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WHO: China forced team to drop lab-leak theory of coronavirus
According to a scientist from World health Organisation (WHO), who led the group, Chinese researchers forced the WHO-led team probing the origins of Covid to drop the lab-leak theory. Key Points Scientist said this in the documentary, titled “The Virus ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India’s chronic disease burden fuelled Covid waves
As per researchers from India and California, high levels of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension in India has fuelled the brutal coronavirus waves. Highlights Findings from large-scale studies of Covid-19 highlighted that, patients from southern district of Madurai had ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Nasal Covid Vaccine Gets Regulatory Nod for further trials
India’s first nasal vaccine against COVID-19 has received the nod to conduct phase 2 and 3 clinical trials by the Department of Biotechnology. Key Points Nasal Covid Vaccine has been developed by Bharat Biotech. Vaccine has successfully completed Phase 1 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
WHO Chief Scientist: Covid vaccination is not absolute protection
Chief scientist of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, noted that though Covid-19 vaccines may not provide absolute protection against emerging variants of the coronavirus. However, it can reduce risks of death and complications. Highlights Dr Swaminathan further emphasised ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Uneven vaccination in India’s most populous districts
India’s most populous districts are witnessing uneven vaccination coverage over the past months. This raise concerns over resurgence in covid-19 cases in some of the districts. Highlights 30 most populous districts in India, that account for one sixth of India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Study: Children born during pandemic have lower IQs
A United Nations based study has claimed that, Children born during Covid-19 pandemic have reduced verbal, motor, and overall cognitive performance as compared to those born pre-pandemic. Key findings According to the study, males and children in lower socioeconomic families ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
11th Annual Meeting of the Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia
11th Annual meeting of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2021 was inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner of India & Chairman of FEMBoSA, Sushil Chandra. Key Points He was accompanied by Election ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Study: COVID-19 during pregnancy is linked with preterm birth
Recently, a study was published in “The Lancet Regional Health-Americas” on impact of covid-19 on pregnancy. According to the study, covid-19 during pregnancy is linked with preterm birth. Key findings Risk of the preterm birth, that occurs at less than ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
WHO Chief Scientist asks to prioritize school openings
Chief Scientist of World Health Organization, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, urged the nations to prioritize reopening of schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Highlights Chief scientist highlighted that; Covid-19 has indirectly affected the education greatly by shutting down schools globally. So, she ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
WHO asks power players to end Covid Vaccine Inequity
World Health Organization (WHO) urged the 20 leaders with power to end the disgraceful covid-19 vaccine inequity and global imbalances before October in order to reverse the tide. Highlights UN health agency has been highly infuriated by the moral outrage ..