COVID

XBB1.16

March 20, 2023

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 ..

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Raccoon Dog

March 18, 2023

Raccoon Dog, also known as Chinese or Asian raccoon dog is a fox-like canid endemic to East Asia. Its face has racoon-like markings and is closely related to foxes. It has unique traits when compared with canids (dogs, foxes and ..

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Mental State of the World Report

March 6, 2023

The third annual mental state of the world report was released recently by a non-profit called Sapien Labs. The report is based on the survey of over 4 lakh participants across 64 countries. What does the report say? According to ..

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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

March 6, 2023

POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system characterized by a rapid rise in heart rate after standing up or lying down. It is caused when most of the blood stays in the lower body. ..

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Porter Prize 2023

March 4, 2023

Porter Prize 2023 was conferred recently to the Indian Government’s Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The award recognized the achievements of the ministry in the health sector, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recognized India’s successful delivery of ..

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Stree Manoraksha Project

March 3, 2022

The ‘Stree Manoraksha Project’ has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD)in collaboration with NIMHANS Bengaluru. This was launched with the aim to improve women’s mental health across India. Overview: This project will focus on capacity ..

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