GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Issues related to Health. Context: With a rise in the number of Zika virus cases in Uttar Pradesh, doctors have advised that people should avoid all non-essential travel to areas reporting cases. Currently close to 90 persons, including 17 children, have tested positive for the virus from the State. …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Issues related to health. Context: Nearly four years ago a mysterious neurological illness, referred to as “Havana syndrome”, started to afflict American diplomats and intelligence operatives in Cuba, China, and other countries. Now, a report by the National Academies of Sciences (NAS) has found “directed” microwave radiation to be its …
GS Paper : 2 Topics Covered: Issues related to Health. Context: The Union Health Ministry has rushed a multidisciplinary team to Maharashtra to monitor the Zika virus situation and support the State government in management of infections. Recei, a case of Zika has been reported in Pune district. About Zika: The Zika virus …
