UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Context: Brazil has reported its first-ever deaths from Oropouche fever, a mosquito-borne disease with symptoms similar to dengue, but severe cases are rare. The virus, first detected in Trinidad and Tobago in 1955, has spread to Latin America, the Caribbean, and recently to Europe, with Italy reporting its first case in June 2024. Oropouche fever …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: IE Context: Recent listeria outbreaks in the US and Canada have resulted in four deaths and numerous hospitalizations. Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria found in soil and contaminated food, causes listeriosis, an infection that can be severe for the elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and pregnant women. Symptoms of listeriosis include vomiting, nausea, cramps, severe headache, …
Source: TH Context: The rise in fatty liver disease, now termed Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is closely linked to metabolic syndrome, including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and abnormal cholesterol levels. MASLD, particularly its progressive form known as Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), which causes liver inflammation and scarring, is expected to become the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Serum Institute of India (SII) has begun exporting the ‘R21/Matrix-M’ malaria vaccine to Africa, targeting children in malaria-endemic regions. Developed in collaboration with the University of Oxford and Novavax’s Matrix-M adjuvant. It is the second malaria vaccine recommended by WHO in 2023, after RTS, S/AS01 vaccine. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: Parrot fever, also known as psittacosis, is a respiratory bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. The infection primarily affects birds, such as parrots, pigeons, and poultry, but can be transmitted to humans through inhaling particles from bird feathers or droppings. Symptoms include fever, headache, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: India has been honoured with the prestigious Measles and Rubella Champion Award by The Measles and Rubella Partnership at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington D.C., USA. The partnership, comprising various organizations dedicated to reducing global measles deaths and preventing rubella illness, applauds India’s commitment to …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: Grass pea, also known as khesari dal, has been historically infamous for causing lathyrism, a neurological disease leading to lower limb paralysis. In the late 19th century, an outbreak of lathyrism linked to grass pea led to its ban in India in 1961 under the Prevention of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The World Malaria Report highlights India’s success in reducing malaria cases and deaths, with a 30% decline in cases and a 34% decline in mortality in 2022 compared to the previous year. Key factors contributing to this success include a focus on primary healthcare in remote areas, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Scientists from the Institute of Advanced Studies in Science and Technology have successfully fabricated a 2D protein monolayer using lysozyme molecules, a model protein for studying diseases like Amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is a rare condition where the accumulation of amyloid protein in organs leads to dysfunction in vital …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: India is expected to fall short of meeting the targets set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in reducing premature deaths from major Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). An analysis by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) indicates that India’s …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has successfully eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF), a mosquito-borne infectious disease, becoming the second country to achieve this in 2023 after Bangladesh. Lao PDR is the 11th country in the WHO Western Pacific Region to eliminate LF. The World Health …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has approved India’s self-declaration of freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in specific poultry compartments. This is a significant development for India’s poultry industry and reflects the country’s commitment to maintaining high animal health and biosecurity standards. Compartmentalization, a …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HT Context: Hemochromatosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by iron overload, which can lead to severe dysfunction in various organs. There are two main types of hemochromatosis: hereditary hemochromatosis and secondary hemochromatosis.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Live Mint Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, which was jointly developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India. Key points about this development: The recommendation is based on pre-clinical and clinical trial data showing …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: India Today Context: The Supreme Court of India has directed the central and state governments to ensure the effective implementation of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017, also known as the HIV Act. The court also instructed all courts, tribunals, and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever report on the global impact of high blood pressure (hypertension). The report highlights that approximately four out of every five people with hypertension are not receiving adequate treatment. However, if countries can expand their coverage of hypertension treatment, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Dementia India Alliance (DIA) has launched a national dementia support line and an online memory screening clinic called DemClinic. These services are designed to provide information, support, and guidance related to dementia, promote timely diagnosis, and offer memory screening services. These initiatives aim to raise awareness, …
Source: TH Context: Mizoram has been facing multiple disease outbreaks affecting its livestock and wildlife. Recently, over 200 goats died from PPR (peste des petits ruminants) or goat plague in two villages of Serchhip district. In the same district, more than 1,000 pigs had died of African swine fever in the pas Additionally, …
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