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World Chagas Disease Day

News:World Chagas Disease Day is being celebrated for the first time on April 14,2020. Facts: Chagas disease also known as American trypanosomiasis is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). It is classified as a neglected tropical disease(NTD) which means it mostly affects the poorest countries of the developing world. Transmission:The main route… Continue reading World Chagas Disease Day

SATYAM programme

News:The Department of Science and Technology(DST) has invited proposals to study the role of yoga and meditation in fighting COVID-19 under it’s Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation(SATYAM) programme. Facts: The SATYAM Programme was announced in 2015 by the DST under its Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI). Aim: To foster scientific research on the effects… Continue reading SATYAM programme

What is helicopter money?

News:Telangana Chief Minister has suggested RBI to adopt the concept of Helicopter Money to help state governments tide over the current crisis and kickstart economic activity in India. Facts: Origin: The term Helicopter Money was given by American Economist Milton Friedman in his paper “The Optimum Quantity of Money”. Helicopter money: It refers to an… Continue reading What is helicopter money?

CovidGyan

News: Ministry of Science and Technology launched CovidGyan Facts: It is a science based website for information on Covid-19. Aim: To fight misinformation around coronavirus disease and generate public awareness. It is a brainchild of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Tata Memorial Centre (TMC).

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