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GoI develops new biofortified high protein wheat variety
The scientists of Agharkar Research Institute (Pune), operating under Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed biofortified high quality wheat. The new variety is MACS 4028 Highlights The new wheat variety has 14.7% better nutritional quality, 40.3 ppm of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine
The Indian Council of Medical Research has recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine drug for treating high risk COVID-19 patients. About the Drug Hydroxychloroquine is a less toxic form of chloroquine, a noted anti-malarial drug. Chloroquine was derived from quinine, isolated ..
ICMR recommends Hydroxychloroquine to treat Corona Virus
The Indian Council of Medical Research had constituted a National Task Force to fight against COVID-19. The task force has recommended the use of Hydroxychloroquine to treat Corona Virus. Highlights According to the task force, the Hydroxychloroquine can be used ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
ICMR issues new guidelines to test Corona Virus in India
On March 20, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research issued new guidelines to test COVID-19. Highlights The ICMR has so far been conducting tests only on symptomatic patients (persons with symptoms of Corona Virus). However, the Council has now ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Ministry of Health: Complaints to ICMR on misuse of Stem Cell therapy
On March 20, 2020, the Ministry of Heath informed Lok Sabha that ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) has received several complaints on misuse of stem cell therapy. Highlights The National Apex Committee operating under the ministry is evaluating the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
India in Phase 2 of Corona Virus Pandemic; No Community Transmissions in India
On March 18, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research announced that India is in Phase 2 of spread of COVID-19 and that community transmissions have not begun in India What are the phases of COVID-19 Transmission? There are four ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Government of India allows private sector to diagnose Corona Virus
The Government of India has opened testing of Corona Virus to private sector. The price of testing is to range between Rs 9,000 and Rs 12,000. Highlights The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is to establish 51 testing centres ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Draft National Policy for Rare Diseases placed in website of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
On March 17, 2020, the draft National Policy for rare diseases has been shared in the website of ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The draft has been opened for comments from the states and Union territories and also from ..