Mpox Vaccination in Africa: Addressing the Global Health Challenge Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why this is in News The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the global mpox outbreak, has received its first batch of vaccines, nearly a month after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the infection a global health […]

  Planetary protection: keeping out ‘toxic aliens’ Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: China announced its plan to launch Tianwen-3, its ambitious Mars sample-return mission, by 2028. The mission would abide by the planetary protection principle. What is planetary protection? Planetary Protection is the practice of protecting solar system bodies from contamination by Earth life […]

    Registry set up for patients who need hand transplantation Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: India has set up a registry for the first time for patients requiring hand transplantation, which will facilitate the allocation of the donated organ in a transparent manner and on a priority basis. About the registry: The registration will […]

    Breakthrough in Long COVID: New Study Identifies Fibrin as Key Driver of Inflammation Sub :Sci Sec: Health Why in News A recent study published in Nature on August 28, 2023, has identified fibrin as a key factor driving the inflammation and complications associated with COVID-19, rather than being a byproduct of the infection. […]

    Mobile Phones and Cancer Risk Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News: A recent study, the largest of its kind, has thoroughly examined over two decades of research to determine whether mobile phones and wireless technologies increase the risk of cancer. This review, commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO), has provided strong […]

    New Treatment Regimen for Multidrug-Resistant TB Approved by Centre Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The Union Health Ministry of India has recently approved the introduction of a new treatment regimen for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). This decision is part of India’s ongoing efforts to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025, ahead of the global […]

    ‘Brazen’ claims by drug maker trigger curiosity about an old eye condition Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: A pharmaceutical company has claimed that it its eye drops offers treatment for Presbyopia and can reduce dependency on reading glasses. There has been a controversy regarding approval and claims regarding the eye drops. What […]

    WHO releases global guidance to tackle antibiotic pollution from manufacturing processes Sub :Sci Sec: Health Context: WHO released its first global guidance on managing antibiotic pollution from manufacturing on September 3, 2024, titled Guidance on wastewater and solid waste management for manufacturing of antibiotics. Details: The document provides a scientific framework for regulators, […]

    Genome Mapping of Chandipura Virus: Key Findings and Implications Sub : Sci Sec :  Biotech Why this is in News? The Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) in Gandhinagar has successfully published the fully mapped genome of the Chandipura vesiculovirus (CHPV). This virus was responsible for causing approximately one-third of the encephalitis (brain swelling) […]

    Satellite-Based Highway Toll Collection: A Step Towards Faster and Smoother Traffic Flow Sub : Sci Sec : Awareness in IT Why in News The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has introduced a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based software to monitor real-time traffic conditions at highway toll plazas. The new system aims to […]