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ICMR-Ayush Ministry Collaboration on Integrated Medicine
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the AYUSH ministry have joined forces to advance research in the field of integrated medicine. Integrated medicine refers to the combination of alternative medicine systems, such as ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, unani, siddha, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
ICMR’s Ethical Guidelines for AI in Healthcare and Biomedical Research
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many sectors, including healthcare. With the recognition of this potential, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently released ethical guidelines for AI in healthcare and biomedical research. These guidelines aim to guide the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) receives UN Award
‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force, and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award’ was conferred to India for its India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI). Key facts The UN award was conferred at the UN General Assembly side event that ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
ICMR study on snakebites- Highlights
To collect data on mortality, morbidity and socio-economic burden, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is conducting a first of its kind study on snakebite incidence in 14 states representing all geographical regions of the country. This study is ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
What is ‘Purposive testing strategy?
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued new guidelines on “Purposive Testing Strategy”, amid rising cases of covid-19 cases. What is Purposive Testing Strategy? ICMR issued guidelines on who needs to get tested for the infection, and who doesn’t. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
OmiSure RT – PCR Kit
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently approved ‘OMISURE’. Omisure is a RT – PCR kit. It is used to detect Omicron, a COVID-19 variant. It was manufactured by Tata Medical and Diagnostics. About the kit The kit was ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Indian SARS – CoV – 2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG)
INSACOG is a multi-lab agency. It was established by the Government of India in 2020 to monitor the genomic variations of COVID-19. In the beginning, there were ten labs. The number has now increased largely. About INSACOG The labs identify ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
ICMR releases MUDRA Toolbox in 5 Indian languages
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) released “Multilingual Dementia Research and Assessment (MUDRA) toolbox” in five Indian Languages on October 5, 2021. Key Facts Toolbox was launched in order to expand the care and outreach to people suffering from dementia. ..