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Covid-19: Govt sets up national vaccine task force

News: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 Vinod Paul, member NITI Aayog and Professor K Vijay Raghavan, principal scientific advisor to the government. Other members: It will include representatives of the Ministry… Continue reading Covid-19: Govt sets up national vaccine task force

China may have conducted low-level nuclear test, US claims

News:The United States has claimed that China may have conducted a low level zero yield nuclear test. Facts: Zero yield: It refers to a nuclear test in which there is no explosive chain reaction of the type ignited by the detonation of a nuclear warhead. Additional Facts: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)  It is a multilateral… Continue reading China may have conducted low-level nuclear test, US claims

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome(PICS)

News:After leaving the Intensive care unit(ICU), some Covid-19 patients may suffer from what is known as post-intensive care syndrome(PICS). Facts: Post-intensive care syndrome(PICS) is a collection of physical, mental and emotional symptoms that continue to persist after a patient leaves the intensive care unit(ICU). Causes: Prolonged mechanical ventilation, experienced sepsis, multiple organ failure and a… Continue reading Post-Intensive Care Syndrome(PICS)

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