What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that there should not be any coercive action against any citizen. This is especially for citizens who are putting out emergency calls on social media for seeking medical help for COVID-19. Background: Uttar Pradesh government had recently ordered strict civil and criminal action against citizens. This… Continue reading Supreme Court observations on “seeking medical help for COVID-19”.
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“Operation Samudra Setu-II” launched by Indian Navy
What is the News? The Indian Navy has launched Operation Samudra Setu-II. About Operation Samudra Setu-II: Firstly, the Indian Navy launched this operation with the aim to bring oxygen-filled cryogenic containers to India from abroad. This is because the country is facing a severe shortage of medical oxygen in the wake of a massive spike… Continue reading “Operation Samudra Setu-II” launched by Indian Navy
“Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030” launched on World Immunisation Week.
What is the News? Global agencies like the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, GAVI and others have launched the Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030 during World Immunisation Week. World Immunisation Week: It is celebrated every year in the last week of April. It aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all… Continue reading “Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030” launched on World Immunisation Week.
“Kopili fault Zone” – A Reason behind Assam Tremors
What is the News? The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) has said that the tremors in Assam can be attributed to the Kopili Fault Zone. The fault zone is located closer to Himalayan Frontal Thrust (HFT). About the tremors in Assam: Recently an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Assam. Following the… Continue reading “Kopili fault Zone” – A Reason behind Assam Tremors
“Trachoma” eliminated from Gambia as a public health problem
What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) recently validated the Gambia for its elimination of trachoma as a public health problem. Overall, this makes Gambia second country after Ghana to achieve this milestone in the WHO’s African Region. (Please note that, Africa & WHO’s African region are not the same) Ghana did it… Continue reading “Trachoma” eliminated from Gambia as a public health problem
Migrants Workers, Who Returned to Cities Earned five-fold : Study
What is the News? Yale University tracked 5,000 migrants workers across north and central India from April 2020 to February 2021. Recently, it released the findings of the survey. The survey was conducted over the phone by researchers from Yale and the Inclusion Economics India Centre. Bihar and Chhattisgarh are “source states”. What are the… Continue reading Migrants Workers, Who Returned to Cities Earned five-fold : Study
Indian Army initiates “Ladakh Ignited Minds project”
What is the News? The Indian Army has launched the Ladakh Ignited Minds Project – A Centre of Excellence and Wellness. About Ladakh Ignited Minds Project: Purpose: The project aims to provide better training and educational facilities to disadvantaged Ladakhi students. Also, the projects aim to give them the opportunity to study in the best… Continue reading Indian Army initiates “Ladakh Ignited Minds project”
“Disaster Management Act, 2005” Invoked to facilitate supply of Medical Oxygen
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has invoked the Disaster Management Act, 2005 once again. This time to issue an order to ensure that the inter-state supply of medical oxygen is not obstructed for any reason whatsoever. What does the order say? Firstly, there will be no restriction on the movement of… Continue reading “Disaster Management Act, 2005” Invoked to facilitate supply of Medical Oxygen
“Harlequin Ichthyosis” – Odisha’s First Case
What is the News? Odisha reported its first-ever case of a baby born with harlequin ichthyosis. It is a rare genetic condition. Note: India’s first recorded case of a baby born with harlequin ichthyosis was in 2016, at a private hospital in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Such cases were also reported in Delhi, Patna, and West Bengal.… Continue reading “Harlequin Ichthyosis” – Odisha’s First Case
India’s “New Covid-19 vaccine policy”
What is the News? The Government of India has announced the fourth phase of its New Covid-19 vaccine policy. This phase expands its vaccination coverage to everyone aged 18 and older from May 1. Earlier Three Phases: The first three phases vaccinated healthcare workers, frontline workers, and those above the age of 45. The Centre… Continue reading India’s “New Covid-19 vaccine policy”
