Neurocysticercosis (NCC) Subject – Science and Tech Context – Worms thriving in brains, Assam’s tea garden workers lose lives, livelihoods Concept – Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a preventable disease that wreaks havoc among Assam’s pig-rearing communities among others. The disease, which can result in adult-onset epilepsy, is caused when a human consumes meat from […]
Covid-19 pandemic End Subject – Science and Tech Context – world deciding when the Covid-19 pandemic is over Concept – There’s no clear-cut definition for when a pandemic starts and ends, and how much of a threat a global outbreak is posing can vary by country. The pandemic may be widely considered over […]
The different types of COVID-19 vaccines Subject – Science and Tech Context – World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that immune compromised individuals or those inoculated with inactivated virus vaccine should be given a booster Concept – There are three main approaches to designing a vaccine The whole-microbe approach Inactivated vaccine The first […]
‘Booster’ Dose Subject – Science and Tech Context – Health Ministry said India is still examining the possibility of administering booster shots of the Covid-19 vaccine Concept – Most Covid vaccines are administered in two doses, with a few given as a single dose. A booster is an additional shot given after the […]
Bird Flu Subject – Science and Tech Context – Bird flu triggers alert in Alappuzha Concept – Avian influenza (AI) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting several species of food-producing birds (chickens, turkeys, quails, guinea fowl, etc.), as well as pet birds and wild birds. Occasionally mammals, including humans, may contract avian […]
‘Challenge’ Feature Length Film Subject – Science and Tech Context – Billionaire Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa reached the International Space Station (ISS) for a 12-day trip, during which time he will complete 100 tasks in space, including playing a game of badminton. Concept – The Challenge or Doctor’s House Call is an upcoming […]