News:The World Bank has announced a $1 billion assistance under the proposed Accelerating India’s COVID-19 Social Protection Response Programme. Facts: Aim: To support India’s efforts at providing social assistance to the poor and vulnerable households severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Implementation: It will be implemented by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Funding:… Continue reading India-World Bank: Social Protection Response Programme
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New Research: Why does age make it more difficult to fight Covid-19?
News:New research has identified the microRNAs play a key role in combating Covid-19. Facts: MicroRNA were first discovered by the scientists in the mid-1990s.They are tiny fragments of RNA genetic sequence produced within the cells. They are non-coding molecules meaning that they do not translate into protein. They are part of our line of attack… Continue reading New Research: Why does age make it more difficult to fight Covid-19?
Aarogya Setu: Who all can access your data, and when?
News:Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has issued a data-sharing and knowledge-sharing protocol for the Aarogya Setu app. Facts: Key Features of the Protocol: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is designated as the nodal agency for implementation of the Protocol. Data Collection: National Informatics Centre(NIC) will be responsible for collection, processing… Continue reading Aarogya Setu: Who all can access your data, and when?
What is Remdesivir and why its’s effectiveness against Covid-19 is doubtful?
The US has allowed the emergency use of experimental antiviral drug Remdesivir for coronavirus treatment. Know here why ->
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Punjab farmers’ to go for direct seeding of rice
News: Due to labour shortage, Punjab farmers are turning towards direct seeding of rice(DSR) moving away from the traditional practice — of sowing nursery and then transplanting it. Facts: Direct Seeding of Rice: DSR refers to the process of establishing a rice crop from seeds sown in the field rather than by transplanting seedlings from… Continue reading Punjab farmers’ to go for direct seeding of rice
