News: Hyderabad-based vaccine maker Biological E, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed “highly purified antisera”. Facts: Antisera are blood sera that contain antibodies against a specific viral toxin or antigen. They are injected to help in the treatment or prevention of the diseases associated with that virus. They can… Continue reading Bio E, ICMR develop antisera for Covid treatment, prevention
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Ambedkar Social Innovation & Incubation Mission
News: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission under Venture Capital Fund for SCs Facts: Objective: To promote entrepreneurship among the SC Youth with special preference to Divyangs. To support (1,000) innovative ideas till 2024 through a synergetic work with the Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) set up by… Continue reading Ambedkar Social Innovation & Incubation Mission
PoS 3.1 Software, SMS Services and facility of Home delivery of Fertilizers (RBK) for farmers
News: Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers launched POS 3.1 software, SMS Gateway and Home Delivery facility of Fertilizers (RBK) for farmers in Andhra Pradesh. Facts: POS 3.1 version: Contactless OTP based authentication option has been introduced. Farmer will be able to purchase fertilizer without touching fingerprint sensor. SMS Gateway: It will periodically send SMS… Continue reading PoS 3.1 Software, SMS Services and facility of Home delivery of Fertilizers (RBK) for farmers
‘Decarbonization and Energy Transition Agenda’
News: NITI Aayog and Embassy of the Netherlands, New Delhi, signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) on to support the decarbonization and energy transition agenda for accommodating cleaner and more energy. Facts: The focus of the partnership is on co-creating innovative technological solutions by leveraging the expertise of the two entities. Key elements include: lowering… Continue reading ‘Decarbonization and Energy Transition Agenda’
Understanding an abundant, highly transmissible coronavirus mutation
News: D614G mutation of SARS- CoV-2 has been found more transmissible than most others. Facts: Mutation: A mutation is a change in the sequence of bases of DNA or RNA in a genome. All viruses mutate to adapt to the barriers that humans put up. RNA viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 mutate slowly as they require… Continue reading Understanding an abundant, highly transmissible coronavirus mutation
Explained: What is the basis of MSP? How is it fixed, and how binding is it?
News: Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 does not provide any safeguards for the continuance of the existing minimum support price (MSP)-based procurement regime. Facts: MSP is the minimum price paid to the farmers for procuring food crops. It is announced by the Government at the beginning of the sowing season.… Continue reading Explained: What is the basis of MSP? How is it fixed, and how binding is it?
Explained: How CSIR will try to find out if coronavirus can spread while airborne
News: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has started air sampling studies to study whether airborne transmission of Covid-19 is possible. Facts: Virus causing Covid-19: SARS-CoV-2 Spread of the Virus: It spreads through respiratory droplets from one person to another. The airborne transmission of the virus has been subjected to widespread debate. About… Continue reading Explained: How CSIR will try to find out if coronavirus can spread while airborne
Explained: How NASA is planning to send humans to the moon again by 2024
News: NASA published the outline for its Artemis program. Facts: ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun. Objectives: Establishing of lunar outpost Investigating the Moon’s resources and how they might be exploited Using Moon as a base to explore Mars and further into deep space Broaden commercial… Continue reading Explained: How NASA is planning to send humans to the moon again by 2024
More than 15 Lakh loan applications received under PM SVANidhi scheme
News: More than 15 lakh loan applications have been received so far under the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme. Facts: PM SVANidhi: It is a special micro-credit facility scheme to enable more than 50 lakh urban/peri-urban & rural street vendors to restart their livelihoods affected due to the lockdown. Duration: The scheme… Continue reading More than 15 Lakh loan applications received under PM SVANidhi scheme
Prime Minister launches the Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols
News: Indian Prime Minister launched the Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Fit India Movement. Facts: Fit India Movement was launched in 2019 on the occasion of National Sports day (29th August) Aim: To encourage people to inculcate physical activity and sports in their everyday lives. Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading Prime Minister launches the Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols
