Egypt becomes 2nd country in 2024 to be declared ‘malaria-free’ Sub: Sci Sec: Human health Egypt Declared Malaria-Free by WHO On October 20, 2024, Egypt was officially declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), becoming the second country in 2024 after Cabo Verde and the fifth African nation to receive this certification. […]
India’s Push for WHO Certification in Eliminating Kala-azar Sub :Sci SEC: Health Why in News India is on the verge of achieving a significant milestone by seeking certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating Kala-azar as a public health problem. The country has maintained the required criteria for elimination—less than one […]
NPPA revises the ceiling prices of eight scheduled drugs to meet the twin objectives of availability and affordability Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has approved a 50% increase in the ceiling prices of eleven essential formulations from eight different drugs. Drugs Affected: These drugs are primarily […]
Fortified Rice in India: A Safe Solution for Combating Micronutrient Deficiencies Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The safety of fortified rice has been under scrutiny due to concerns about its effects on individuals with blood disorders like Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anaemia. The Centre, however, maintains that fortified rice is safe […]
Regulation of Antibiotics: A Step Toward Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in India Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has proposed the regulation of antibiotic manufacturing and marketing by including all antibiotics under the definition of “new drugs” in the New Drugs and Clinical Trial (NDCT) Rules, […]
Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO): China’s Leap Toward Solving Neutrino Mysteries Sub : Sci Sec: Space tech Why in News China’s Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), located in southern Guangdong, is nearing completion and is set to revolutionize our understanding of neutrinos, subatomic particles key to unlocking many cosmic mysteries. With global collaboration, […]
Nobel Prize Highlights the Role of MicroRNA in Gene Regulation and RNA’s Central Role in Biology Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Why in News Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discovery of microRNA (miRNA) and its crucial role in gene regulation. This discovery […]
NPPA revises the ceiling prices of eight scheduled drugs to meet the twin objectives of availability and affordability Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has approved a 50% increase in the ceiling prices of eleven essential formulations from eight different drugs. Drugs Affected: These drugs are primarily […]
India Finalizes $3.5-Billion Deal with the U.S. for 31 MQ-9B Armed UAVs Sub : Sci Sec: defence Why in News India has finalized a $3.5-billion deal with the United States for the procurement of 31 MQ-9B high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of enhancing its defense capabilities. This deal […]
Centre Establishes Three AI Research Hubs in Health, Agriculture, and Sustainable Cities Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in IT Why in News The Government of India has announced the establishment of three Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable urban development. These CoEs are designed to […]