What is the News? The government of India has informed the Supreme Court that National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recommended an ex-gratia amount of Rs 50,000 for loss of life due to Covid-19. Background The Supreme Court of India had directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to recommend guidelines for giving ex gratia… Continue reading Covid deaths: Centre okays ex-gratia, state funds to cover it
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Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Havana Syndrome?3 What is the origin of Havana Syndrome?4 What is the cause of Havana Syndrome?5 What are Microwave weapons? What is the News? A US intelligence officer on an Indian trip last month has reported symptoms of Havana Syndrome. This is the first instance of the phenomenon… Continue reading Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
Pandemic study reveals lack of trained health personnel
What is the News? The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) have released a report titled ‘Health Workforce in India-Why, Where and How to Invest’. What are the Key Findings of the Report? Nurse to Doctor Ratio: The nurse to doctor ratio in India is estimated to be 1.7:1. This… Continue reading Pandemic study reveals lack of trained health personnel
India will resume exports of covid-19 vax from Oct to meet its commitments
What is the News? India will resume the export of COVID-19 vaccines under its ‘Vaccine Maitri’ programme to fulfil the commitment towards COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access). What is the Vaccine Maitri Programme? Vaccine Maitri Initiative was launched by the Government of India in January 2021. Purpose: It is a humanitarian initiative undertaken by India… Continue reading India will resume exports of covid-19 vax from Oct to meet its commitments
A spike – India must prioritise vaccines to States and districts that are at greatest infection risk
Synopsis: Given the Indian population, vaccinating all adults itself is a challenge in India, given that supply challenges still persist. Introduction Recently, India administered a record 2.5 crore vaccine shots in a day to mark the celebration of the Prime Minister’s birthday. It is equivalent to the populations of the whole of Australia, two-thirds of… Continue reading A spike – India must prioritise vaccines to States and districts that are at greatest infection risk
New research: Scientists attempt to turn edible plants into vaccines
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the project? 3 What is the key element in this project?4 What is the significance of this project? What is the News? Scientists and Researchers at the University of California are studying whether they can turn edible plants like lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories. What is… Continue reading New research: Scientists attempt to turn edible plants into vaccines
Should children be giving COVID 19 jabs
Synopsis: Vaccination has helped the world to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the debates over-vaccination of Children still continues. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the risks involved with children during the pandemic?3 What are the Short term effects of Covid vaccines on children?4 What are the long-term effects of covid vaccines on children?5 What were the… Continue reading Should children be giving COVID 19 jabs
How India ramped up its vaccination drive
Synopsis: India’s vaccination drives have evolved over the last two decades. It has overcome not just scientific challenges, but also social issues like hesitancy. Contents1 Introduction2 What were the apprehensions of the people on Vaccination?3 What were the strategies adopted for overcoming the social hesitancy?4 What is the way forward for the vaccination drive? Introduction… Continue reading How India ramped up its vaccination drive
US activists, politicians demand FDA reclassify ‘Toxic 3 Os’ used in sunscreen
What is the News? A coalition of environmental groups, community leaders, academics and businesses in the USA have filed a petition seeking the removal of sunscreen products containing what they call “the Toxic 3 Os.” What are Toxic 3 Os? Toxic 3 Os are three chemicals namely Oxybenzone, Octinoxate and Octocrylene. These chemicals are active… Continue reading US activists, politicians demand FDA reclassify ‘Toxic 3 Os’ used in sunscreen
Saline gargle RT-PCR test tech transferred to MSME Ministry
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Saline gargle RT-PCR Technique3 How does it work?4 Benefits of the Technique What is the News? The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute(NEERI) has transferred the indigenously-developed saline gargle RT-PCR technique to the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises(MSME). About Saline gargle RT-PCR Technique Saline gargle RT-PCR is a… Continue reading Saline gargle RT-PCR test tech transferred to MSME Ministry
