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Hotspot Areas of COVID-19 identified and Antibody Tests in Hotspots approved
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has identified 20 Covid-19 hotspots in the country. Though there are no community transmission in the country, ministry is take these hotspots strictly. Also, 22 potential hotspots have been identified. Antibody Tests As ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
A New Low-Cost Temperature Gun developed by Indian Navy
The Mumbai Naval Dockyard has designed a low-cost IR based temperature sensor. The sensor is to be used to check the personnel entering at the gates of the yard. Highlights The instrument was manufactured at less than Rs 1000. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
United Nations Nuclear Agency sends COVID-19 testing gears to 40 countries
The International Atomic Energy Agency, an autonomous wing of the United Nations has sent COVID-19 testing gears to around 40 countries. Highlights The IAEA is known for its nuclear inspection works in countries such as Iran. It also helps countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
HydroxyChloroquine now made a H1 Drug in India; Exports banned
On March 27, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare declared the Hydroxycholoroquine as a Schedule H1 drug. With this GOI has brough upon restrictions on sales and distribution of the drug. Highlights The Hydroxychloroquine drug was declared as ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
What is Thermal Screening used at airports for COVID-19?
Thermal Screening are being used at airports to check COVID-19 virus. The numbers infected in India has reached 500 and India has entered into complete lock down for 21 days to contain the disease. What is Thermal Screening? Thermal screening ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
First “Made in India” COVID-19 Test Kit gets commercial approval from CDSCO
A Pune based testing services MyLab has become the first Indian company to get an commercial approval from CDSCO for the sales of COVID-19 testing kits sale. About the Kit The kit was developed by MyLab testing services. The testing ..