Lithium rich red giants
Context Researchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science &Technology, Govt. of India, have discovered hundreds of Li-rich giant stars indicating that…
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme
Context Recently, the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme has been activated as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. About Integrated Disease Surveillance Project The Integrated Disease Surveillance Project was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in…
How supercomputers are being used to understand and prevent Covid-19
Context Coronavirus (COVID-19): In the global effort to tackle the novel coronavirus pandemic, many countries have now employed supercomputers to help expedited research into the virus. Scientists are using supercomputers for several…
The Nihangs
Who is a Nihang? Nihang is an order of Sikh warriors, characterised by blue robes, antiquated arms such as swords and spears, and decorated turbans surmounted by steel quoits. Sikh historian…
What is pooled testing, recommended by the ICMR?
Context The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued an advisory for using pooled samples for testing of COVID-19 in order to increase the number of tests conducted by laboratories across…
Measles and COVID-19
Context A press release issued by the UN noted that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, measles immunisation campaigns have been delayed in 24 countries and will be canceled in 13 others…
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
Context On March 29, the DCP Cyber Crime, Delhi’s official Twitter account alerted citizens about a fake UPI (Unified Payments Interface) ID of the PM CARES Fund, pmcare@sbi – the…
Tuberculosis and COVID-19
Context With WHO underlining the importance of continuing prevention and treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) during the COVID-19 crisis, What exactly has WHO said for TB patients during COVID-19? According to…
How India will tackle its water woes amid?
Context The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) issued an advisory to state governments asking them to ensure safe drinking water supply and management during the nationwide lockdown that…
What is post-intensive care syndrome?
Context Various news reports in recent weeks have pointed out that for some Covid-19 patients who needed intensive care, the journey to recovery is a long one. After leaving the ICU,…
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