- The National Institute of Virology has already sequenced the genome of the virus making India the fifth country to do so- which is essential to do research on finding tests, drugs and vaccines
- For every Rs 100 deposit, a bank keeps Rs 4 with the Reserve bank of India in the form of cash reserve ratio and invests at least Rs 18.25 in government bonds. The rest of the capital is used in giving loans
- The coronavirus cycle starts with 1, then 2, then 4, 8 until the infected population jumps to 16,384 at the 14th cycle.
- At a price of Rs 2000 for the RT-PCR test for COVID-19, an expenditure of Rs 50 Cr per day is needed for 0.25 million tests a day.
- A 20 second-hand wash, advised to kill the coronavirus, would mean roughly 1.5 to 2 litres per wash; washing hands frequently would mean we need 15-20 litres of water per day per person. A household of five would need 100 litres of water just for handwashing.
- Researchers have used AI to predict tumour sensitivity in three advanced non-small celi lung cancer therapies which can help predict more accurate treatment at an early stage.
- Railways could incur Rs 150 Cr loss per day on passenger segment. Indian Railway operates 13,500 passengers, mail and long-distance trains every day.