News:Several States sprayed sodium hypochlorite solution on migrant workers to sanitise them. Facts: Sodium hypochlorite(NaOCl) is a compound that is used for surface purification, bleaching, odor removal and water disinfection. It is not recommended to be used on human beings as large quantities of chlorine can be harmful for the skin.
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Air purifying technology to disinfect State hospitals in COVID-19 fight
News:‘Scitech Airon’, an air purifier, developed under ‘Nidhi Prayas’ programme, will be used to disinfect state hospitals amid coronavirus pandemic. The air purifying technology has been developed by an incubatee company of the Pune-based Science and Technology Park (STP or Scitech Park). Facts: NIDHI-PRAYAS (National Initiative for developing and harnessing Innovation – PRomoting and Accelerating… Continue reading Air purifying technology to disinfect State hospitals in COVID-19 fight
Zoonotic Diseases
News: Since the beginning of the 21st century, there has been emergence and outbreaks of multiple zoonotic diseases. Facts: Definition: Type of disease that passes from an animal or insect to a human. Diseases Features Nipah Host: Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family transmitted to humans from animals (such as bats or pigs), or contaminated foods… Continue reading Zoonotic Diseases
PM’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)
News: The Railway Board has appealed to its employees to voluntarily donate a day’s salary towards the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to support the fight against the novel coronavirus. Facts: Established in: 1948 Used for: immediate relief to families of those killed in natural calamities like floods, cyclones and earthquakes, etc. and to… Continue reading PM’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)
Hydroxychloroquine now a schedule H1 drug
News: The government has notified hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug, under Schedule-H1 to regulate and restrict the sale and distribution of the drug. Facts: Classification of Drugs in India: The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, provides for classification of drugs into different schedules. Schedule Features Schedule H1 Aims to… Continue reading Hydroxychloroquine now a schedule H1 drug
Explained: How antibody test for COVID-19 is different from PCR test
News: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has sought price quotes for the supply of 10 lakh antibody kits (serological test) for diagnosis of COVID-19. Facts: Two types of tests for viral infections: Genetic and serological Genetic test: It is conducted on a swab collected from the back of the throat, a liquid sample from… Continue reading Explained: How antibody test for COVID-19 is different from PCR test
Earth Hour 2020
News:Earth Hour is observed on the last Saturday of March every year. Facts: Earth Hour was started in 2007 by the World Wildlife fund for Nature (WWF). Aim:To call attention towards global warming, loss of biodiversity and climate change. Under this initiative , people switch off their lights for one hour. Theme:Climate Change and sustainable… Continue reading Earth Hour 2020
Biological Weapons Convention
News:The 45th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological Weapons Convention was observed on March 26,2020. Facts: The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) opened for signature in 1972 and entered into force in 1975. It is the first multilateral disarmament treaty banning the production of an entire category of weapons. Obligations:The treaty… Continue reading Biological Weapons Convention
Three Seas Initiative summit
News:The Three Seas Initiative summit has been rescheduled due to the spread of coronavirus. Facts: The Three Seas Initiative(3SI) is a forum that brings together Twelve European Union member states between the Adriatic Sea, the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea. Members: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and… Continue reading Three Seas Initiative summit
Project Arunank
News:Project Arunank has reconstructed the Daporijo Bridge across Subansiri river in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: Project Arunank is being implemented by Border Roads Organization (BRO) in Arunachal Pradesh. Aim:To link remote regions of the borders with well developed strategic roads. Subansiri River: It originates in the Tibet Plateau and enters India through Miri hills in Arunachal… Continue reading Project Arunank
