AP brings COVID-19 treatment under Dr YSR Aarogyasri State’s Free Healthcare Scheme

On July 9, 2020, the Andhra Pradesh Government brought COVID-19 treatment under Dr YSR Aarogyasri health care scheme of the state. Highlights Under the scheme, the treatment cost of COVID-19 is to be borne by the state government. The Government ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

India-US to begin joint Ayurvedic Clinical trials for COVID-19

On July 9, 2020, India and United States began joint Ayurvedic Clinical trials against COVID-19. The joint research is to be supported by the Indo-US Science Technology Forum (IUSSTF). Highlights There are three ongoing collaborations between US-based institutions and India ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

FactsBox: First Automated RT-PCR machine

The Pune-based molecular diagnostics enterprise Mylab has launched “Compact XL”. It is the first fully automated machine in India to perform molecular diagnostic tests including RT-PCR for COVID-19. Highlights The Compact XL machine will automate lab processes starting from sample ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

India Global Week 2020 to be held in London

On July 9, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to address the India Global Week 2020. The event is to be held in London. From UK, Prince Charles is to address the event. Highlights The forum is to focus on ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

World Bank presents its report to Finance Commission of India

On July 8, 2020, the World Bank submitted its report on Health, Nutrition and Population to the Finance Commission of India. It is to be noted that the finance commission is consulting the World Bank to decide on the allocation ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Free Food Grains under Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana extended till November

On July 8, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved to extend the free food grains scheme under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana till November, 2020. Highlights The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was introduced by ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

National Skill Development Corporation and Microsoft sign agreements to empower Indian Youth

On July 8, 2020, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Microsoft signed an agreement to provide digital skills to around 1 lakh Indian youths in the next 1 year. Highlights The partnership aims to transform India into a skilled ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Scientists develop “Catch and Kill” air filter that kills COVID-19

The scientists at the University of Houston have developed “Catch and Kill” air filter. The filter is capable of killing COVID-19 virus that has the potential to stay alive in air for 3 hours. About the filter The filter in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

WHO acknowledges that COVID-19 is airborne

On July 7, 2020, the World Health Organization acknowledged that COVID-19 is airborne. Highlight Around 200 scientists from national and international organizations submitted an open letter that was published in Clinical Infectious Diseases journal. The letter said that COVID-19 is ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

World’s largest COVID-19 care centre in Delhi to operate under “Operation Corona Warriors”

On July 5, 2020, the Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal inaugurated the 10,000 bed COVID-19 care centre, Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre and Hospital (SPCCCH) in the Chhatarpur region at the National Capital. The centre is the largest COVID-19 care ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020