News:China has started testing its digital currency named e- RMB in four major Chinese cities. Facts: e-RMB is set to be the first digital currency operated by a major economy. …
Read MoreNews: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 …
Read MoreNews: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 MoreNews: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 MoreNews: 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 MoreNews: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 MoreFacts: 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 MoreNews: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 MoreNews:Government has decided to utilise the monsoon season to expand its Jal Shakti Abhiyan by giving priority to irrigation and water conservation works under MGNREGA. Facts: Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Launched …
Read MoreNews:May 1 is observed as the International Labour Day in order to celebrate the labours and the working class. Facts: The Labour Day was designated on this day in the …
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