Source: TP Subject: Science and Technology Context: The Government of India is set to launch a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme to prevent cervical cancer among adolescent girls. About Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination: What it is? The HPV vaccine is a recombinant vaccine that uses virus-like genetic material to trigger an immune response without …
Source: TH Subject: Science and Technology Context: India’s push to eliminate malaria by 2030 faces a new challenge with the rapid spread of the invasive urban mosquito Anopheles stephensi, especially in cities like Delhi. About Anopheles stephensi: What it is? Anopheles stephensi is a malaria-transmitting mosquito species capable of spreading both Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium …
Source: TH Subject: Government Schemes Context: Public health experts are urging that Hepatitis A vaccination be included in India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) due to rising outbreaks and declining natural immunity among adolescents and young adults. About Hepatitis A: What it is? Hepatitis A is an acute viral infection caused by the Hepatitis A Virus …
Source: TH Context: The Union government has granted licences to five Indian firms to manufacture and commercialise AdFalciVax, the country’s first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine developed by ICMR. About Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine AdFalciVax: What it is? India’s first indigenous recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine designed to block infection and transmission of Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest …
Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger Q3. “Maternal health must begin before motherhood.” Discuss the significance of preconception care and nutrition in shaping public health outcomes. Analyse the structural gaps in addressing maternal malnutrition. Suggest a framework for integrated early interventions. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Recent findings from …
Syllabus: Governance Source: IE Context: ASHA workers in Kerala have been on strike for over a month, demanding fair wages, formal employment status, and social security benefits. About Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA Workers): What is ASHA? A community-based health worker program under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). ASHAs serve as the link between …
