Epidemic
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness: December 27
The first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was celebrated by the United Nations on December 27, 2020. The day is being celebrated to facilitate exchange of information, transmission of scientific knowledge and exchange best practices regionally, locally, and internationally. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
CEPI to include India among six other countries for COVID-19 Vaccine Testing
The Global Initiative of Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness for Innovation, CEPI has identified six labs from countries such as Britain, Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Bangladesh and India. Highlights The THSTI lab of India has been recognised under the global network of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine: India launches “Strengthening Clinical Trial Research Capacities in Neighbouring Countries” programme
On September 23, the Department of Biotechnology launched “Strengthening Clinical Trials Research Capacities in Neighbouring Countries” programme under the Ind-CEPI Mission. Highlights The programme has been launched in partnership with Ministry of External Affairs. It is a training programme that ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
GoI launches “Containment Plan for Large Outbreaks”
With the lock down period nearing its closure, the Govenremnt of India has begun its preliminary preparations to pull the economy back to its bloom. Several strategies are being adopted by the Government in order to achieve this. On April ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
COVID-19 case recorded in Mumbai’s Dharavi
A 56 year old man from Dharavi in Mumbai recently passed away due to COVID-19, sparking fears of the disease’s spread in Asia’s largest slum. About the Incident A 56 year old man in Dharavi recently died due to COVID-19. ..
GoI: 30% of Corona Virus cases due to Tablighi Jamaat incident
The Government of India has traced 1,023 cases of COVID-19 to Tablighi Jamaat congregation. The Contact Tracing across 17 states have led to Tablighi Jamaat Congregation. Tablighi Jamaat It is a religious congregation that took place in Nizamuddin Markaz Mosque. ..