FM urges closer global cooperation to halt smuggling Context Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocated for increased inter-governmental cooperation to combat global smuggling networks, with a focus on apprehending the masterminds as a strong deterrence. What is the historical background of smuggling in India? Colonial Era: […]
COVID-19 vaccines did not increase the risk of sudden death among youth: study Context A study undertaken by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) found that while COVID-19 immunization did not raise the risk of sudden death among young individuals, health concerns and lifestyle […]
Omicron Variant Covid-19 The SARS-CoV-2 virus is the cause of the communicable disease COVID-19. COVID-19′s initial case was discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a pandemic in March 2020 as a result of the disease’s rapid global spread. […]
China’s anti-lockdown protests #GS-02 Health, International Relations For Prelims: China’s Zero Covid Policy: Zero Covid Policies involve complete control and maximum suppression for the elimination of the virus by using aggressive public health measures, such as contact-tracing, social isolation, mass testing, and lockdowns. As of […]