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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - January 2019

Jan 2019

Jun 02, 2020

R. Sreelekha Set to be the State's First Woman DGP

Ms. Sreelekha, belonging to the 1987 batch, is the first woman officer to be elevated as a DGP.
The Cabinet elevated Additional Directors General of Police Sankar Reddy and R. Sreelekha to the post of Director Generals of Police.
The government has posted Ms. Sreelekha, the first woman IPS officer in the State, as the Director General, Fire and Rescue Department.
Ms. Sreelekha, belonging to the 1987 batch, is the first woman officer to be elevated as a DGP.

Jun 01, 2020

"My Life My Yoga" Contest Launched by PM Modi

A Video Blogging Contest titled "My Life My Yoga" (also called "Jeevan Yoga") has been launched by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The contest was launched by PM Modi during the course of his monthly Mann Ki Baat address to the nation.
The contest is a joint effort by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

May 28, 2020

VAMS Global Develops World's 1st Contactless Visitor Management Software

VAMS (Visitor Authentication & Management Systems) Global, a Mumbai based startup offering specialized solutions for Corporates & Commercial Buildings, has developed world's 1st contactless Visitor Management Software called 'VAMS SafeGuard' that checks body temperature, scans faces with mask compliance & monitors social distancing on the premise.
It scans and records one person at a time from a distance of 18″ in less than 3-5 seconds.
The software can be deployed in pharmaceuticals, hospitality, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, educational institutions, commercial and residential buildings.

May 25, 2020

WHO Adopts "Human Challenge Trial" to Develop New Vaccine

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced eight candidates to enter human trials. Several people step forward to participate in human challenge trial as the race to develop new vaccine for the virus is increasing.
The trial involves infecting volunteers intentionally with COVID-19 virus. This is done to speed up the process of vaccine development.
The main benefit of the human challenge trial is that it accelerates testing. Many efficacious vaccines shall be available more quickly. Also, the number of people required in phase 3 of these trials is less than the regular trials.

May 24, 2020

ICMR to Replace HCQ With Anti-HIV Drug; Kangra Tea Suggested

After the well known herb Ashwgandha, now, Kangra tea has been marked as a potential coronavirus blocker.
A senior research professional associated with a reputed bioresource technology institute has claimed that Kangra Tea, well known for its other medicinal properties, may also be able to boost immunity against coronavirus by blocking the virus activity better than the anti-HIV drugs currently being used as preventive care for patients and health care professionals.
India's premier medical research institute, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is considering replacing hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) with anti-HIV drugs to improve immunity and possibly reduce viral replication.
However, Kangra tea could prove to be a more effective weapon against the disease, says a well known expert.

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