B.1.526 covid-19 variant Current Affairs, GK & News
Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG)
The government has set up the “Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG)” for the genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 across India. Highlights This was announced by the Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare in a written reply in Lok Sabha. The minister also highlighted that, this consortium comprises of ten ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: B.1.526 covid-19 variant • COVID-19 • Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) • New COVID-19 Variants • SARS CoV 2
B.1.526: New contagious Covid-19 variant
A new highly contagious Covid-19 variant, which is being called as B.1.526, is causing severe damage in the city of New York. Key Points A study published on the Columbia University website states that the new Covid-19 variant is carrying a highly dangerous mutation which have the potential to weaken the efficacy of the vaccine. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: B.1.526 covid-19 variant • Brazilian Variant • Corona virus • COVID-19 • New York City • SARS