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What is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)?

January 4, 2025

China’s disease control authority recently announced a pilot monitoring system aimed at tracking pneumonia of unknown origin. This initiative comes in response to an expected rise in respiratory infections during the winter months. The country has already observed an increase ..

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Tularemia – Rising Cases of Rabbit Fever

January 4, 2025

Recent reports indicate a concerning rise in tularemia cases, also known as rabbit fever, in the United States. The disease, caused by the bacterium *Francisella tularensis*, has seen over a 50 per cent increase in reported cases. This rise is ..

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AbbVie India Violates UCPMP, 2024

January 4, 2025

The recent actions of AbbVie Healthcare India Private Ltd have brought attention to the ethical standards in pharmaceutical marketing. The company was found guilty of violating the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP), 2024. An anonymous report revealed that ..

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Rising Costs of Drug-Resistant Infections

January 4, 2025

Drug-resistant infections present challenge to healthcare systems. A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reveals that these infections not only prolong hospital stays but also increase treatment costs by an average of 33.1%. This research marks ..

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Chhattisgarh’s Green GDP Initiative

January 3, 2025

Chhattisgarh has launched a pioneering initiative that integrates the ecological services of its forests into the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP). This innovative approach aims to tell the relationship between the environmental contributions of forests and the state’s economic ..

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Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) Report 2023-24

January 3, 2025

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has recently released the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report 2023-24. It reported a decline in student enrolment for the academic year 2023-24. The total enrolment fell to 24.8 crore, a drop ..

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Kharif Rice Procurement Trends in 2024

January 3, 2025

Recently, the Kharif rice procurement landscape has shown varied results across state of Indias. Punjab and Haryana, known for their agricultural output, have reported lower procurement figures compared to previous years. Despite this, the overall Kharif rice production is projected ..

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New Ant Species Discovered in Western Ghats

January 3, 2025

A recent discovery in the Western Ghats has brought attention to the biodiversity of leaf litter ecosystems. Scientists from Goa, Karnataka, and Dehradun identified a new ant species named Tapinoma onaele in Kodagu district, Karnataka. This discovery marks the importance ..

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