News: 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 …
Read MoreNews: A study led by Spanish doctors has found five kinds of rashes, including Covid-toe, affecting covid-19 patients. Facts: Covid-toe: Asymmetrical, chilblain-like lesions around the hands and feet Outbreaks of …
Read MoreNews:According to the International Labour Organization(ILO) report, nearly half of the global workforce is at risk of losing livelihoods due to COVID-19. Facts: International Labour Organization(ILO): Established in: 1919 Aim: …
Read MoreWorld Wide Help(WWH): It is a platform developed by IIT Bombay to connect people seeking medical help with helpers such as doctors. GoCoronaGo:It is an app developed by Indian Institute …
Read MoreNews:United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted by consensus the “International cooperation to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face COVID-19” Facts: The resolution was drafted …
Read MoreNews:The Government of India has announced the setting up of a new task force to work on the development of vaccines and potential drugs. Facts: Chairman: It is co-chaired by …
Read MoreNews: The government formed a high level task force to research on coronavirus and develop a vaccine. Facts: Aim: To enable COVID-19-related research by academia, industry and international community. Functions: …
Read MoreNews: Ministry of Home Affairs issued National Directives for COVID-19 management Facts: Wearing of face cover in workplaces and public places compulsory. Fine for spitting in public places. Ban on …
Read MoreNews:The Government of India is considering demarcating the country into three zones – red, yellow and green depending on the scale of the Covid-19 outbreak. Facts: Red Zone:It is a …
Read MoreFacts: Intensification of Research in High Priority Area (IRPHA) scheme: It was launched by the Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB) to support projects in high priority areas from the viewpoint …
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