Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF)
Context Alert has been sounded about the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), an infection spread by ticks that has a high fatality rate, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In…
Guillain-Barré Syndrome spike in Peru
Context The Peruvian government has recently declared a state of national emergency for up to three months, due to a spike in the number of cases of a rare neurological disorder called…
National Institute Ranking Framework 2023
Context The latest edition of the National Institute Ranking Framework 2023 (NIRF) revealed no major upsets in terms of the results, with the IITs continuing their dominance in most categories recently…
Iron fortification & health risks
Iron fortification & health risks Context Iron is an essential mineral required for many bodily functions, including the formation of hemoglobin, but can be harmful when taken in excess. One…
Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)
Context The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has launched the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in 57 Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) throughout India. About Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)…
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Context The National Assessment and Accreditation Council, an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC), is facing allegations of irregularities in the way it operates. What are the functions…
International Women’s Day 2023 and STEM
Context International Women’s Day 2023 (IWD) commemorated on March 8 under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. International Women’s Day 2023 and STEM The United Nations has…
Scrub typhus hotspots in India
Context Scrub typhus a life-threatening infection caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi bacteria is a major public health threat in South and Southeast Asia. Key Facts As per estimates, nearly one million…
Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea
Context Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease, following the deaths of at least nine people in Kie-Ntem province. Marburg virus? The Marburg virus is part…
Norovirus detected in Kerala
Context The Kerala Health Department recently confirmed two cases of the gastrointestinal infection norovirus. What is norovirus and how common are infections? Norovirus is not new; it has been circulating…