News:According to a study, ACE-2 enzymes are responsible for why men seem to be more vulnerable to Covid-19 than women. Facts: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2(ACE2) is an enzyme molecule that …
Read MoreNews:Prime Minister has announced a special economic package worth 20 lakh crore rupees for an ‘Atma-Nirbhar Bharat’ or self-reliant India. Facts: Aim: To make India self-reliant (Atma-Nirbhar) by promoting business, …
Read MoreNews:Scientists are studying the use of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) to detect the virus in public places and disinfect contaminated public spaces to stop the transmission of the virus. Facts: …
Read MoreNews:National Institute of Virology, Pune has developed the first indigenous testing kit named “COVID KAVACH ELISA” for coronavirus in India. Facts: ELISA stands for enzyme-linked immunoassay.It is a commonly used …
Read MoreNews:Many COVID-19 patients have reported a condition called ‘silent’ or ‘happy’ hypoxia. Facts: Silent or Happy hypoxia: It is a condition in which the patients have extremely low levels of …
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 MoreFacts: Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator is a Global Collaboration to speed up the development, production of COVID-19 diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines and ensure equal access to treatments for …
Read MoreNews:World Health Organization(WHO) recognises three stages of COVID-19 transmission — symptomatic, presymptomatic and asymptomatic. Facts: Symptomatic transmission: It refers to transmission from a person while they are experiencing symptoms. Presymptomatic …
Read MoreNews: 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 …
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