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 medical devices that monitor the level of oxygen in a patient’s blood and alert the health-care worker if oxygen levels drop below safe levels allowing… Continue reading Coronavirus: What is a pulse oximeter, and why is it now sought after?
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DIAT 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 temperatures. Additional Facts: Sterilisation:It refers to any process that eliminates, removes, kills or deactivates all forms of life in particular referring to microorganisms such as… Continue reading DIAT comes up with cost-effective solution to disintegrate coronavirus
NIAB 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 antigens in human saliva within 30 seconds. It consists of a carbon electrode coated with the antibody of Covid-19. When a saliva sample from an… Continue reading NIAB develops portable coronavirus detection kit
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Special 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. Each “shramik” train carries between 1,000 and 1,200 people to ensure social distancing during travel. All passengers are screened for coronavirus symptoms prior to boarding;… Continue reading Special Trains For Migrants, Students
5 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 Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Facts: One nation one ration card scheme envisages inter-state portability of… Continue reading 5 more states under One Nation, One Ration Card Plan
India’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 (DST) Facts: India’s per capita R&D expenditure has increased to PPP $ 47.2 in 2017-18 from PPP $ 29.2 in 2007-08. India’s gross expenditure in… Continue reading India’s R&D expenditure & scientific publications on the rise
