Mumbai: Friday, 22 January 2021: Roche Diagnostics India announced the launch of its antibody test SARS-CoV-2 test - Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S. The test is CE IVD approved and has received ICMR and CDSCO approval in India. It is an in vitro test, that quantifies antibodies against the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of spike (S) protein SARS-CoV-2 in human serum and plasma, and determines the body’s immune response to the virus.The Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S targets antibodies, which are directed against the particular region of the viral spike protein responsible for binding to the host cell receptor, which is required for the virus to enter the host cell. The majority of current vaccines (approved and in development) aim to induce antibody response against the viral spike protein. Narendra Varde, Managing Director - Roche Diagnostics India, said, “Roche is firmly committed to providing reliable, high-quality testing solutions to help the country deal with the pandemic. The … [Read more...] about Roche Diagnostics India launches Quantitative Test To Measure Antibody Levels Against SARS-CoV-2
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India, Denmark launch Green Strategic Partnership
New Delhi: India and Denmark on Wednesday said they have launched Green Strategic Partnership, which is a mutually beneficial arrangement to enable Denmark in delivering sustainable solutions to India. Under this partnership, the two countries would be cooperating through ministries, institutions, and stakeholders to expand economic relations, green growth, reaching climate goals, according to a joint statement released by both the nations. “The partnership is a vital milestone… both countries are working on government-to-government level in the strategic sectors of energy, water and environment, urbanisation and IPR. This new age partnership will not only lead to creating a green and sustainable future but will also boost job creation, innovation and investments,” said Freddy Svane, Danish Ambassador to India. According to the statement, the partnership would build on and consolidate the existing agreement establishing a Joint Commission for Cooperation between India … [Read more...] about India, Denmark launch Green Strategic Partnership
Punjab students have to appear physically in PSEB exams; check date sheet here
JR Mehrok informed that they have appointed nodal officers in every district and COVID-19 safety protocols will be maintained in each center. A distance of 2 yards will be ensured between each student and only after the students have their temperature check, they will get an entry in the examination center. … [Read more...] about Punjab students have to appear physically in PSEB exams; check date sheet here
iSchoolConnect launches CSR initiative for education
BOSTON: With Covid-19 digitizing schools and colleges all over the world, the education sector has taken an inevitable hit. In an effort to help students tackle the financial aspect of the difficulties of Covid-19, a few corporations have partaken in remarkable CSR initiatives. iSchoolConnect - a US and India-based AI-powered company that helps students study abroad - launched an annual scholarship worth USD 10,000 to help students get quality education overseas. Another example of an organization with a marvelous initiative is Byju's. The company, noticing a lack of technological equipment for education, launched a CSR initiative as a part of 'Education for All' to encourage digital learning. Their campaign, which is a people-driven movement, urges citizens to donate their smartphones, which would be refurbished and powered with Byju's content before being distributed to children with no access to education. The plan is to reach as many children as possible, specifically in remote … [Read more...] about iSchoolConnect launches CSR initiative for education
Communist Party of India (Marxist) Polit Bureau statement on S-band spectrum scam (full text)
The Business Line-Hindu newspapers have exposed the S-band spectrum deal involving the ISRO Company Antrix and a private company, Devas Multimedia. By this agreement, the private company was to get access to high quality spectrum of 70 MHz through the launching of two custom-made satellites. The presumptive loss of revenue to the government would have been atleast Rs. 2 lakh crores. … [Read more...] about Communist Party of India (Marxist) Polit Bureau statement on S-band spectrum scam (full text)