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
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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
Government of India launches Suraksha Store Initiative
News:Department of Consumer Affairs has partnered with two tech to use technology to power the Suraksha Store Initiative. Facts: Suraksha Store Initiative: It is a public-private initiative to ensure that we can create a safe and secure environment for our consumers and shop owners at our kirana stores. Suraksha Store:It is a store (kirana, pharmacy,… Continue reading Government of India launches Suraksha Store Initiative
Gopal Krishna Gokhale: The liberal nationalist regarded by Gandhi as his political guru
News:The Prime Minister paid tribute to Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his birth anniversary on 9th May,1866. Facts: Gopal Krishna Gokhale was an Indian political leader, a social reformer during the Indian Independence Movement and Mahatma Gandhi’s political mentor. Contributions: Role in Legislatures:He was a member of the Bombay Legislative Council between 1899 and 1902.It was… Continue reading Gopal Krishna Gokhale: The liberal nationalist regarded by Gandhi as his political guru
Tying up with Todas to keep the virus at bay
News:The Todas Artisans from the Nilgiris are producing masks with exquisite embroidery for the Health Care workers to fight against Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: The Todas are the tribal pastoral people who live in the Nilgiri Hills of southern India. They speak a Dravidian language but their language has no written form and for the most… Continue reading Tying up with Todas to keep the virus at bay
Sample Registration System(SRS):Data Related to Birth and Death Rate
News:Registrar General of India has released data related to birth rate, death rate and infant mortality rate in its Sample Registration System(SRS) bulletin for 2018.The rates are calculated per one thousand of the population. Facts: Birth Rate:It is a crude measure of fertility of a population and a crucial determinant of population growth. It has… Continue reading Sample Registration System(SRS):Data Related to Birth and Death Rate
DRDO develops devices to sanitise currency notes, laptops, mobile phones
News:Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a premier lab of Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has developed devices to sanitise currency notes, laptops, mobile phones. Facts: Defence Research Ultraviolet Sanitiser(DRUVS): It is an automated contactless UVC sanitising cabinet to sanitise mobile phones, iPads, laptops, currency notes, cheque leafs, challans, passbooks, and paper. NOTESCLEAN: It is an automated… Continue reading DRDO develops devices to sanitise currency notes, laptops, mobile phones
Jobless rate drops as govt lifts some curbs on economic activity
News:According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy(CMIE), India’s unemployment rate has dropped to 23.97% as the government has lifted some curbs on economic activity. Facts: Unemployment: It is a phenomenon that occurs when a person who is capable of working and is actively searching for the work is unable to find work. The most… Continue reading Jobless rate drops as govt lifts some curbs on economic activity
Mission Sagar: India’s helping hand across Indian Ocean amid COVID-19 outbreak
News:Government of India has launched Mission Sagar amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Aim: To provide two medical assistance teams, medicines and essential food items related to Covid-19 to five Island nations in the Indian Ocean namely Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros. Indian Naval Ship(INS) Kesari has been deployed under this mission. Implementation:It is being implemented… Continue reading Mission Sagar: India’s helping hand across Indian Ocean amid COVID-19 outbreak
National Institute of Virology develops ELISA test to detect antibodies
News:National Institute of Virology, Pune has developed the first indigenous testing kit named “COVID KAVACH ELISA” for coronavirus in India. Facts: ELISA stands for enzyme-linked immunoassay.It is a commonly used laboratory test to detect antibodies in the blood. Significance: The test is cheap and time saving as it has the advantage of testing 90 samples… Continue reading National Institute of Virology develops ELISA test to detect antibodies
