About The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme
Context: A total of 1,862 disease outbreaks were reported to the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme last year, with the highest number being reported from Kerala, the Lok Sabha was informed recently. Relevance: GS II: Health Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) Overview Objectives Programme Components Data Management -Source: Indian Express
SOFI 2024 Report Highlights Global Food Security and Nutrition Trends
Context: Recently, the “State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024” (SOFI 2024) report, published by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO, presents a critical analysis of global food security and nutrition trends. This year’s report emphasizes the urgent need for increased financing to end hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its […]
World Hepatitis Day 2024
Context: World Hepatitis Day, observed on 28th July, raises awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and cancer. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: World Hepatitis Day: Hepatitis: Types, Causes, and Symptoms Hepatitis refers to the inflammation of the liver, a vital organ responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production […]
Structural and Functional Issues of the NITI Aayog
Context: With representatives from ten States and Union Territories skipping the ninth Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog, chaired by the Indian Prime Minister, questions have arisen about the think tank’s role. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: What was the rationale behind the creation of NITI Aayog? Examine the structural and functional issues plaguing its performance. […]
About The ASMITA Project
Context: The Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC) recently unveiled the ASMITA Project, aimed at bolstering the availability of educational resources in Indian languages. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About ASMITA Project: -Source: Indian Today
About Chandipura Virus Infection
Context: 6 children die of suspected Chandipura virus infection in Gujarat. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Chandipura Virus Infection (CHPV): -Source: Indian Express
How Is Methanol Procured and used as Liquor?
Context: The Kallakurichi illicit liquor tragedy , which has claimed more than 50 lives, follows a distressingly familiar pattern in its cause, sequence of events, and aftermath. Such incidents occur periodically across various Indian states. Postmortem reports almost universally attribute the cause of death to methanol consumption. Relevance: Mains Question: How is spurious alcohol produced in India? […]
Patent Filing Error by Bharat Biotech for Covaxin
Context: Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL), the creator of the Indian coronavirus vaccine Covaxin, admitted to an unintended mistake in its patent filings. These filings aim to protect the vaccine’s Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Controversy Surrounding the Covaxin IPR Roles of BBIL and ICMR What are Patents […]
Tragic Incident in Tamil Nadu
Context: Recently, approximately 34 people lost their lives, and around 100 others were hospitalized after consuming illicit or spurious liquor in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Hooch Production Process of Hooch Alcohol Content in Liquor Spurious Liquor Regulation Key Facts About Methanol and its Consumption […]
Managed Care Organizations
Context: A leading healthcare chain in South India has announced its foray into comprehensive health insurance. This new venture will integrate insurance and healthcare provision functions under one roof, emulating a managed care organisation (MCO) model. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Managed Care Organizations (MCOs): Background and Development Definition: Historical Context: Development […]