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CCMB conducts tests on COVID-19; only centre to pool samples in the country

News:Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is the only centre in India to conduct pooled testing. Facts: It is a fundamental life science research establishment located in Hyderabad  It operates under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Additional Facts: Pooled Testing: Pooled testing, also known as group testing, is a… Continue reading CCMB conducts tests on COVID-19; only centre to pool samples in the country

Explained: What is silent hypoxia

News:Many COVID-19 patients have reported a condition called ‘silent’ or ‘happy’ hypoxia. Facts: Silent or Happy hypoxia: It is a condition in which the patients have extremely low levels of oxygen concentration, yet they do not show signs of breathlessness. How can it be detected? Medical experts have said that a medical device called a… Continue reading Explained: What is silent hypoxia

It’s humanity against the virus, British PM tells COVID-19 global summit

News:British Prime Minister at the Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference has said that all countries should step up their efforts and work together on fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference :It was co-hosted by the UK and eight other countries and organisations including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway,… Continue reading It’s humanity against the virus, British PM tells COVID-19 global summit

India lodges protest against Pak SC nod to elections in Gilgit-Baltistan

News:The Government of India has issued a strong protest over an order by the Pakistan Supreme Court allowing the government to hold elections in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan. Facts: Gilgit Baltistan:It is a region administered by Pakistan as an administrative territory.It borders Azad Kashmir to the south, Afghanistan to the north, China to the east… Continue reading India lodges protest against Pak SC nod to elections in Gilgit-Baltistan

Niti Aayog starts campaign to ‘protect’ senior citizens during COVID-19

News:Niti Aayog in association with Piramal Foundation has launched a campaign ‘Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan’. Facts: Aim:To create awareness about various aspects of senior citizens health and lifestyle including preventive measures and requisite behavioral changes in view of COVID-19 pandemic. Coverage:It will cover over 2.9 million senior citizens in 25 Aspirational districts across Assam,… Continue reading Niti Aayog starts campaign to ‘protect’ senior citizens during COVID-19

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