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Wormivet: Herbal Medication developed by NIF to treat worms
The National Innovation foundation India has developed an indigenous herbal medicine called Wormivet. It is an alternative to chemical methods that are currently being used to treat worms. Highlights The Wormivet is used to treat endoparasite worms in livestock. A ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
April 12: International Day of Human Space Flight
Every year, International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on April 12. The day commemorates the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic spaceflight in 1961 Background The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution in April 2011 to observe International ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
“Global Indian Physician COVID-19 Collaborative” by doctors of Indian Origin
The doctors of Indian origin spread all over the world have come together under an initiative called “Global Indian Physician COVID-19”. The initiative aims to foster cross system learning. Highlights The initiative will work on early warning algorithm, vaccination, antiviral ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-12 April 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 12 April, 2020 INDIA COVID-19: Maharashtra extends lockdown till 30th April ECONOMY & CORPORATE TRAI recommends that all DTH and cable set-top-boxes (STBs) provided to the customers support interoperability Operations of fishing (marine) ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
G20: Video Conference of Energy Ministers
On April 10, 2020, the G20 Energy ministers held virtual meeting on ways to ensure stable energy markets. The energy markets are greatly affected by demand reduction due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Highlights India’s Energy Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
ADB assures 2.2 billion USD loan to India
India had earlier approached Asian Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for loans to fight against COVID-19. With India’s request, the ADB has assured a loan of 2.2 billion USD. Highlights The funds are to be used to help ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
ICMR approves Plasma Therapy Treatment
The Indian Council of Medical Research has recently approved plasma therapy as potential treatment for COVID-19. However, the protocol to conduct the therapy is yet to be finalized. Plasma Therapy The Plasma Therapy is used to treat viral infections. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Fishing and Aquaculture exempted from Lock Down
On April 11, 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs, exempted fishing and aquaculture industries from Lock Down. Earlier, the agricultural activities were exempted. Highlights The operations such as harvesting, packaging, processing, cold chain, hatcheries, commercial aquaria, movement of shrimp have ..