Remdesivir
COVID: AIIMS Study on Children
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS recently conducted a study on children suffering from COVID-19. According to the study, adolescents suffered from lower mortality and lesser symptoms as compared to the adults. Key findings 1% of the adolescents ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Government to discontinue Central Allocation of Remdesivir
According to Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, government has decided to discontinue Central Allocation of Remdesivir to States and directed National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Agency to monitor availability of Remdesivir in India. Highlights Minister highlights, production ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
26th Meeting of Group of Ministers on COVID-19
On May 17, 20121, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare chaired the 26th meeting of Group of Ministers on COVID-19. Key Outcomes of the meet CoWIN portal is to be made available in Hindi. Also, it will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
US Global Task Force on COVID-19
The External Affairs Minister of India recently held a discussion with the US Global Task Force on Pandemic Response. He discussed about the priorities of India in vaccines, pharmaceuticals and oxygen. The Global Task Force on Pandemic earlier announced that ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
0% IGST on Import of Covid-related relief material
The Government of India recently waived the Integrated GST till June 30, 2021. This included Remdesivir, Beta cyclodextrin, medical grade oxygen, oxygen concentrators, cryogenic transport tanks, etc. Conditions The Government of India has provided exemptions under the following conditions: A ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
AAYUDH Advance Controversy
In April 2021, it was claimed that a drug called Aayudh Advance was effective against COVID-19. The trials for the drug were conducted at two government hospitals in Ahmedabad. However, Government of India has recently rejected the claims made by ..