UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 1

eCovSens:
● It is a biosensor that can detect the novel coronavirus in saliva samples . So, statement 1 is correct.
● It is developed by the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad . So, statement 2 is NOT correct.
● The device gives results within 30 seconds using just 20 microlitres of the sample.
Working:
● The device consists of a carbon electrode and the coronavirus antibody .
● The antibody is capable of binding with the spike protein found on the outer layer of the virus.
● An electrical signal is generated when the antigen and antibody binds.