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India develops new Vaccine to control Swine Fever
The ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)’s Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has developed cell culture Classical Swine Fever vaccine. Significance The vaccine will help to save several rabbits. This is because the current vaccine called the Lapinised CSF (Classical ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
February 4: World Cancer Day
The World Cancer Day is being marked annually on February 4 by the Union for International Cancer Control. The day is being marked from 2008. The day is observed by the United Nations as well. The theme of this year’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Budget 2020: Wellness, Water and Sanitation
On February 1, 2020, the Finance Minister presented the Budget for the financial year 2020-21. The GoI gives utmost importance to health sector. The GoI under the Budget 2020-21 aims to provide wellness, water and sanitation by allocating funds for ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Corona Virus: India bans respiratory masks export as Indians evacuated from China
On January 31, 2020, the Government of India banned respiratory masks, clothing used to protect from air borne particles and other personal protection equipment. The move has been implemented as a precautionary step assuming there could be a spurt in ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
WHO: International Health Emergency declared over Corona Virus
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared International Health Emergency over Corona Virus. Highlights The organization has declared emergency as the disease has spread to 18 other countries apart from China where it originated. Also, the disease is ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
January 30: World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
Every year January 30 is to be marked as World Neglected Tropical Diseases day. The day creates awareness in addressing the tropical diseases. This is the first time World NTD Day that is being marked. Neglected Tropical Diseases The Neglected ..