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PM Modi eases State Disaster Relief Fund to help states
On September 23, 2020, PM Modi met with chief ministers of seven States that have high incidence of covid-19 virus. More than 63% of active cases of covid-19 are concentrated in these seven States. They are Tamil nadu, Punjab, Maharashtra, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Sero Survey results communicated to the states
The Indian Council of Medical Research recently announced that the results of sero survey conducted in ten cities have been communicated with the states. The survey that was conducted earlier this month indicated that around 0.73% of adults have been ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Global Smart City Index: Indian cities slip; Singapore tops
On September 17, 2020, the Institute for Management Development along with Singapore University released the Smart City index for the year 2020. The report says that the Indian cities declined in their technological updates. Key highlights According to the report ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
IIT Delhi launches ‘‘Chakr DeCoV’’ to decontaminate N95 masks
In the series on Atmanirbhar Bharat IIT Delhi incubated startup Chakr Innovation has launched ‘Chakr DeCoV’ Key Facts It is a decontamination device that decontaminate N95 masks. Designed in the shape of a cabinet. Built with an innovative decontamination mechanism. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Where does India stand globally in terms of COVID-19 testing?
The globe is fighting with COVID-19. There are nearly 7 lakh people who are currently infected by the virus all across the world. This data is excluding those who have already been infected and died due to it. All the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
MCI makes Pandemic Management a part of MBBS Course
The Medical Council of India (MCI) which regulates medical education in the country recently launched a notification which indicates medical colleges to include Pandemic Management in the Under Graduated course starting this year. About the Course Considering the need of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Is the re-infection of Covid-19 in Hong Kong dangerous?
The first evidence of a re-infection of Covid-19 has been reported by the researchers of Hong Kong. They also stated further research is needed on the issue to make a clear idea about the re-infection as only one report has ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
How Sero-survey evaluates the trend of Covid-19?
Indian Council for Medical Research has recommended to carry out sero-surveys to detect the presence of coronavirus antibodies in the people. Such surveys conducted in big cities have proved to be beneficial to understand the activities and characteristics of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Why is China considering to set up ‘BRICS innovation base’ on 5G?
China intended to establish a BRICS innovation base for strengthening the cooperation among the five-member country bloc including India in technical sectors like 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and digital economy, industry, and information technology. Object points Consolidation of the cooperation among ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Average income of MGNREGA workers got doubled during lock-down: CRISIL
Indian credit rating agency CRISIL has said according to its report, the average income of MGNREGA workers has doubled in the time period of the COVID-19 outbreak lockdown to around Rs 1,000 during the first quarter of the FY20. What ..