Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Mucormycosis:4 Preventive steps to avoid Mucormycosis: What is the News? Doctors have advised several preventive steps to be taken by Covid-19 patients to prevent Mucormycosis. About Mucormycosis: Mucormycosis or Black Fungus is a rare fungal infection. A group of molds called mucormycetes is the reason behind it, which is… Continue reading Preventive steps to avoid Mucormycosis or Black Fungus infections
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First Case of “Yellow Fungus” detected in UP
What is the News? A COVID-19 patient in Ghaziabad has been diagnosed with a Yellow Fungus infection. About Yellow Fungus: Yellow Fungus, also goes by its second name, mucor septic. It is a fungal infection that medical experts say generally does not occur in humans but in reptiles. Causes: Poor Hygiene High levels of humidity… Continue reading First Case of “Yellow Fungus” detected in UP
“One Health High-Level Expert Panel” – A WHO panel to investigate zoonotic diseases
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has formed a One Health High-Level Expert Panel. About One Health High-Level Expert Panel: Purpose: The panel has been formed to study the emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases. Such as H5N1, avian influenza, MERS, Ebola, Zika and possibly the novel coronavirus disease(COVID-19). Mandate of the Panel:… Continue reading “One Health High-Level Expert Panel” – A WHO panel to investigate zoonotic diseases
Supreme Court’s Directions for Welfare of Migrant Workers
What is the News? The Supreme Court has passed a number of directions in connection with the problems faced by the migrant labourers and workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. What was the issue? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court in connection with the problems faced by migrant workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Directions for Welfare of Migrant Workers
” Kyasanur Forest Disease” – ICMR-NIV Develops a New Point-of-Care Testing
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Point-of-Care Test:3 Significance of Point of Care Test:4 About Kyasanur Forest disease: What is the News? A new point-of-care test has been developed for the rapid diagnosis of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD). About Point-of-Care Test: Firstly, the Point-of-Care Test has been developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research… Continue reading ” Kyasanur Forest Disease” – ICMR-NIV Develops a New Point-of-Care Testing
How UNESCO Grants World Heritage Site tag?
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is a Tentative list?4 About 14 Forts in Maharashtra’s Proposal: What is the News? The Maharashtra government has submitted a list of 14 fort sites to be included in the Tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites are from the era of 17th century Maratha king… Continue reading How UNESCO Grants World Heritage Site tag?
What is “White Fungus” and How Dangerous is it?
What is the News? New Cases of White Fungus from Covid-19 patients have been reported in states such as Bihar and others. About White Fungus: White Fungus is also known as Candidiasis. It is a type of fungal infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. Candida normally lives on the skin and… Continue reading What is “White Fungus” and How Dangerous is it?
Union Minister launches “NMMS app” and “Area officer monitoring App”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About NMMS (National Mobile Monitoring Software) app :4 About Area Officer Monitoring App:5 About MGNREGA: What is the News? The Union Minister of Rural Development has launched the NMMS (National Mobile Monitoring Software) app and Area Officer Monitoring App. About NMMS (National Mobile Monitoring Software) app : NMMS App… Continue reading Union Minister launches “NMMS app” and “Area officer monitoring App”
Govt signs MoU with Microsoft for the “Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Eklavya Model Residential Schools(EMRS):4 Eklavya Model Day Boarding Schools (EMDBS) What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Microsoft. The MOU aims to support the digital transformation of Tribal schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools(EMRS). About the MoU… Continue reading Govt signs MoU with Microsoft for the “Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools”
India begins export of GI certified “Gholvad Sapota”
What is the News? There has been an export of a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad sapota (naseberry) to the United Kingdom from Maharashtra’s Palghar district. This will provide a major boost to future shipments of Geographical Indication(GI) certified products from India. About Gholvad Sapota: Firstly, the Geographical Indication(GI) certification of Gholvad Sapota is held by… Continue reading India begins export of GI certified “Gholvad Sapota”
