About Feline Panleukopenia Virus
Context: In the last one month, seven leopard cubs at Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru have died after being infected by the feline panleukopenia virus. Relevance: GS II: Health Feline Panleukopenia Virus (Feline Distemper): Symptoms: Treatment: -Source: The Hindu
7th Report on Antimicrobial Use in Animals
Context: Recently, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has released its 7th report on Antimicrobial use in animals, covering the period from 2017 to 2019. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Report on Antimicrobial Use: Data Sources: Global Dip in Antimicrobial Use: Antimicrobial Growth Promoters: Recommendations for Antimicrobial […]
Why Millets Matter
During the eighteenth G2o summit, which India hosted under the theme “One earth – One family – One future,” there was an emphasis on promoting millets as a sustainable and nutritious choice. Around 2,300 years ago, Megasthenes explored India and documented his observations in the book “Indika.” According to his records, even at that time millets […]
Status of the Food Processing Sector in India
Context: In Mumbai, during the 17th edition of ANUTEC – International FoodTec India, influential leaders from both industry and government revealed a hopeful outlook for India’s food processing sector. This sector is currently on an impressive growth path and is primed to play a pivotal role in propelling the nation’s economy forward. Relevance: GS III: […]
Unified Approach – Virus Outbreak in Kerala
Context: The Nipah virus is causing devastation once more in Kozhikode, marking the fourth occurrence of this disease in Kerala in the past five years. Resulting from a zoonotic spillover, which involves the transmission of pathogens from animals to humans, the Nipah virus finds its closest reservoir in fruit bats. Status of the outbreak in Kerala: Dealing […]
Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala
Context: Two people have died and four others are under treatment after contracting Nipah virus in Kerala’s Kozhikode district. While the Nipah virus does not spread as quickly as the Covid-19 virus, it is more deadly. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Nipah Virus Nipah virus is classified as a zoonotic disease, indicating […]
About The Varicella Zoster Virus
Context: Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology scientists, have for the first time in the country, found the presence of Clade 9 variant of varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Varicella Zoster Virus Overview: Key Facts about Chickenpox: -Source: The Hindu
Dementia: A Complex Syndrome
Context: Recently, Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a non-profit organisation, launched a national dementia support line and DemClinic, an online memory screening clinic. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Dementia: A Complex Syndrome Identifying Signs and Symptoms Challenges in Treatment Global Impact of Dementia A Public Health Priority Monitoring Progress -Source: The Hindu
Global Fund Announces Price Reduction for Advanced HIV Drug TLD
Context: The Global Fund has struck a deal with generic drug manufacturers to reduce the cost of the advanced HIV drug Tenofovir disoproxil, Lamivudine, and Dolutegravir (TLD). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)? AIDS HIV can spread in different ways: Symptoms of HIV/AIDS What are the current […]
About The Rashtriya Poshan Maah
Context: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2023 from 1st to 30th September 2023. Relevance: Focus: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: National Nutrition Month (Rashtriya Poshan Maah) About Poshan Abhiyaan Implementation of POSHAN Abhiyaan is based on the four-point strategy/pillars of the mission: Issues of Poshan Abhiyaan Anganwadi Centres […]