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Can Antibodies post vaccine fight Delta variant?
According to a lab study conducted in US, Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus cannot evade antibodies generated by vaccination. Key Points Findings were published in journal ‘Immunity’. It helped in explaining why vaccinated people have escaped the worst of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Plea to declare PM CARES fund a ‘State’
Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to a plea that seeks to declare “Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund a State under the Constitution. Key Points Petition was filed by a ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
New Covid Test using Pencil Lead
Researchers from University of Pennsylvania in US have developed a new cheaper, faster and more accurate Covid diagnostic test that uses electrodes made from graphite to test the SARS CoV-2 Virus. It is the material found in pencil lead. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Delta Plus variant cases in Maharashtra rises
Maharashtra reported 10 new cases of the Delta Plus variant. With this, total cases of Delta Plus variant has increased to 76 in the state. Key Points As per state state health department, six new cases were reported from Kolhapur, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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 ..