IIT Delhi Launches “Corosure”, a Low-Cost Test Kit for COVID 19

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has developed the most affordable test kit for COVID 19, named as “Corosure”, to provide low-cost testing facility to all the people in the country. The Union Human Resource Development Minister launched the test ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Universal Testing Might Reduce Spread of COVID 19: John Hopkins University

The researchers at the John Hopkins University, USA, have come out with a report suggesting that universal testing might prove to be fruitful to reduce the infection of COVID 19 among the general public. According to the report published in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Second Convalescent Plasma Bank opens up in Delhi

The 2nd convalescent plasma bank has been inaugurated in the national capital by the Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal and the Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, at the LNJP Hospital. The first such plasma bank was started at the Institute of ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Not possible to put a uniform cap on COVID-19 treatment expenses: SC

The apex court has ruled that it is not willing to decide on a uniform rate for the treatment of the COVID 19 disease in the country. However, the court has also asserted that no individual should be denied treatment ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Two Vaccines in India to start clinical trial for COVID-19: ICMR

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has stated that two vaccines developed in India are going to undergo trial from July 2020. The organization has decided to rope in 1000 volunteers for this purpose, at the earliest. These vaccines ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

GoI to increase Public Health Expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025

On July 13, 2020, the 15th Finance Commission held a meeting with the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. It was decided at the meet that India will increase its public health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025. Highlights ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

DCGI allows use of “Itolizumab” for moderate to severe COVID-19 cases

On July 11, 2020, the Dugs Controller General of India (DCGI) granted restricted emergency use of Itolizumab for moderate to severe COVI-19 patients. Highlights Itolizumab is a monoclonal antibody that was already approved for chronic plaque psoriasis. The drug will ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

July 11: World Population Day

Every year, World Population Day is celebrated by United Nations. This year the day is celebrated under the following theme Theme: “How to Safeguard the heath and rights of women and girls now” amid the pandemic. Highlights This year, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

ICMR to conduct nation-wide Sero Survey

The Indian Council of Medical Research is to conduct nation wide sero survey. The survey is to carried out to determine the exposure of COVID-19 infection among the population. Highlights The sero survey will test the blood serum of group ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

India-European Union to hold virtual summit

The fifteenth India-European Union Summit is to be held on July 15, 2020 at Line of Actual Control. The summit is to be co-chaired by PM Modi and European Council President Charles Michel. Highlights The Summit will review the cooperation ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020