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03-05-2020 Current Affairs & Daily News Analysis

eCovSens-Ultrasensitive Novel In-House Built Printed Circuit Board Based Electrochemical Device for Rapid Detection of nCovid-19 Researchers from the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, have developed a biosensor that can detect the novel coronavirus in saliva samples.

About: The new portable device named eCovSens, can be used to detect the presence of novel coronavirus antigens in human saliva within 30 seconds using just 20 microlitres of the sample. The in-house built biosensor consists of a carbon electrode and the coronavirus antibody. The antibody is capable of binding with the spike protein found on the outer layer of the virus. An electrical signal is generated when the antigen and antibody binds. Biosensors have been currently used across the world to detect toxins, narcotic drugs, and are also considered as a reliable tool to detect infectious diseases.  Source : The Hindu ( Science & Technology ) Read UPSC Current affairs and Daily News Analysis from Best IAS Academy in Bangalore Vignan IAS Academy SANKALP SCHEME In Madhya Pradesh, the Umaria police have launched a Sankalp Scheme to provide 24-hour help to the elderly, amid the lockdown.

About: Under the Sankalp Scheme, Superintendent of Police has instructed all police officers to identify and help one or two elderly families who are living alone and are worried about their everyday needs during the lockdown. Under the Sankalp Scheme, it is trying to connect police personnel along with every elderly member of the family. The police got the inspiration for the Sankalp Scheme from an elderly woman, who was worried for her medicines. The elders are also happy with this innovative effort of the police. Source : All India Radio ( Defence & Security ) Read UPSC Current affairs and Daily News Analysis from Best IAS Academy in Bangalore Vignan IAS Academy PULSE OXIMETER Some experts have advocated the use of a medical device called the ‘pulse oximeter’ for testing those who have Covid-19, or those suspected of having it.

About: Pulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood. It is an easy, painless measure of how well oxygen is being sent to parts of your body furthest from your heart, such as the arms and legs. The device is generally used to check the health of patients who have known conditions that affect blood oxygen levels, such as heart and lung conditions, and for those who show symptoms such as shortness of breath. The device measures the saturation of oxygen in red blood cells, and can be attached to a person’s fingers, toes, nose, feet, ears, or forehead. It can be reused or disposed of after use. The device is now being recommended for the early detection of ‘Covid pneumonia’, a potentially deadly condition seen among the most severe coronavirus cases.  Source : Indian Express ( Science & Technology ) Read UPSC Current affairs and Daily News Analysis from Best IAS Academy in Bangalore Vignan IAS Academy BoBBLE (Bay of Bengal Boundary Layer Experiment): Ocean–atmosphere interaction and its impact on the South Asian monsoon A team from Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru and UK based University of East Anglia have created a blueprint for accurate prediction of monsoon, tropical cyclones and other weather related forecast.

About: The Bay of Bengal Boundary Layer Experiment or BoBBLE in short is a project funded by Union Ministry of Earth Sciences and the Natural Environment Research Council of UK. The team carried out studies of oceanographic properties on board RV Sindhu Sadhana in the southern Bay of Bengal. After which a blueprint for future weather system observational experiments was created for accurately forecasting rainfall.  Source : All India Radio ( Geography ) Read UPSC Current affairs and Daily News Analysis from Best IAS Academy in Bangalore Vignan IAS Academy ATULYA: Microwave sterilizer to disintegrate COVID-19 developed Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, a deemed university supported by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed ‘ATULYA’ as a cost-effective solution to disintegrate corona virus.

About: A microwave steriliser named as ‘ATULYA’ can be operated in portable or fixed installations and helps in disintegrating the virus by differential heating in the range of 56 to 60 Celsius temperatures. Atulya is safe to use in Home and Office. It can be used on any surface except metal.  Source : All India Radio ( Science & Technology ) Read UPSC Current affairs and Daily News Analysis from Best IAS Academy in Bangalore Vignan IAS Academy B. B. LAL On the occasion of centenary year of great archaeologist Professor B. B. Lal, Union Culture Minister released an e-book “Prof. B. B. Lal -India Rediscovered” today in New Delhi.

