COVID-19
WHO Designates EG.5 Covid-19 Variant as ‘Variant of Concern’
The World Health Organization (WHO) has elevated the EG.5 strain of the Covid-19 virus to the status of a ‘variant of concern’ after initially categorizing it as a variant of interest. This sub-variant of the omicron lineage, known as EG.5, ..
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
HLA-B*15:01 Gene
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact millions of lives globally, scientists and researchers are diligently working to uncover the mysteries behind the varying severity of the disease. One intriguing aspect that has captured the attention of experts is the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Type 2 Diabetes and COVID-19
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar. The disease is characterized by high blood sugar levels and can lead to a number of serious health complications. Recent research has found ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Government Trends Report
The world has seen a significant change in the way governments deliver solutions to the common citizen in a post-COVID world. The Deloitte Center for Government Insights’ report titled ‘Government Trends’ highlights the nine trends that are reshaping this landscape. ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
XBB1.16
A total of 76 samples of COVID-19’s XBB.1.16 variant have been found in India, which might be the reason behind the recent surge in cases in the country, according to data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG). The variant ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Rwanda’s First mRNA Vaccine Production Facility: Important Facts
Rwanda has taken a significant step forward in its fight against infectious diseases by becoming the first African country to house a facility for manufacturing messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines. The facility, spanning across 800 square meters of space, is capable ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs