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Nobel Prize Awarded for Immune System Discoveries Why in the News ? The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for their pioneering discoveries on immune self-regulation, paving the way for treatments in autoimmune diseases, cancer, and organ transplantation. This breakthrough comes at …
Read MoreOver 1.25 Lakh Grievances Resolved via CPGRAMS Why in the News ? The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) reported that over 1.25 lakh public grievances were addressed in April 2025 through CPGRAMS. The report ranks ministries based on performance and highlights states with the highest user registrations, notably Uttar Pradesh. Grievance Redressal …
Read MoreWHO Declares Polio Outbreak in Papua New Guinea Why in the News ? The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea after detecting the virus in healthy children during routine screening. WHO has urged for urgent immunization efforts as the country’s vaccination rate remains critically low. Outbreak Detection and …
Read MoreSacred Jharkhand Hill Sparks Jain-Santal Tensions Why in the News ? On May 3, the Jharkhand High Court directed enforcement of a meat and alcohol ban on Parasnath/Marang Buru hill, considered sacred by both Jain and Santal communities, reigniting a long-standing dispute over religious rights and customary practices. Historical and Legal Disputes: The dispute dates …
Read MoreShingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia, Heart Risks Why in the News ? Recent studies from Wales and South Korea suggest the shingles vaccine may reduce not only shingles infections but also the risk of dementia and cardiovascular conditions. These findings boost the vaccine’s potential role in preventive healthcare and neurodegenerative protection. New Evidence: Reduced Dementia …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Genome India Project has completed mapping the genetic diversity of 10,000 individuals across 83 groups. It aims to advance personalized medicine, track disease patterns, and provide insights into India’s population evolution. Applications in Health and Medicine Personalized Medicine: The genome database can help identify genetic predispositions to diseases and develop …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The ICMR disassociated from a BHU study on Covaxin, citing no financial or technical support and critical design flaws. ICMR criticized the study for lacking a control group and proper documentation of adverse events. Source:IndiaToday Key Points about COVAXIN: “COVAXIN is India’s first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A study published in Springer Nature highlights that adolescent girls and individuals with co-morbidities are at increased risk of adverse events after receiving Bharat Biotech’s Covexin (BBV152) vaccine. Nearly one-third of participants in the observational study reported adverse events of special interest (AESI). Conducted by Banaras Hindu University, the study titled …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Study indicates low glycaemic index/load diets may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, with high GI/GL diets linked to increased risk. source:scribd Understanding the Impact of Glycaemic Index (GI) and Load (GL): International study suggests low GI and GL diets may prevent type 2 diabetes development. High GI and GL diets are …
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