PM launches Project Lion, Project Dolphin on I-Day

News: Prime minister has announced the launch of Project Dolphin and Project Lion to protect these species in their natural habitat in a holistic manner. Facts: Project Lion: The project is aimed at conservation of India’s Asiatic Lions.It will focus on habitat development, engaging technologies in lion management and addressing the issues of disease in… Continue reading PM launches Project Lion, Project Dolphin on I-Day

Google partners Central Water Commission for flood forecasting initiative

News: Central Water Commission(CWC) along with Google has launched a flood forecasting initiative. Facts: Flood Forecasting Initiative: It aims to provide alerts to the public regarding flood situations in the region.It also offers current water level in the flood affected regions in the country and colour-coded maps indicating flooded areas.  Additional Facts: Central Water Commission… Continue reading Google partners Central Water Commission for flood forecasting initiative

AYUSH for Immunity Campaign

News: Ministry of AYUSH has launched a three-month campaign “Ayush for Immunity”. Facts: Aim: To increase awareness about affordable and easy practices that can be adopted for enhancing immunity and preventing any disease. Theme: Accessible and Affordable health for all through Ayush solutions.  Additional Facts: National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic (NAMASTE) Portal: It… Continue reading AYUSH for Immunity Campaign

Scientists develop indigenous system for real-time remote monitoring of air quality parameters

News: Scientists at Gayatri Vidya Parishad-Scientific and Industrial Research Centre have developed the Air Unique-quality Monitoring (AUM) system with the support of the Department of Science and Technology(DST) Clean Air Research Initiative. Facts: Air Unique-quality Monitoring(AUM) system: It is an indigenous system for real-time remote monitoring of air quality parameters that can identify, classify and… Continue reading Scientists develop indigenous system for real-time remote monitoring of air quality parameters

FDA approves rapid, inexpensive saliva test for novel coronavirus

News: United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved SalivaDirect test for Covid19. Facts: Who developed the test? The SalivaDirect test has been developed by researchers from Yale School of Public Health in partnership with the National Basketball Association(NBA). How is the test different? SalivaDirect test uses saliva samples as opposed to the more invasive… Continue reading FDA approves rapid, inexpensive saliva test for novel coronavirus

Union Sports Minister launches Fit India Youth Clubs initiative

News: Union Minister of Youth and Sports has launched a nation-wide initiative of Fit India Youth Clubs. Facts: Fit India Youth Club: It is a part of the Fit India Movement that aims to harness the power of youth to create mass awareness about the importance of fitness. Under the initiative, volunteers of Nehru Yuva… Continue reading Union Sports Minister launches Fit India Youth Clubs initiative

DBT Secretary inaugurates Center for Biopharma Analysis

News: Department of Biotechnology(DBT) Secretary has inaugurated the Pune-based Center for Biopharma Analysis(CBA). Facts: Aim: To provide high-quality analytical services to biopharmaceutical developers and manufacturers and create long lasting value for bio-entrepreneurs and industry. This centre is supported by the National Biopharma Mission of the Department of Biotechnology(DBT) and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council(BIRAC). Additional… Continue reading DBT Secretary inaugurates Center for Biopharma Analysis

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