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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 ..