Corona Pandemic – Facts & True News Info 011
India Post transports 100+ tons of medicines and medical equipment to hospitals
Govt starts manufacturing of RT PCR kits, to produce 10 lakh kits/ month from May 20
GoM reviews current status & actions for management of COVID-19
4 Months’ Rental Waiver given to IT Companies Operating from STPI Centers
DD and AIR broadcast Educational content/Virtual Classes
Fact: Regular rinsing of nose with saline does not protect from COVID-19
AYUSH Ministry & CSCs launch Tele-consultations for people in rural areas
Kisan Call Centre has been set up for coordination of inter-state movement of perishables
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274 flights operated under Lifeline UDAN, transports 463.15 tons of essential medical supplies
CSIR-NAL develops Personal Protective Coverall suit, to produce 30,000 units/ day
24×7 Control Room for blood services set up in Delhi. Call @ 011-23359379, 93199-82104, 93199-82105
Visas of foreign citizens, stranded in India/ visa expired/ visa to expire, to extend till May 3, 2020
Fact: Please do not consume any medicine without prescription
CeNS develops TriboE masks; to use electrostatics of materials to restrict entry of infections
Protein-enriched biscuits developed by CSIR-CFTRI to reach recuperating patients
As a relief to MSMEs, IT refunds worth Rs 5,204 crore issued in last 10 days
Govt to procure pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers at MSP
MHA: Centres offering assistance to women (domestic violence) are functional across India
AIIMS is assessing both prophylactic and therapeutic impact of HCQ
Fact: Any rescheduling of exams will be notified on the UPSC website
