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17Apr 2025

India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-6 Begins

Why in the News ? The 6th India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK-6’ has begun at Pune’s Foreign Training Node. This annual event strengthens defence ties and focuses on sharing tactics for joint sub-conventional operations. The exercise will continue until April 28, 2025. Participating Forces: The Indian contingent includes 60 personnel from the JAT Regiment and …

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17Apr 2025

India’s Exports Reach Record $820.93 Billion Milestone

Why in the News ? India’s total exports of goods and services grew by 5.5% in FY 2024-25, reaching a historic $820.93 billion despite global uncertainties. Merchandise exports and non-petroleum shipments showed positive trends, though trade deficit widened due to higher imports. Export Growth Overview: India’s total exports (goods & services) grew by 5% in …

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17Apr 2025

Panchkula Plot: National Herald Case Land Controversy

Why in the News ? The Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The case involves alleged money laundering linked to re-allotment of a Panchkula plot to Associated Journals Limited by Congress-led Haryana government. National Herald Case: Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi and …

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17Apr 2025

Type 5 Diabetes: Malnutrition-Linked Form Gains Recognition

Why in the News ? The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognised Type 5 Diabetes — a malnutrition-induced, insulin-deficiency disorder — as a distinct form at the 75th World Congress on Diabetes. It mainly affects lean, undernourished young adults in low- and middle-income countries. What is Type 5 Diabetes? Type 5 Diabetes primarily affects lean …

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21May 2024

SII SENDS INITIAL MALARIA VACCINE DOSES TO AFRICAN NATIONS

Why in the news? The Serum Institute of India (SII) dispatched the first set of R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine doses to Africa, marking a significant advancement in healthcare accessibility for the continent. source:scribd About R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine: Development and Approval: The R21/Matrix-M vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India, received …

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26Apr 2024

HEALTH ON A HOT PLANET

SYLLABUS: GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: There is scientific consensus that 2023 was the hottest year ever in the planet’s recorded history. Source: Oxford As global temperatures continue to rise, the health impacts of this heat become increasingly severe, affecting not only the spread of infectious diseases but also …

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19Apr 2024

WHO DEFINES PATHOGENS THAT TRANSMIT THROUGH AIR

Why in the news? WHO introduces the term ‘infectious respiratory particles’ for airborne pathogens, addressing communication challenges during COVID-19 pandemic, enhancing global understanding. Definition of Airborne Pathogens: The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced the term ‘infectious respiratory particles’ (IRPs) to describe pathogens transmitted through the air. This terminology aims to address the lack of …

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14Apr 2024

“ADDRESSING THE GLOBAL BURDEN OF VIRAL HEPATITIS”

Syllabus: GS-3 – Health and related technological advancement Focus : Overview of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Hepatitis Report 2024. Highlighting India’s significant contribution to the global hepatitis disease burden. Source- MHA Key Findings from the Report Statistics on the prevalence of viral hepatitis worldwide- India accounted for 6% of the total viral hepatitis …

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11Apr 2024

THE ADVENT OF A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ONE HEALTH

Syllabus: GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in the news? The “National One Health Mission” aims to address interdependence of humans, animals, and environment for pandemic preparedness. Source:scrib About Embracing a Holistic Approach to One Health: The interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the environment …

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11Apr 2024

THE ADVENT OF A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ‘ONE HEALTH’

Syllabus: GS 2: Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation. Focus: Under One health mission, a national network of high-risk pathogen (Biosafety level or BSL 3 and BSL 4) laboratories has been created Source: X.com The advent of the ‘One Health’ approach marks a pivotal shift in how we …

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