Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India has reported the presence of tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) for the first time in Tamil Nadu., affecting farm-bred tilapia fish. The virus caused mortality rates ranging from 30% to 50% in farms and 100% in laboratory settings.
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: IE Context: Nipah virus infection has re-emerged in Kerala, with two reported deaths and two individuals under treatment. About Nipah: Nipah is a zoonotic disease, primarily transmitted to humans through infected animals particularly bats or contaminated food, and it can also spread from person to person through close contact. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: According to the first phase 3 trial of the preventive published in The Lancet journal – a single-dose vaccine (VLA1553 vaccine) for chikungunya was found safe and produced a strong immune response against the viral disease. About Chikungunya: The mosquito-borne disease is caused by the chikungunya virus …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BBC Context: Scientists have “super-engineered” polio vaccines to prevent them from mutating into a dangerous form that can cause outbreaks and paralysis. The wild poliovirus is currently limited to small pockets in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and oral vaccines play a crucial role in eradicating polio worldwide. However, the oral …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …
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GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Issues related to Health. Context: AY.4.2 is a descendant of the Delta variant of COVID-19. The Delta variant, also known as B.1.617.2, was first identified in India in October 2020. The AY.4.2 (dubbed “Delta Plus” and now named VUI-21OCT-01 by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)) sub-lineage contains 2 mutations …
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GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Issues related to Health. Context: After a gap of over three years, a case of the zoonotic Nipah virus infection has been reported in Kozhikode district of Kerala. What measures are being taken to control the spread of the virus? A contact list of 188 persons, a majority of them …
