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₹20 lakh crore package for “self-reliant” India

News:Prime Minister has announced a special economic package worth 20 lakh crore rupees for an ‘Atma-Nirbhar Bharat’ or self-reliant India. Facts: Aim: To make India self-reliant (Atma-Nirbhar) by promoting business, attracting investment, cutting down import dependence and by strengthening Make in India. The package includes earlier announcements made by the RBI and the government which… Continue reading ₹20 lakh crore package for “self-reliant” India

Explained: Can ultraviolet light help detect, kill the coronavirus?

News:Scientists are studying the use of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) to detect the virus in public places and disinfect contaminated public spaces to stop the transmission of the virus. Facts: Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation(UVGI) replicates UV wavelengths and uses its destructive properties to target pathogens. It disinfects contaminated spaces, air and water and helps in preventing… Continue reading Explained: Can ultraviolet light help detect, kill the coronavirus?

NAL develops Ventilator ‘SwasthVayu’ for COVID-19 patients

News:National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL), a constituent of the lab of CSIR has developed a BiPAP Ventilator named ‘SwasthVayu’. Facts: SwasthVayu: It is a non-invasive (involves use of masks or similar device) ventilator for the use of non-critical non-ICU cases of Covid-19. Significance:It is simple to use without any specialized nursing and is ideal for treating Covid-19… Continue reading NAL develops Ventilator ‘SwasthVayu’ for COVID-19 patients

India may miss nutrition targets

News:The Global Nutrition Report 2020 has been released. Facts: The Global Nutrition Report was conceived following the first Nutrition for Growth Initiative Summit (N4G) in 2013.The first report was published in 2014. It is a multi-stakeholder initiative, consisting of a Stakeholder Group, Independent Expert Group and Report Secretariat. It acts as a report card on… Continue reading India may miss nutrition targets

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