About Hydroxychloroquine Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an anti- malarial drug similar to chloroquine, one of the oldest and best-known anti-malarial drugs. It is also used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Mechanism of action: Hydroxychloroquine …
About the scheme PM SVANidhi was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for providing affordable Working Capital loan to street vendors to resume their livelihoods that have been adversely affected due to Covid-19 lockdown. Under the Scheme, …
About Keeladi archaeological site The site Keeladi with pre-historic cultural deposit mound extending over a vast area of more than 110 acre is located in Sivagangai District, Tamilnadu. Excavation had revealed cultural traits in the form of structural activity (brick …
What are Megaliths? A megalith is a large prehistoric stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones. Megaliths were constructed either as burial (sepulchral) sites or commemorative (non-sepulchral) memorials. The …
Geographically, India shares a long border with its neighbouring countries due to which border challenges have magnified constantly. India shares land borders with 7 countries which are China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. India has around 7000 km …
Context: As economies, institutions and social welfare sectors continue to collapse under the strain of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic crisis, there is a dangerous escalation in the risk to the millions of people caught in the clutches of domestic and …
About Sri Jagannath Temple is one of the most revered and sacred pilgrimage sites in India. Its main deity is Lord Jagannath, who is said to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. There are two other deities, Lord Balabhadra …
About The Standard Q COVID-19 Ag detection kit is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for qualitative detection of specific antigens to SARS-CoV-2. It has been developed by SD Biosensor, a South Korea based company, having its manufacturing unit in Manesar, Gurugram. …
Why in News? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has welcomed the initial clinical trial results from the United Kingdom that shows dexamethasone can be a lifesaving drug for patients who are critically ill with Covid-19. News in Detail According …