Viral disease
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has become a cause for concern as cases of COVID-19 and RSV decline. Understanding HMPV HMPV, short for Human Metapneumovirus, is a respiratory virus that has gained attention due to its prevalence and impact. In March, 11% ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Pfizer Inc’s RSV Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted approval for Pfizer Inc’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for older adults. This marks a significant development in the fight against RSV, a common respiratory disease that poses a serious threat ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
What is Arexvy?
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world’s first respiratory syncytial virus vaccine called Arexvy. The vaccine, manufactured by British pharmaceutical company GSK, has been approved for individuals aged 60 years and above in the United States. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Marburg Virus: Tanzania Reports its First-Ever Outbreak
Tanzania has recently confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus, a highly contagious and deadly virus that causes viral hemorrhagic fever. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the confirmation by Tanzania’s national public laboratory followed the death of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
WHO: Spraying of Disinfectants in streets is not Effective
The World Health Organization recently announced to its member countries that spraying of disinfectants on roads is not effective. The organization rather says that spraying disinfectants can be harmful to public health. Highlights According to World Health Organization, fumigation or ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
What is COVID Toe?
The British Journal of Dermatology Researchers have so far observed 5 clinical patterns of the COVID-19 cases. One such is COVID Toe. COVID Toe is a kind of rash that is being developed in COVID-19 patients. COVID Toe According to ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
ICMR: Three Quasi-sub species of COVID-19 virus in circulation in India
On April 1, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research reported that three quasi sub species of COVID-19 virus are in circulation in the country. According to the council, they were imported variants. Highlights In India, the COVID-19 cases originated ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
COVID-19: World Bank offers 1 billion USD for India’ Emergency Response Project
On April 1, 2020, the World Bank announced that it is to offer 1 billion USD to Government of India to implement Covid-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems preparedness project. About the Project The project is being launched by India ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Indian Railways offer 3.2 lakh isolation beds
The Indian Railways until 31 March, 2020 has modified 20,000 coaches to accommodate 3.2 lakh people. It is still working with 5,000 more coaches to add 80,000 more beds. Highlights The Indian Railway coaches have been converted into isolation wards ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GoI: No plans to extend 21-days of Lock Down; Science behind 21-day Lock Down
On March 30, 2020, the Government of India clarified that it had no plans to extend the 21 day lock down that was begun on March 25, 2020. The announcement comes to clarify rumours and fake news about extension of ..