Some Important PIB News :-
BiPAP Ventilator Swasth vayu :-
Swasth vayu is a non-invasive (involves use of masjid Similar device) breathing support device for the use of non-critical non -icu cases of COVID-19
It is developed by National Airway laboratories (NAL) , Bengaluru
BiPAP stands for Bilevel positive Airway Pressure.
It is a type of positive pressure Ventilator.
While Using BiPAP positive air pressure is received during breathing in and breathing out but higher air pressure is received during breathing in.
The System has been certified for safety and performance by the National Accreditation Board for testing and Calibration laboratories. (NABL)
The nomination of Gandhi Peace Price is extended by the ministry of culture , from 30th April to 15th June due to Covid-19 pandemic..
About Gandhi peace Award:- This award was instituted in 1995 by the Government of India in the commemoration of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
This Award carried an amount of 1cr., a citation in a scroll, a plaque as well as exquisite to traditional handicraft/handloom item.
Who can get This Award :-
- An individual
- An organization
- An institution
- An Association
It can be divided between two individual/organization who are considered by the Jury to be equally deserving of recognition in a given yearIt is open to all persons regardless of nationality, creed, race or sex.
The prize is not awarded posthumously
LAST FOUR WINNER OF GANDHI PEACE PRIZE
2015:- Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari for the year 2015 for their contribution in Rural Development, Education, Development of natural resources.
2016 :- jointly to Akshaya Patra Foundation for its contribution in providing mid-day meals to millions of children across India and Sulabh International for its contribution in improving the condition of sanitation in India and emancipation of manual scavengers.
2017:- Ekal Abhiyan Trust for the year 2017 for their contribution in providing Education for Rural and Tribal Children in remote areas pan India, Rural Empowerment, Gender, and Social Equality.
2018:- Shri Yohei Sasakawa for the year 2018 for his contribution in Leprosy Eradication in India and across the world.
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
- The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize which is named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is a prestigious prize awarded annually by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust since 1986
- It consists of a monetary award of Rs 25 lakh along with a citation
- The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize is given to individuals or organizations who are working towards ensuring international peace and development, ensuring that scientific discoveries are used to further the scope of freedom and better humanity, and creating new international economic order. Source :- India today
Helpline Bharosa
Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launches Central University of Odisha Helpline “Bharosa” on Cognitive Emotional Rehabilitation Services for University Students of Odisha
AIM:- To provide Cognitive Emotional Rehabilitation Services to all University Students of Odisha.
This app would provide mental and psychological assistance to the students.
DRUVS Cabinet:-
Dhruvs cabinet stand for Defence Research Ultraviolet Sanitizer (DRUVS). It is developed by D.R.D.O. premier lab Research centre Imarat (IRC)
It has been designed to sanitize mobile phone , iPads, laptops, currency notes, challan, passbook etc.
It has developed an automated contactless UVC sanitization cabinet, called Defence Research Ultraviolet Sanitizer (DRUVS).
Notes Clean :- It has also developed by IRC. It is an automated UVC currency sanitizing device.
