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
High Mercury level Found in Rivers linked to Greenland’s Glacial Meltwaters
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the study:4 Key Findings of the study:5 How did mercury reach the water bodies of Greenland?6 Significance of this study: What is the News? According to a study published in Nature Geoscience, Greenland’s glacial meltwaters have unusually high levels of mercury. About the study: Researchers from the Florida… Continue reading High Mercury level Found in Rivers linked to Greenland’s Glacial Meltwaters
National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power plants
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About National Mission on the use of Biomass in thermal power plants:4 About Biomass:5 Biomass as an Energy Source in India: What is the News? The Ministry of Power has decided to set up a National Mission on the use of Biomass in thermal power plants. About National Mission… Continue reading National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power plants
“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
Indo-US Synergy on Regional, Bilateral and Multilateral issues
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Background:4 Synergy between bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues:5 Factors behind such synergy:6 Way Forward: Synopsis: The visit of the Indian Foreign Minister to the US presents an opportunity to improve the strategic partnership. It highlights the India-US synergy on bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues. Background: Indo-U.S ties are improving under the Biden… Continue reading Indo-US Synergy on Regional, Bilateral and Multilateral issues
Significance of Community Efforts in Tackling the Pandemic
Synopsis: The government should support community efforts in tackling the pandemic. It should recognize the best efforts and help them scale to a bigger level to make a larger impact. Contents1 Background:2 Positive Role played by Community Efforts:3 Challenges associated with Community Efforts:4 Way Forward: Background: Firstly, Community efforts have been immensely helpful in tackling social… Continue reading Significance of Community Efforts in Tackling the Pandemic
The U.S exit from Afghanistan and Its Implications on South Asia
Synopsis: The U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan will impact the peace and security in south Asia. Background The Afghanistan peace process was set to be discussed in the Istanbul conference hosted by the United Nations. However, it remains suspended due to the reluctance of the Taliban. Further, the US under President Joe Biden, is insistent on… Continue reading The U.S exit from Afghanistan and Its Implications on South Asia
Issues in Present Policy of Vaccine Procurement
Synopsis: Analysis on issues associated with the Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of COVID-19 Vaccination Background Many State governments have resorted to floating global tenders for COVID-19 vaccines due to Covid vaccine shortage in India. The Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of COVID-19 Vaccination allows states to procure COVID-19 vaccines independently of the… Continue reading Issues in Present Policy of Vaccine Procurement
Historical Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse under POCSO Act
Synopsis – There is an urgent need to reform POSCO Act to enable historical reporting of child sexual abuse. Introduction- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012 enacted by the government to deal with child sexual abuse cases. The law made a significant contribution in dealing with the issues of child sexual… Continue reading Historical Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse under POCSO Act
