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IIT-D develops test to detect Omicron in 90 min
Researchers from IIT Delhi’s Kusuma School of Biological Sciences have developed an RT-PCR based test, that can detect Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in 90 minutes. Key Points The test is based on detecting specific mutations, which are present in Omicron ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
World Malaria Report 2021
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released its World Malaria Report 2021 on December 6, 2021. Key Points In the report, the WHO notes that ‘Global efforts to tackle malaria suffered because of novel coronavirus disease in 2020. Report further warned ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
WHO: Omicron Poses Very High Global Risk
On November 29, 2021, World Health Organization (WHO) warned that; the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus called “Omicron” poses very high global risk. Highlights Early evidence shows that, this highly mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with ‘severe consequences.’ It ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
WHO Global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2025
World Health Organisation (WHO) published the 4th edition of Global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025. Highlights As per the report, South-East Asia Region achieved the fastest rate of decline in use of tobacco. Average prevalence of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Study: Antibiotic consumption up 46% in last two decades
The Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project published a study in Lancet Planetary Health. As per study, global antibiotic consumption rates have increased by 46% in last two decades. Key Points GRAM used a novel approach, by deploying statistical ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
G-20 Summit adopts Rome Declaration
Two-day G-20 Summit was concluded on October 31, 2021. During the summit, Rome Declaration was adopted. Key Points Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the summit as fruitful During the summit, leaders elaborated deliberations on issues of global importance like fighting ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS) 2021
6th Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS) 2021 was inaugurated on October 28, 2021 by the Pune International Centre (PIC). Key Points It is a two-day virtual conference, in which National Security Advisor Ajit Doval delivered the inaugural address. Conference ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
WHO seeks clarifications from Bharat Biotech on Covaxin
According to World Health Organisation (WHO), additional clarifications from manufacturer are required to conduct final Emergency Use Listing (EUL) risk-benefit assessment for using Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin globally. Key Points Technical advisory group are now scheduled to meet on November 3 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
October 14: World Sight Day
World Sight Day is observed on the second Thursday in months of October. In the year 2021, the day was observed on October 14. Highlights This day is a global event which seeks to draw attention on blindness and vision ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India to submit National vaccination plan and targets to WHO
India is set to submit its covid-19 vaccination plan and targets to the World Health Organization (WHO). Highlights India will submit an updated national vaccination trajectory and plans that defines the dose requirements for guiding investment. Guiding investments are required to ..