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GEMCOVAC-OM Vaccine
India is making significant strides in its battle against the Omicron variant of COVID-19 with the development of its first indigenous mRNA vaccines. GEMCOVAC-OM and GEMCOVAC-19, developed by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd, are set to revolutionize India’s vaccine landscape. Gennova Biopharmaceuticals ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Omicron XBB.1.5
Omicron XBB.1.5 is a variant of the Covid-19 virus that has caused concern among experts due to its immune-evasive and highly contagious nature. It has been linked to a surge in hospitalizations in the US and UK. How is Omicron ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
China’s Zero-COVID Policy
While other countries across the planet are gradually relaxing their COVID related restrictions and urging their respective citizens that they will have to adjust to the COVID-19 virus, China is following a strict Zero-Covid policy. Overview: The Zero-Covid policy of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Omicron Variant in White-Tailed Deer
According to a study, some white-tailed deer living in the US are infected with the SARS-CoV-2’s Omicron variant. Overview: The study is yet-to-be peer-reviewed and has been posted recently on the bioRxiv preprint repository. This study also found SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Community Transmission of Omicron
The Genome Consortium INSACOG recently announced that Omicron is at the “Community Transmission” stage in India. The ICT admissions and hospitalisation of patients are increasing. The Omicron has become dominant in metros though the infections are asymptomatic and mild. Community ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Omicron sub-lineage BA.1
In less than two months three sub lineages of Omicron has been detected. Omicron is a COVID-19 mutant variant. The Pango lineage of Omicron called the B.1.1.529 was declared as Variant of Concern by the World Health Organization. This has ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
OmiSure RT – PCR Kit
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently approved ‘OMISURE’. Omisure is a RT – PCR kit. It is used to detect Omicron, a COVID-19 variant. It was manufactured by Tata Medical and Diagnostics. About the kit The kit was ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
INSACOG advises for booster shots
The INSACOG (Indian SARS CoV – 2 Genomics Consortium) recently suggested a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. The advise is for people above 40 years of age. Why did INSACOG recommend booster shots? The advise comes to neutralize the Omicron risks ..