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What are R-Green Kits of COVID-19?
The Reliance Life Sciences recently developed RT-PCR kit that will diagnose COVID-19 infection in about 2 hours. These kits are called R-Green Kits. Highlights RT-PCR are the most accurate tests being conducted for COVID-19. However, the only drawback in this ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Supreme Court: Overtime Wages should not be denied to labourers during COVID-19
On October 1, 2020, the Supreme Court quashed the notification of Gujarat Government to exempt factories from paying overtime wages to workers. The apex court said that the burden of economic slowdown shall not be put on workers who are ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
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 ..