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India begins antibody tests for Corona Virus
India is all set to begin antibody tests to confirm if a person was previously infected with the virus. This will help understand the epidemiology of Covid-19. Highlights It is a serological test that looks for antibodies in the blood. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Facts Box: Mo Jeeban Programme
The “Mo Jeeban Programme” was launched by the Odisha Government to contain the spread of COVID-19. The programme was launched by the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Highlights ‘Mo Jeeban’ means ‘My Life’. The State Government through the programme appeals ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Odisha sets up COVID-19 dedicated hospitals with 1,000 beds
On March 27, 2020, the Odisha Government announced that it is to set up two COVID-19 dedicated hospitals under PPP (Public Private Partnership) model. Highlights Around 84,000 people have returned from abroad in the state. There are so far three ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 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
RBI: Cuts repo rate to 4.4%; CRR to 3%; 3-month moratorium allowed on all loans
On March 27, 2020, the Reserve Bank of India announced series of measures to counter economic slowdown caused due to COVID-19. The Central bank advanced its Monetary Policy Committee meet due to COVID-19 pandemic. This was the 7th Bi-Monthly Monetary ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Global Coal Production falls for the 4th Consecutive Year
According to a survey, in 2019, the global coal power plant development declined for the fourth consecutive year. A total of 13 GW of capacity construction delayed due to Corona Virus. Highlights The survey was conducted by the Global Energy ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
United Nations: 25 million jobs to be lost due to COVID-19 impact
The United Nations has estimated that around 25 million jobs are to be lost due to the COVID-19 impacts. Highlights The organization reported that the economic and human lockdown is bringing in on a global economic break down. Around 3.3 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
G20 Summit: 5 trillion USD to be injected to fight against COVID-19
On March 27, 2020, the G20 video summit was chaired by the Saudi king Salman. As a member of G20, India was represented by PM Modi. At the summit, the leaders pledged to infuse 5 trillion USD into the global ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
‘Break the Chain’ Campaign
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the government of Kerala has launched the ‘Break the Chain’ campaign to promote hand washing and hygiene. About the Campaign The campaign was launched by the state’s Health Department. It seeks to create ..
Election Ink allowed to stamp Corona Patients
The Election Commission recently allowed the use of Election ink for stamping “home quarantined” on infected or symptomatic patients. The Corona Virus infected patients are to be stamped on hands. The ink is also called indelible ink, election ink, phosphoric ..