NO PROOF FROM U.S. ON WUHAN LAB CLAIMS
Why in news? The World Health Organization said on 4th May that Washington had provided no evidence to support “speculative” claims by the U.S. president that COVID-19 originated in a Chinese lab. Existing Zoonotic theory, and other ideas Scientists believe the killer virus jumped from animals to humans, emerging in China late 2019, possibly from a […]
CHINA LAUNCHES NEW ROCKET AND PROTOTYPE SPACECRAFT
Why in news? China on 5th May 2020 successfully launched a new rocket and prototype spacecraft, in a major test of the country’s ambitions to operate a permanent space station and send astronauts to the Moon. Details ‘The Long March 5B’ rocket took off from the Wenchang launch site in the southern island of Hainan and […]
MOST COVID-19 CASES IN STATES WITH HIGH SWINE FLU RATES
Why in news? Five States — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Tamil Nadu — account for about 70% of India’s confirmed COVID-19 cases – and these are also States that consistently accounted for the bulk of swine flu cases, or seasonal influenza (H1N1) since 2015. Details Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Maharashtra accounted for 54 % of […]
All about ACE2 — Enzyme makes men vulnerable to Covid-19
What is ACE2? ACE2 is an enzyme molecule that connects the inside of our cells to the outside via the cell membrane. In normal physiology, another enzyme called ACE alters a chemical, Angiotensin I, and converts it into Angiotensin II, which causes blood vessels to constrict. The tightening of the blood vessels leads to an […]
WHO RAISES CONCERN OVER USE OF BCG VACCINE
Why in news? World Health Organization (WHO) highlight a few critical issues over the use of BCG vaccine for COVID-19. They underscore the importance of randomised controlled trials of the vaccine to understand its safety and efficacy before using it on healthcare workers. Previously, a study found an association between countries that have a universal […]
National Technology Day: 11 May
The day is a significant milestone in the history of India’s technological innovations as India successfully tested nuclear bombs in Pokhran on May 11, 1998. The National Technology Day was named by the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Bajpayee on May 11 as a reminder of India’s technological achievements. On May 11, 1998, India successfully […]
A SNEEZE, A GLOBAL COLD AND TESTING TIMES FOR CHINA
Why in news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it a global emergency, as the outbreak continues to spread outside China. More about coronavirus Coronaviruses is a large family of viruses that are often the source of respiratory infections, including the common cold. Most of the viruses are common among animals and only a small number […]
Vizag Gas Leak (VISAKHAPATNAM) Explained for UPSC Exam
Vizag Gas Leak Explained for UPSC Exam While it unclear at the moment whether the deaths are due to direct exposure to styrene gas or one of its byproducts, Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner has maintained that the gas is “non-poisonous” and is only fatal when exposed to longer duration. Lets know all about this accident: What […]
Herd Immunity coronavirus for UPSC Exam
What is herd immunity ? The concept of herd immunity is typically described in the context of a vaccine. When enough people are vaccinated, a pathogen cannot spread easily through the population. If you are infected with measles but everyone you interact with has been vaccinated, transmission will be stopped in its tracks. Herd immunity […]
KISAN SABHA APP TO CONNECT FARMERS
Why in news? The Kisan Sabha App developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, to connect farmers to supply chain and freight transportation management system, was remotely launched on 1st May 2020. The Kisan Sabha app is a one stop solution for farmers, transporters and other entities engaged in the agriculture Industry and offered that ICAR can […]