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Anti-Leprosy Drug Trials started by CSIR against COVID-19
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has started the trials of anti-leprosy drug trials against COVID-19. The drug trial is to be conducted with the help of Mycobacterium MW. Highlights The Mycobacterium MW is a heat killed bacteria. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
BRICS Foreign ministers to attend COVID-19 meeting
The foreign ministers of the BRICS grouping are to discuss on measures to combat COVID-19. External Affairs Minister Shri S Jaishankar is to represent India at the meet. Highlights The video conference is to be hosted by Russia as it ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
ADB approves 1.5 billion USD for India to fight COVID-19
On April 28, 2020, the Asian Development Bank approved 1.5 billion USD loan to support the Indian Government in its actions against the spread of COVID-19 crisis. The fund is to be used in disease containments, social protection and disease ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
International Financial Services Centre Authority established by GoI
The Government of India has established International Financial Services Centre Authority. The headquarters of the authority is to be established in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Highlights The Authority was established through a notification. The notification issued by the GoI brings into effect ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
April 28: World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Every year the World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on April 28. With COVID-19 pandemic creating great challenges for governments, workers and employers, this year the day is to focus on addressing outbreak of infectious diseases ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Guidelines to use Air Conditioners issued by Central Public Works Department
The Central Public Works Department has issued guidelines to use air conditioners during COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines have been issued as Air conditioner usages are to increase with the arrival of Summer in the country. The main objective of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Exercise Pitch Black Cancelled
The biennial warfare exercise hosted by Royal Australian Air Force was cancelled due to COVID-19 threats. Exercise Pitch Black The main aim of the exercise is to practice Defensive Counter Air combat and Offensive Counter Air Combat. The exercise is ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
WHO map includes Ladakh as Chinese Territory
The World Health Organization has recently showed the parts of Ladakh as Chinese territory in its map. The region has been shown as dotted line and colour code. Also, the regions of Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan occupied Kashmir has ..