Current Affairs May 2020

NABL approved eight labs for testing prototype samples of PPE coveralls

NABL have approved eight laboratories for testing of personal protective equipment (PPE) coveralls required for protection from Covid-19. The 8 labs are South India Textiles Research Association (SITRA), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu; DRDO-INMAS, New Delhi; Heavy Vehicle Factory, Avadi, Chennai; Small Arms Factory, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh; Ordnance Factory, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh; Ordnance Factory, Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh; […]

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TRIFED, Art of Living Foundation collaborates to provide Free Ration Kits to needy tribes India artisans

TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Art Of Living Foundation (AOL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in respective programmes of each organisation for promoting Tribal Enterprises. The Art of Living Foundation has agreed to provide Free Ration Kits to Needy Tribes India Artisans. The agreement aims to collaborate in respective

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NSafe mask-Reusable Antimicrobial Mask

With increasing demand for face masks to contain transmission of deadly COVID-19 virus, an IIT-Delhi startup has launched an antimicrobial and washable face mask that can be reused upto 50 launderings. NSafe mask is a three-layered product. It consists of an inner hydrophilic layer for comfort, the middle layer having antimicrobial activity, and the outermost

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SBI cut benchmark lending rate by 15 bps

State Bank of India (SBI) has cut its Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR) by 15 basis points (bps) across all tenors. It also reduced interest rates on retail term deposits (below ₹2 crore) by 20 bps for a tenor of up to three years. As a measure to safeguard the interests of

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Birth Anniversary of Maharana Pratap Singh I

Recently, the Prime Minister and Vice President of India paid tributes to Maharana Pratap I on his 480th birth anniversary. Pratap Singh I was popularly known as Maharana Pratap. He was the eldest son of Udai Singh II, who is the founder of the city of Udaipur. Pratap Singh was born on 9 May 1540.

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Indian Navy PPE clears certification by INMAS

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) designed and produced by Indian Navy has been tested by INMAS (Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences) Delhi, a DRDO organization tasked with the testing and certification of PPE and is certified to be mass produced and used in clinical COVID situations. The PPE was passed with 6/6 Synthetic blood

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Harsh Vardhan launched AYUSH Sanjivani App

Union Health & Family Welfare Minister has launched the ‘AYUSH Sanjivani’ App and two AYUSH-based studies related to COVID-19 situation, in New Delhi. The AYUSH Sanjivani mobile app will help to generate data on acceptance and usage of AYUSH advocacies and measures among the population and its impact on the prevention of COVID-19. It is

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UP passed an ordinance to suspend most labour laws for 3 years

Uttar Pradesh has suspended labour laws for the next 3 years, in a move that the state government says is aimed at boosting industrial investment as well employing the large number of migrant workers that have come back to their native villages in the state. The purpose of the ordinance aims to encourage industries to

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World Red Cross day 2020

World Red Cross day is observed on 8 May to celebrate the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The day pays tribute to the Red Cross volunteers for their contribution to helping those in need. The day creates awareness about the need for life protection in some drastic conditions. The World

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World Thalassaemia Day 2020

World Thalassaemia Day is observed on 8 May globally to create awareness about thalassemia, its prevention, and measures to avoid its transmission among people throughout the world. The day is observed to honor all patients suffering and fighting from thalassemia. It also appreciates scientists working hard to provide improved quality of life to people suffering

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