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National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey

March 28, 2022

According to the newly released National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey 2019-2021, the highest incidents of pulmonary tuberculosis cases across the country were recorded in Delhi with the lowest being in Kerala. Overview: After six decades, this survey has been conducted and ..

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Vincov-19 COVID Drug

March 12, 2022

With the completion of clinical trials that demonstrated excellent results, the first indigenous drug to treat COVID-19 named Vincov-19 is expected to be made available to the public soon. Overview: CSIR-Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB), VINS Bioproducts, and ..

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Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange Conference

March 8, 2022

On 7th March 2022, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the four-day Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange (IPMHE) conference. This conference is being co-hosted by the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). Overview: This conference will continue ..

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Omicron Variant in White-Tailed Deer

March 8, 2022

According to a study, some white-tailed deer living in the US are infected with the SARS-CoV-2’s Omicron variant. Overview: The study is yet-to-be peer-reviewed and has been posted recently on the bioRxiv preprint repository. This study also found SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing ..

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Pandemic treaty

March 4, 2022

Pandemic treaty is a proposed treaty to be better prepared for any future pandemics like the COVID-19. About the treaty It is to prevent future pandemics and to improve the preparedness and response in case of occurrence of any pandemic. ..

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Deer-to-Human COVID-19 Transmission

March 4, 2022

According to a new study, the first potential case of the novel coronavirus being passed to a person from a deer has been reported in Canada. Overview: Highly mutated clusters of SARS-CoV-2 genomes were identified by researchers in white-tailed deer, ..

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Lancet study on children orphaned during COVID

March 3, 2022

On February 24, 2022, the Lancet released its study on children orphaned during covid-19 pandemic. Key Points The Lancet has claimed that, 19 lakh children in India lost a parent or caregiver to Covid 19. However, responding to the report, ..

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3rd Anniversary of PM-KISAN

February 24, 2022

PM-KISAN is a scheme of the central government that was introduced in 2019. This scheme was launched to help farmers holding land with their financial needs. This year is the PM-KISAN scheme’s third anniversary. Overview: Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ..

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Reports on India’s COVID-19 Vaccine Development

February 24, 2022

Two reports, from the Institute for Competitiveness which is India’s chapter of a global network, have been released by Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Health Minister, on India’s Covid-19 vaccine development and administration journey. Overview: This report focused on how coordination ..

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Nomura Business Resumption Index- Update

February 22, 2022

For the week which ended on 2oth February, the Nomura India Business Resumption Index (NIBRI) reached a record high of 122.8, up from 119.5 the previous week. Overview: The Index showed weak demand due to rising inflation and the scarring ..

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