Top Best Current Affairs 12 April 2020

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and AIIMS, Rishikesh have jointly developed a remote patient health monitoring system to the condition of COVID-19 patients without healthcare workers risking exposure to them. The device has non-invasive sensors to measure the main parameters of the patient such as patient: temperature, pulse rate, saturated oxygen level and respiration rate.

:Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has developed a cost-effective solution for isolation wards, Fumigation Chamber, Hand sanitizers and face masks as a measure to fight against COVID-19 pandemic.OFB's measures includes Two-Bed Tents,Fumigation Chamber,Hand sanitizers and face masks,Handwashing System. Ordnance Factory Board was Founded in 1712.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Chief Ministers of the country to decide the further plan of action in combat against COVID-19. PM will take their feedback on whether the 21 days nation-wide lockdown will be extended beyond 14 April in a move to contain COVID-19 pandemic.The video conference meeting was significant as the leaders discussed the extension of the complete lockdown beyond 14 April. A 21-day complete lockdown of the entire nation was announced on the 24 March.

National Safe Motherhood Day observed 11 April. The day aims to raise awareness about the proper healthcare of women and maternity facilities to pregnant and lactating women. The day also aims to spread awareness about healthcare facilities for women. India became the first country to officially declare a National Safe Motherhood Day in the world.

Scientists at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, Kerala, have designed two technologies to fight COVID-19 pandemic. These are: Chitra Disinfection Gateway and Chitra UV Based Facemask Disposal Bin. SCTIMST is an autonomous institute under Centre's Department of Science and Technology (DST).

Researchers at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research -Guwahati (NIPER-G) developed two products, namely 3D-printed hands-free object and 3D-printed antimicrobial face-shield in an effort to control the spread of novel coronavirus, to fight COVID-19 outbreak.

National Pet Day is celebrated on 11 April every year. The day encourages people to help reduce the number of animals in shelters. On this day, the pet owners celebrate their animal companion. A survey by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) determined that the animals contribute to the physical and mental benefits to overall cardiovascular health by lowering cortisol, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels.

Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel, participated in the G20 Extraordinary Energy Ministers' virtual Meeting on 10 April 2020. The meeting was hosted by Saudi Arabia, it is the President of G20 countries.