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COVID-19 virus has spread rapidly throughout the world. Given the lack of an efficacious vaccine and lack of availability of suitable chemotherapeutic interventions, the global population has been hit hard to the current coronavirus outbreak. Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB), an autonomous institution of the Department of Science & …

The COVID-19 pandemic is throwing up unique challenges for health systems. It presents particular challenges for patients who receive regular haemodialysis. These patients with damaged kidneys, also known as uremic patients, are particularly vulnerable to infection and may exhibit greater variations in clinical symptoms and infectivity. “Unlike other at-risk individuals, …

The Indian Armed Forces’ long-standing requirement of a modern state-of-the-art Light Machine Gun (LMG) has finally fructified. The Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence has signed the capital acquisition contract with Israel Weapons Industries for procurement of 16,479 LMGs at a cost of Rs 880 crore with the approval of …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on combating the challenge of COVID-19. On the occasion of ‘Navratra’, Prime Minister made nine requests to the people. Prime Minister said that patience and resolve of all Indians is vital in fighting the global pandemic which has wreaked havoc all over the …

No scheduled international commercial passenger aircraft shall be allowed to land in India from March 22, 2020 for one week. State Governments shall issue appropriate directions so that all citizens above 65 (other than for medical assistance) except for public representatives/govt. servants/medical professionals are advised to remain at home. Similarly, …

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has planned 36 missions including satellites and launch vehicles for the fiscal year 2020-21. In written reply to …

In order to achieve Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to increase participation of India’s youth in National Cadet Corps (NCC), the Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah has taken an unprecedented decision to give NCC Certificate holders Bonus Marks in direct entry examinations for in the Central …

Cabinet Secretary took a review meeting of concerned officials from various Ministries/Departments, here today. During the meeting, he emphasized on the implementation of Social Distancing measures as detailed by guidelines of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He stated that social distancing would have a major impact in limiting the …

Scheduled Test for Airmen Recruitment (01/2020) automated e-Pariksha was planned at 86 cities from 19 Mar 20 to 23 Mar 20. In view of the outbreak of Coronavirus, various government advisories and Section 144 at many places, STAR e-Pariksha planned from 19 Mar 20 to 23 Mar 20 has been …