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Swachhata Challenge Launched to Promote Clean Delhi Why in the News ? Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Swachhata Challenge under the Freedom from Garbage campaign to mark India’s 78th Independence year. The initiative aims to boost public participation, especially youth, through a chain of cleanliness nominations. Swachhata Challenge: Key Highlights and Objectives The …
Read MoreICMR Develops Promising New Malaria Vaccine Candidate Why in the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has unveiled AdFalciVax, a potential malaria vaccine candidate offering over 90% protection in mice, with plans for further development and clinical trials, raising fresh hopes in the decades-long global malaria fight. AdFalciVax: A Breakthrough Against Malaria: AdFalciVax …
Read MoreIndia Develops Indigenous Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine Why in News? India is developing AdFalciVax, a new malaria vaccine candidate targeting Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite. Spearheaded by ICMR and DBT-NII, it aims to prevent clinical malaria episodes and community transmission, supporting India’s Make in India initiative and malaria elimination strategy. This development marks a significant …
Read MoreTamil Nadu’s TN-KET Initiative Reduces TB Deaths Why in the News? Tamil Nadu’s TN-KET initiative, launched in 2022, has led to a 21% decline in early TB deaths by using a triage-based tool for swift identification of severely ill tuberculosis (TB) patients. The model demonstrates potential for nationwide adoption under India’s TB elimination programme, showcasing …
Read MoreVitamin D Deficiency Poses Rising Health Threat Why in the News? During a webinar by Naruvi Hospitals and The Hindu, experts highlighted the epidemic-level prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in India. They urged for awareness, supplementation, mid-day sun exposure, and food fortification to tackle this growing public health nutrition concern. Growing Crisis and Key Contributors: …
Read MoreBHARAT BIOTECH TO SUPPLY GSK’S MALARIA VACCINE TO GAVI IN 2026 Why in the News? Strategic partnership: Bharat Biotech to supply RTS,S malaria vaccine, developed by GSK, to Gavi from 2026. Global milestone: RTS,S is the first malaria vaccine recommended by WHO in 2021. Gavi 6.0 phase: Supplies are part of commitments for …
Read MoreWHA Declares Common Skin Diseases a Global Health Priority Why in the News? On May 24, 2025, the World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted a historic resolution recognizing common skin diseases as a global public health priority, aiming to improve dermatologic care, reduce stigma, and promote health equity, especially in developing countries where the skin diseases …
Read MoreTOBACCO AFFORDABILITY FUELS CANCER CRISIS Syllabus: GS-3: ● Issues related to health and family. ● Measures taken to combat health crisis Why in the News? India observes World No Tobacco Day on May 31, amid rising concerns over the increasing affordability of tobacco products, particularly among rural and low-income groups. Despite global trends showing reduced …
Read MoreMeasles Vaccine Averted Millions of Global Deaths Why in the News? A new analysis reveals that measles vaccines have prevented over 9 crore deaths globally in the last 50 years. This success highlights the life-saving role of immunisation, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia, where measles mortality rates were once alarmingly high. The impact of …
Read MoreHow India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation Why in the News? India is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the US, UK, and EU, which may lead to tariff cuts and increased market access for foreign agricultural products, potentially reshaping India’s agricultural export-import dynamics and trade surplus. This could have implications for …
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