News:The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) has sanctioned a project to develop human monoclonal antibodies as a therapy for Covid-19 in the next six months. Facts: The project was …
Read MoreNews:Government of India and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) signed an agreement for a $500 million “COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project”. Facts: The project is co-financed by …
Read MoreNews:Project Consortium for Affordable & Rapid Diagnostics(CARD) has been launched by Niti Aayog and the Department of Biotechnology. Facts: Aim:To scale up India’s capacity to make coronavirus testing kits by …
Read MoreNews:According to the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA), over 130 significant chemical accidents have been reported in the country. Facts: Chemical Disaster:It is the unintentional release of one or more hazardous …
Read MoreNews:World Thalassemia Day is observed on May 8th every year. Facts: It has been observed since 1994 by the Thalassemia International Federation. Aim:To commemorate Thalassemia patients and to encourage those …
Read MoreNews:Scientists at the Locust Warning Organisation(LWO) have observed groups of Desert Locusts in districts of Rajasthan. Facts: Locusts:They are a group of short-horned grasshoppers that multiply in numbers as they …
Read MoreNews:Union HRD Ministry has carried out various amendments in the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship Scheme to boost research in the country. Facts: Key Amendments: A dedicated Division is being created …
Read MoreNews:The Defence Minister has inaugurated the Link Road which connects the Dharchula to Lipulekh Pass (China Border) known as Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route. Facts: Kailash Manasarovar Yatra(KMY): It is known …
Read MoreNews: Uttar Pradesh government launched ‘Ayush Kavach-Covid’. Facts: The app seeks to provide health-related tips about ayurvedic medicines amid the coronavirus pandemic to boost the immunity of the people.
Read MoreNews: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of AYUSH jointly launched three clinical research studies on Ayurveda interventions as an add-on to standard care to COVID 19 situation …
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