What is the News? India has been elected to three key bodies of the UN ECOSOC (United Nations’ Economic and Social Council). These bodies are the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), Executive Board of UN Women, Executive Board of the World Food Programme. Contents1 United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC)2 Commission on Crime… Continue reading “UN-ECOSOC” -India Elected to 3 Key Bodies
“Oxygen Express” Trains – Railways Waive off Few Charges
What is the News? Indian Railways has decided to waive certain charges on ‘Oxygen Express’ trains. This decision is important due to the increase in demand for Liquid Oxygen from major hospitals across the country. Oxygen Express: Oxygen Express is a special train transporting liquid medical oxygen to states and Union Territories in cryogenic tankers.… Continue reading “Oxygen Express” Trains – Railways Waive off Few Charges
“E-2025 initiative” – WHO Identifies 25 countries with potential to be malaria-free by 2025
What is the News? WHO has launched the E-2025 initiative. Under this initiative WHO Identifies 25 countries with the potential to be malaria-free by 2025. Malaria: It is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. It transmits to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. World Malaria Day: World Malaria Day is observed on… Continue reading “E-2025 initiative” – WHO Identifies 25 countries with potential to be malaria-free by 2025
What are “Oxygen concentrators” and how are they different from Oxygen cylinders?
What is the News? Currently, Oxygen concentrators are in much demand for oxygen therapy. Demand is high especially among patients in home isolation and for hospitals running out of oxygen. About Oxygen Concentrators: Oxygen Concentrator is a medical device. It filters oxygen from the atmosphere and helps individuals inhale it through a mask or cannula.… Continue reading What are “Oxygen concentrators” and how are they different from Oxygen cylinders?
What is “Breakthrough Infection”?
What is the News? The union health ministry has said that the breakthrough infection rate is low for both Covaxin and Covishield vaccines. Contents1 What is it?2 Possible Reasons for Breakthrough Infections:3 India’s Breakthrough Infections Data:4 Concerns: What is it? Breakthrough infection is a case of illness in which a vaccinated individual becomes sick from the… Continue reading What is “Breakthrough Infection”?
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Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 What is “Breakthrough Infection”?2 What are “Oxygen concentrators” and how are they different from Oxygen cylinders?3 “E-2025 initiative” – WHO Identifies 25 countries with potential to be malaria-free by 20254 India hosted the 5th session of “Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs” 5 “Oxygen… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 26 Apr, 2021
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Issues in Pricing Mechanism of Covid-19 vaccines
Synopsis: A single price for Covid-19 vaccines will fuel production and ensure efficient vaccination. Introduction Economists suggest market-based solutions for covid-19 vaccines due to their claimed efficiency. The market depends on the price mechanism and the forces of supply and demand. Increased competition pushes up supply and pushes down prices. This combination leads to an… Continue reading Issues in Pricing Mechanism of Covid-19 vaccines
Importance of Decentralised Approach in Tackling the Pandemic
Synopsis: The first wave of Covid 19 highlighted the importance of a local and decentralised approach in tackling the adverse impact of the Pandemic. The government should focus on this approach to minimize the vulnerabilities for the poor and marginalized in the second wave. Background: Under the second wave of Covid 19 pandemic, the marginalised… Continue reading Importance of Decentralised Approach in Tackling the Pandemic
Green Hydrogen – The Fuel of the Future
Synopsis – Green hydrogen is becoming a new alternative to fossil fuel. Currently, many countries are taking steps to move towards a hydrogen economy. Introduction- Hydrogen is an energy carrier. It is converted into electricity by fuel cells, which generate electricity by mixing hydrogen and oxygen atoms. It will play an important role in delivering… Continue reading Green Hydrogen – The Fuel of the Future
