Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, an Institute of National Importance, of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has developed a diagnostic test kit that can confirm COVID19 in 2 hours at low cost. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The confirmatory diagnostic test detects the N Gene of SARS-COV2 […]
Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) has developed a compact solid-state sensor to detect the heavy metal ions in water. It is a portable device which can help onsite detection in remote areas. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Heavy metal ions like mercury, lead, and cadmium show severe potential threats to living
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR), New Delhi has developed Pusa Decontamination and Sanitizing Tunnel. The tunnel was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Kailash Choudhary on 16 April in New Delhi. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The sanitization protocol of the tunnel included handwashing with foot-operated soap and
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Assam based Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) has developed plasmonic semiconductor nanomaterials for the removal of toxic organic compounds from water by harvesting solar light. Plasmonic semiconductor nanomaterials are metal-like materials with free electrons on the surface that oscillate collectively when hit by light. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points In
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The Reserve Bank of India launched its 49th round of order books, inventories and capacity utilisation survey (OBICUS) of the manufacturing sector on April 16, 2020. The survey covers the reference period between January-March 2020. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The OBICUS survey will provide valuable input for monetary policy formulation. The Central Bank
World chess champion Viswanathan Anand is the new Ambassador for World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India’s Environment Education programme. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points It reaches out to school children, youth and citizens across the country. The main objective of the organization is to generate critical thinking, problem-solving, and environmentally-conscious individuals. The Environment Education program
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the second set of measures to preserve financial stability and help put money in the hands of the needy and disadvantaged during the extended lockdown due to the COVID-19 crisis. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The move by the Central Bank aims to maintain adequate liquidity
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As many as 67 Indian firms got approval from Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for antibody rapid testing kits for testing COVID-19. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Out of 67 companies, 5 are using indigenous kits and 62 other companies are importing antibody rapid testing kits from other countries, such as China, South
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed an automatic mist-based sanitiser for use while entering offices to ultraviolet devices that can destroy the genetic material of COVID-19. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Centre for Fire Explosive & Environment Safety (CFEES), Delhi has developed an automatic mist based sanitizer dispensing unit. It is a contactless
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Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs participated in the virtual session of the 2nd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the Saudi Arabian Presidency to discuss the global economic outlook amid evolving COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Saudi Arabia was appreciated for its tireless efforts in
