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“Antimicrobial resistance is not merely a medical problem but a systemic threat to health security and development.” Identify its principal drivers in India and its wider consequences. Suggest a One Health strategy for its containment.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Q6. “Antimicrobial resistance is not merely a medical problem but a systemic threat to health security and development.” Identify its principal drivers in India and its wider consequences. Suggest a One Health strategy for its containment. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: DTE …

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FSSAI launches egg safety drive after ‘nitrofurans presence’

Source:  NIE Subject:  Miscellaneous Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a nationwide egg safety drive after a viral video alleged the presence of nitrofurans—a banned antibiotic—in eggs of a popular brand. About FSSAI launches egg safety drive after ‘nitrofurans presence’: What it is? The egg safety drive is a …

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Responsible antibiotic production Certificate

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: A new certification scheme has been launched in India to promote responsible antibiotic manufacturing (first of its kind)   About the Scheme: Developed by: the British Standards Institute (BSI) (a business improvement and standards company) and the AMR Industry Alliance (one of the largest private sector coalitions that …

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Phage Therapy  

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: medicalxpress  Context: A study conducted by the University of Exeter shows that the public is aware of and accepts the use of bacteria-killing viruses, known as phage therapy, as an alternative to antibiotics.   What is Phage therapy? Phage therapy is a treatment approach that uses bacteriophages, which are viruses …

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Improper disposal of antibiotics by pharma companies is a serious matter of concern as it could lead to antibiotic resistance due to source pollution. Examine.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. Improper disposal of antibiotics by pharma companies is a serious matter of concern as it could lead to antibiotic resistance due to source pollution. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Down to Earth Why the question: Every third of the antibiotic manufacturing industries examined …

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Antibiotic resistance:

Topics Covered: Issues related to health. Antibiotic resistance: Context: The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recently published a survey report on antibiotic use in the dairy sector. Concerns expressed: Antibiotics are extensively misused in the dairy sector and its residues remain largely untested in milk, which is an integral part of Indian diets, particularly …

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[Insights into Editorial]- Battling anti-microbial resistance

[Insights into Editorial]- Battling anti-microbial resistance             Context: In November, the world observed Antibiotic Awareness Week. India in its fight against the growing problem of resistance to antibiotics in disease-causing germs, the Indian government banned the manufacture, sale and use of colistin in the poultry industry. Colistin is considered the last-resort medicine to treat …

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