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
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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
Puri Jagannath temple panel for construction of chariots
News:The Managing Committee of Shree Jagannath Temple has recommended construction of chariots used in the annual rath yatra.However,uncertainty continued to prevail over holding the festival due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: The Jagannath Rath Yatra festival is popularly known as the ‘Festival of Chariots’. The festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath,his sister Goddess Subhadra and elder… Continue reading Puri Jagannath temple panel for construction of chariots
IDEAthon on ‘The Future of River Management’
News:National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs(NIUA) has organized an IDEAthon on “The Future of River Management’. Facts: Aim:To explore how the Covid-19 crisis can shape river management strategies for the future and to examine how the social angle of rivers can be leveraged on to address other crises.… Continue reading IDEAthon on ‘The Future of River Management’
Rural Development Minister launches Saras collection on GeM portal
News: Rural Development Minister launched the Saras collection on Government e Marketplace (GeM) portal Facts: The Saras collection showcases daily utility products made by rural self-help groups. It is an initiative of Government e Marketplace (GeM) and the DeenDayalAntyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) Aim: To provide markets in rural areas with access to Central… Continue reading Rural Development Minister launches Saras collection on GeM portal
Aarogya Setu Mitr brings a doctor at your fingertips
News:The Government of India has launched Aarogya Setu Mitr portal under Public-Private Partnership(PPP) mode. Facts: Aarogya Setu Mitr Portal will be available on Aarogya Setu app. Purpose: To offer free tele-consultation for those with Covid-19-like symptoms and ancillary services at market rates such as home collection of samples for diagnostics and medicine delivery. Bodies Involved:It… Continue reading Aarogya Setu Mitr brings a doctor at your fingertips
NBWL’s nod for road through Namdapha Tiger Reserve
News:National Board for Wild Life(NBWL) has approved a road through Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.The road could improve patrolling in the reserve as 90% of it is inaccessible. Facts: The Namdapha Tiger Reserve is India’s easternmost tiger reserve located in Arunachal Pradesh near the international border with Myanmar. It was established as a wildlife… Continue reading NBWL’s nod for road through Namdapha Tiger Reserve
