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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
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
What are the Bio-Safety Levels of Containment in India?
The National Centre for Disease Control provides four levels of Bio-Safety to be followed in India. What is Bio-Safety? Bio-Safety is the principle used to contain the spread of pathogens and toxins. This is not for the safety of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
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
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
Corona Virus: SAARC Video Conference; India proposes COVID-19 Emergency Funds
On March 15, 2020, SAARC leaders participated in a video conference to frame a strategy in order to fight Corona Virus. PM Modi attended the video conference on behalf on India. Proposals of the members India proposed creation of Covid-19 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Spanish Flu: Predecessor Pandemic to Corona Virus
In 1918, the Spanish Flu caused global pandemic. It spread indiscriminately killing more than 50 million people. 10% of the patients infected with the virus died. It is considered as the deadliest pandemic in the world history. Highlights Though the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Corona Virus: WHO increases Global threat; US postpones ASEAN; Geneva International Motor Show Cancelled
The COVID-19 (Corona Virus), that began in China has now spread to more than 45 countries. Outside China, South Korea has the highest number of COVID-19 victims. Highlights On February 29, 2020, the World Health Organization increased the global risk ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
DBT and NII study: Transmission of chicken pox virus during pregnancy to child
The study of DBT and NII have found that women having chickenpox infection may transmit their infection to babies during their pregnancy. This stimulates babies’ immunity and protects them. A person being infected by the virus and treated gains immunity lifelong. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Researchers see individual virus formation for the first time
The researchers of USA captured images of formation of viruses from particles. The research provided a detailed view of mechanism with which the particles self – assembled to form a parasite. The study was performed on single stranded RNA virus. ..