts: Defence Institute of Advanced Technology(DIAT) has developed a microwave steriliser named as ‘Atulya’ to disintegrate Covid-19 virus by differential heating in the range of 56 to 60 Degree Celsius …
Read MoreNIAB develops portable coronavirus detection kit
News:Researchers from the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology(NIAB), Hyderabad have developed a coronavirus detection kit named “eCovSens”. Facts: eCovSens is a biosensor that can detect the presence of novel coronavirus …
Read MoreSpecial Trains For Migrants, Students
News: Six “shramik special” trains departed from Kerala, Telangana, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Facts: Sramik Special trains have been launched by the Ministry of Railways for stranded migrants amidst Coronovaris lockdown. …
Read More5 more states under One Nation, One Ration Card Plan
News: Consumer Affairs Minister approved the integration of five more States and Union Territories with the National Cluster under the One Nation, One Ration Card plan. These states are Uttar …
Read MoreIndia’s R&D expenditure & scientific publications on the rise
News: R&D Statistics and Indicators 2019-20 was released. It is based on national S&T survey 2018 conducted by National Science and Technology Management Information (NSTMIS), Department of Science and Technology …
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