Source: TH Subject: Science and Technology Context: Two nurses in West Bengal have tested positive for the Nipah virus, with one in coma and another on ventilator support, triggering emergency contact tracing and isolation of over 120 people. About Nipah Virus: What it is? Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus (animal-to-human) that can also …
Source: IT Subject: Science and Technology Context: A new European study has found widespread spread of raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) in wild raccoon populations across nine European countries, with very high infection rates. About Raccoon roundworm: What it is? Raccoon roundworm is a zoonotic parasitic infection caused by the nematode Baylisascaris procyonis, which primarily infects …
Source: DD News Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that mpox (monkeypox) is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to sustained decline in global cases and deaths. About Mpox (monkeypox): What it is? Mpox (Monkeypox) is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). Belongs to …
Source: BS Context: Brazil, the world’s largest chicken exporter, reported its first case of bird flu on a commercial poultry farm, raising alarms over global poultry supply chains. About Bird Flu: What is Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)? Bird flu is a viral infection caused by influenza Type A viruses, primarily affecting birds, but it can …
Source: DTE Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) and Ugandan authorities have confirmed a new Sudan virus outbreak, with cases linked to family and hospital clusters in Kampala. About Sudan Virus: Origin: First identified in 1976 during an outbreak in southern Sudan (now South Sudan). Belongs to the Orthoebolavirus genus, the same family as the …
Source: DTE Context: California has declared a state of emergency due to the widespread outbreak of the H5N1 avian flu, significantly impacting its dairy industry and resulting in human infections. About H5N1 Bird Flu: What it is: A highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza caused by the influenza A(H5N1) virus, affecting birds and occasionally humans. …
Source: TH Context: An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), a highly contagious disease affecting pigs, has been reported in Kerala’s Kottayam district. Authorities have initiated culling measures and declared infected zones to contain the disease’s spread. About African Swine Fever (ASF): Origin: ASF is endemic to sub-Saharan Africa but has spread globally to regions …
Syllabus: Health Source: TH Context: The recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming over 400 lives, has spotlighted Disease X, a hypothetical pathogen highlighted by the WHO in 2018. What is Disease X? Definition: A placeholder for an unidentified, highly infectious pathogen capable of causing global pandemics. Potential Causes: It could stem from …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 November 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. …
Syllabus: Health Source: DTE Context: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a grave threat to human, animal, and environmental health worldwide, including India. Despite advancements in medical sciences, AMR challenges global health progress, with projections of 10 million deaths annually by 2050. What is AMR? Definition: AMR occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11 November 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: The Government of India has launched the “Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response” initiative to bolster animal health security as a preventive measure against future pandemics About the ‘Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response’ Initiative: Launched in: October 25, 2024 The project …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28 October 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: TH Context: The Union Government of India has launched a $25 million project to boost animal health security in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank, and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). About Pandemic Fund: Fund size and origin: A $25 million initiative established under the G20 Pandemic Fund during Indonesia’s G20 …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Issues related to health. Context: The Department of Biotechnology has launched a ‘One Health’ consortium. This is the First ‘One Health’ project of the DBT. About the project: It envisages carrying out surveillance of important bacterial, viral and parasitic infections of zoonotic as well as transboundary pathogens in …
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 …
Introduction: In the first 20 years of the 21st century, the world has seen outbreaks of avian influenza, Ebola virus disease, Zika virus disease, Nipah virus disease, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Middle East Respiratory Disease (MERS) and now, the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Of these, three — SARS, MERS and COVID-19 are …
