Shahakar Mitra Scheme launched

On June 12, 2020, the Union Agriculture Minister shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched Shahakar Mitra scheme. The scheme has been launched to assist the cooperative institutions to access innovative ideas of young professionals. In return the young interns will gain confidence to become self-reliant in the field. Highlights The Scheme is an internship programme for ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Agriculture • Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan • Cooperatives • Farmer Cooperatives • farmer welfare • Narendra Singh Tomar • NCDC • Shahakar Mitra Scheme • vocal for local

COBAS 6800: India’s first automated COVID-19 testing machine

On May 14, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan dedicated the COBAS 6800 RT PCR machine to the nation. Highlights The machine is completely automated and performs high end RT-PCR tests. The machine will help to increase the testing capacity of the country. It has been placed at National Centre for Disease Control, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Biosafety • Biosafety Levels • COBAS 6800 • Hepatitis • HIV • NCDC • rapid antibody testing • Robotics • RT-PCR Machine

Sero Survey by ICMR and NCDC

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and NCDC (National Centre for Disease Control) are to conduct a sero survey. The survey will help to learn about the prevalence of COVID-19 infection. What is a Sero Survey? A Sero Survey is testing of blood serum of individuals and determine the presence of antibodies against COVID-19. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Blood test • COVID-19 testing • Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) • NCDC • pool testing of COVID-19 • sero survey

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 institutions working with the pathogens. However, the safety levels are implemented to safeguard the public ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Biomedical Waste • Biosafety • Corona virus • COVID-19 • Diseases • NCDC • Viral disease • WHO

India International Cooperatives Trade Fair held in India

The First Ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair (IICTF) will commence from 11 October 2019 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The three day fair is scheduled from 11-13 October 2019. It is unique initiative that provides single platform to farmers, artisans & other members of cooperatives directly to global trade arena. Key Highlights of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Agriculture • Agriculture Export Policy • Business • Economy • IICTF 2019 • India International Cooperatives Trade Fair • NCDC • NEDAC