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15th Finance Commission to monitor COVID-19 before second report
On March 19, 2020, the Finance Commission announced that it will monitor situation of COVID-19 before releasing its second report. Highlights The Commission is to set up a committee to review fiscal consolidation of the government. The commission has recommended ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
1 million USD dispersed to SAARC nations under Emergency COVID-19 Funds
On March 19, 2020, the Ministry of External Affairs announced that 1 million USD has been dispersed towards the Emergency COVID-19 funds. The fund was set up PM Modi during a video conference recently. Walking on the foot steps of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GoI: Benefits to COVID-19 affected workers under Atal Beema Vyakti Kalyan Yojana
On March 19, 2020, the Government of India announced that it will provide unemployment benefits to the section of unorganized workers. These workers include, persons who have lost their jobs due to the impact of the Corona Virus Pandemic. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
PM Modi addresses the Nation: Introduces “People’s Curfew”, Economic Response Task Force to fight Corona Virus
On March 19, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on combating Corona Virus. The PM introduced People’s Curfew during his speech. He also said that Economic Task Force is to be implemented under the Finance Minister. Highlights PM ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Corona Virus: UGC reschedules exams; International airlines banned temporarily
On March 19, 2020, the University Grants Commission directed all the affiliated colleges and universities to postpone the ongoing examinations. The evaluation works have also been directed to be rescheduled. The GoI has also ordered other bodies operating under Ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
PCR Test
The polymerase chain reaction process forms the basis for the tests currently being used to assess SARS CoV 2 infection among the masses. Polymerase Chain Reaction The PCR is used to create multiple copies of a DNA. It uses the ..
Guidelines for Handling COVID-19 Fatalities
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued guidelines for disposal of bodies of patients who died from COVID-19. Biosafety Levels Biosafety Levels or BSL is a set of bio-containment protocols used to isolate hazardous biological agents in ..
Coronavirus Detection
The number of COVID-19 cases has been increasing across the world. Countries are racing to test larger portions of its population. Steps Involved in Testing There are 5 steps involved in testing a sample for the virus: Collection: the sample ..
NSAIDs
In light of the warning about use of ibuprofen by COVID-19 patients from the health ministry of France, medical experts have criticised the issuance of public health warning without solid base. About NSAIDs NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are those ..
Budget Allocation to fight Corona: Odisha, Tamil Nadu allocated funds
The US Government recently allocated 100 billion USD to fight Corona Virus. Following the US, UK had announced 400 billion USD to be allocated for Corona Virus. Ranked the fifth largest economy in the world with a GDP of 2.94 ..