About: Braj Basi Lal (born 1921), better known as B. B. Lal, is an Indian archaeologist. He was the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) from 1968 to 1972 and has served as Director of the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla. Lal also served on various UNESCO committees. He received the Padma Bhushan Award in 2000. Important Info : Works: Between 1950-52, Lal worked on the archaeology of sites accounted for in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, including Hastinapura, the capital city of the Kurus.Lal worked on Mesolithic site of Birbhanpur (West Bengal), Chalcolithic site of Gilund (Rajasthan) and Harappan site of Kalibangan (Rajasthan).In 1975-76, Lal worked on the "Archaeology of Ramayana Sites" project funded by the ASI, which excavated five sites mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana - Ayodhya, Bharadwaj ashram, Nandigram, Chitrakoot and Shringaverapur.  Source : PIB ( Culture ) Read UPSC Current affairs and Daily News Analysis from Best IAS Academy in Bangalore Vignan IAS Academy GI tag to Manipur black rice, Gorakhpur terracotta The famed Gorakhpur Terracotta art has bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag

About: The famed baked clay or ‘terracotta’ products made from the special soil found in Bhathat area of Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur district gOt the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Terracotta products are a major source of income for the residents of Aurangabad area in this district. The terracotta artists make various structures like bells, vases, Ganeshas, tables, elephants, deer, horses, bullock carts, horse carts, lamps and chandeliers.  Source : The Hindu ( Culture ) Read UPSC Current affairs and Daily News Analysis from Best IAS Academy in Bangalore Vignan IAS Academy JAMINI ROY National Gallery of Modern Art pays tribute to the pioneering artist Jamini Roy on his 133rd Birth Anniversary year through virtual tour.

About: Jamini Roy (1887 – 1972) was an Indian painter. He was one of the most famous pupils of Abanindranath Tagore. He preferred himself to be called a patua.Initially he experimented with Kalighat paintings but found that it has ceased to be strictly a "patua" and went to learn from village patuas. Consequently, his techniques as well as subject matter was influenced by traditional art of Bengal. Awards and Honours:He was honoured with the State award of Padma Bhushan in 1955. In 1955, he was made the first Fellow of the Lalit Kala Akademi, the highest honour in the fine arts conferred by the Lalit Kala Akademi, India's National Academy of Art, Government of India. In 1976, the Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India declared his works among the "Nine Masters" whose work, to be henceforth considered "to be art treasures, having regard to their artistic and aesthetic value".  Source : PIB ( Culture ) Read UPSC Current affairs and Daily News Analysis from Best IAS Academy in Bangalore Vignan IAS Academy SATYAJIT RAY Ministry of Culture’s Development of Museums and Cultural Spaces (DMCS) digitally launched the short film ‘A Ray of Genius’ to mark the beginning of the centenary celebrations of Satyajit Ray.

About: Satyajit Ray (1921 – 1992) was an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, music composer, graphic artist, lyricist and author, widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Ray directed 36 films, including feature films, documentaries and shorts. Ray's first film, Pather Panchali (1955), along with Aparajito (1956) and Apur Sansar (1959), form The Apu Trilogy. He also authored several short stories and novels, meant primarily for young children and teenagers. Feluda, the sleuth, and Professor Shonku, the scientist in his science fiction stories, are popular fictional characters created by him. Ray received many major awards in his career, including 32 Indian National Film Awards and an Academy Honorary Award in 1992. The Government of India honored him with the Bharat Ratna, its highest civilian award, in 1992.  Source : PIB ( Culture ) Read UPSC Current affairs and Daily News Analysis from Best IAS Academy in Bangalore Vignan IAS Academy CHUNI GOSWAMI Legendary Footballer Chuni Goswami died in Kolkata on after prolonged illness. He was 82.

About: Chuni Goswami was the captain of gold medal winning Indian footballteam of Jakarta Asiad held in 1962. He was also the captain of Bengal Ranji Cricket team. He was also Sheriff of Kolkata. He was awarded Arjun , Padmasree and several others prestigious awards for his outstanding contributions in the field of Sports . He received Mohonbagan Ratna awards in 2005. The West Bengal Government conferred him the highest civilian award Banga Bibhusan in 2013 .  Source : All India Radio ( Sports ) Read UPSC Current affairs and Daily News Analysis from Best IAS Academy in Bangalore Vignan IAS Academy Daily Current affairs and News Analysis Best IAS Coaching institutes in Bangalore Vignan IAS Academy Contact Vignan IAS Academy Enroll For IAS Foundation Course from Best IFS Academy in Bangalore Read the full article