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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)

Government launches the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India

News: Ministry of Culture launched National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India Facts: Aim: To raise awareness about the various intangible cultural heritage elements from different states of India at national and international level and ensure their protection. Classification: Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage;… Continue reading Government launches the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India

India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for coronavirus

News: 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: create clinical cohorts focussing on long term follow-up of people for better understanding of the disease. collect bio-specimens which will form the basis for further… Continue reading India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for coronavirus

Deserted Thai beaches lure leatherback sea turtles to build most nests in 20 years

News:Thailand has found the largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles in two decades on beaches Facts: Leatherback sea turtles are the largest turtles on Earth. They are named for their shell, which is leather-like rather than hard, like other turtles. Geographic Range: They are distributed across the globe with nesting sites on… Continue reading Deserted Thai beaches lure leatherback sea turtles to build most nests in 20 years

Demo 2 Mission: NASA will launch astronauts from US soil for the first time in nearly a decade

News: NASA and SpaceX are targeting May 27 for the launch of Demo-2. Facts: Demo-2 is the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon spacecraft. It is a part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. The mission envisions sending a crew of two astronauts on a 14-day test mission to the International Space Station (ISS).… Continue reading Demo 2 Mission: NASA will launch astronauts from US soil for the first time in nearly a decade

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