World’s first Human case of H10N3 Bird Flu

First Human case of H10N3 bird flu was reported in eastern province of Jiangsu in China. Highlights A 41-year-old man has become first human case of infection with H10N3 strain of bird flu. He was diagnosed of H10N3 avian influenza virus on May 28. It is still not confirmed how he was infected with virus. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Category: International Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Avian Flu • Avian influenza • Bird Flu • H10N3 Bird Flu • Swine Flu • World's first Human case of H10N3 Bird Flu

WHO names COVID-19 variants found in India

World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended several names, to label emerging coronavirus variants of global concern, after four letters of Greek alphabet. It named B.1.617.2 variant, identified first in India, as Delta. Highlights ‘UK variant’ was named as ‘Alpha’. Existing scientific nomenclature system will continue while new names will only aid public discussion using labels ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: B.1.617 • COVID-19 • Indian Variant of coronavirus • Kappa • Kent Variant • World Health Organisation

China to send Three Astronauts to Space Station

According to space official of China, a three-man crew of astronauts will be sent for three-month mission on new space station of China in June 2021. Highlights Plans for station’s first crew were confirmed to state after an automated spacecraft was launched with fuel and supplies for Tianhe station. What is Tianhe station? Tianhe, or ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Chinese space program • Chinese space station • Heavenly Harmony • Tianhe • Tianhe Station • Tianzhou • Tianzhou-2 spacecraft

India- US discuss Vaccine Partnership

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting in Washington on May 28, 2021. Highlights Both of them held a productive discussion on various aspects of bilateral cooperation and regional & global issues. They discussed Indo Pacific and Quad, Myanmar matter, Afghanistan matter and UNSC matters. Meeting also ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: COVID-19 • India US Vaccine Partnership • India-US • India-USA Relations

Steadfast Defender 21 war Games

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is organising “Steadfast Defender 21 war games” military exercises in Europe as tensions with Russia increases. Highlights In the war names, NATO troops, warships and dozens of aircrafts are taking part.  Military exercises are taking place across Atlantic, through Europe and into Black Sea region. Steadfast Defender 21 This war ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: NATO-Russia • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) • Steadfast Defender 21 war games