News:China has started testing its digital currency named e- RMB in four major Chinese cities. Facts: e-RMB is set to be the first digital currency operated by a major economy. People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the country’s central bank will be the sole issuer of the digital currency. This is part of China’s Digital Currency… Continue reading China tests state-run digital currency in 4 cities amid pandemic
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CAIT to launch national e-commerce marketplace ‘bharatmarket’ for retail traders
News:Confederation of All India Traders(CAIT) has announced to launch the national e-commerce marketplace “Bharat Market”. Facts: Bharat Marketplace:It will be an e-commerce portal that aims to bring retailers on a single platform to provide end-to-end services in the logistics and supply chains from manufacturers to end consumers including deliveries at home. This initiative also has… Continue reading CAIT to launch national e-commerce marketplace ‘bharatmarket’ for retail traders
Global energy demand to fall 6 per cent in 2020, largest drop in 70 years: IEA
News:International Energy Agency(IEA) has released its annual Global Energy Review 2020 report. Facts: International Energy Agency(IEA): Established in 1974 as an autonomous intergovernmental organization under the OECD framework. Aim:To ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its member countries and beyond. Headquarters: Paris, France. Focus areas: It has four main areas of focus: a) Energy… Continue reading Global energy demand to fall 6 per cent in 2020, largest drop in 70 years: IEA
SERB approves funding for studying Mathematical and computational aspects
News: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has approved funding for 11 projects under the MATRICS scheme for studying Mathematical modeling and computational aspects to tackle the COVID 19 pandemic. Facts: Mathematical Research Impact Centric Support (MATRICS) Scheme: Launched Year:2017 Nodal Agency: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) Aim:To provide fixed grant support to active… Continue reading SERB approves funding for studying Mathematical and computational aspects
Coronavirus: What is a pulse oximeter, and why is it now sought after?
News:Experts have advocated the use of a medical device called the ‘pulse oximeter’ for testing those who have the COVID19 or those suspected of having it. Facts: Pulse oximeters:These are medical devices that monitor the level of oxygen in a patient’s blood and alert the health-care worker if oxygen levels drop below safe levels allowing… Continue reading Coronavirus: What is a pulse oximeter, and why is it now sought after?
DIAT comes up with cost-effective solution to disintegrate coronavirus
Facts: Defence Institute of Advanced Technology(DIAT) has developed a microwave steriliser named as ‘Atulya’ to disintegrate Covid-19 virus by differential heating in the range of 56 to 60 Degree Celsius temperatures. Additional Facts: Sterilisation:It refers to any process that eliminates, removes, kills or deactivates all forms of life in particular referring to microorganisms such as… Continue reading DIAT comes up with cost-effective solution to disintegrate coronavirus
NIAB develops portable coronavirus detection kit
News:Researchers from the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology(NIAB), Hyderabad have developed a coronavirus detection kit named “eCovSens”. Facts: eCovSens is a biosensor that can detect the presence of novel coronavirus antigens in human saliva within 30 seconds. It consists of a carbon electrode coated with the antibody of Covid-19. When a saliva sample from an… Continue reading NIAB develops portable coronavirus detection kit
Special Trains For Migrants, Students
News: Six “shramik special” trains departed from Kerala, Telangana, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Facts: Sramik Special trains have been launched by the Ministry of Railways for stranded migrants amidst Coronovaris lockdown. Each “shramik” train carries between 1,000 and 1,200 people to ensure social distancing during travel. All passengers are screened for coronavirus symptoms prior to boarding;… Continue reading Special Trains For Migrants, Students
5 more states under One Nation, One Ration Card Plan
News: Consumer Affairs Minister approved the integration of five more States and Union Territories with the National Cluster under the One Nation, One Ration Card plan. These states are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Facts: One nation one ration card scheme envisages inter-state portability of… Continue reading 5 more states under One Nation, One Ration Card Plan
India’s R&D expenditure & scientific publications on the rise
News: R&D Statistics and Indicators 2019-20 was released. It is based on national S&T survey 2018 conducted by National Science and Technology Management Information (NSTMIS), Department of Science and Technology (DST) Facts: India’s per capita R&D expenditure has increased to PPP $ 47.2 in 2017-18 from PPP $ 29.2 in 2007-08. India’s gross expenditure in… Continue reading India’s R&D expenditure & scientific publications on the rise
