Alert Issued for Oropouche Virus Disease
29 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Recently more than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been diagnosed with Oropouche virus disease prompting...
Health and Disease
Science and Technology
Rare Polio Case in Meghalaya
23 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The discovery of a two-year-old child in Meghalaya testing positive for polio—a infectious viral disease—has caused concern. However, the...
Science and Technology
Cholera Vaccine Demand Outpaces Supply: WHO Report
25 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports nearly 200,000 cases of cholera have been reported in 24 countries this year...
Science and Technology
Neglected Tropical Diseases
21 June 2024 | The Study UPSCNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of conditions caused by a variety of pathogens (including viruses, bacteria, parasites,...
Science and Technology
Xylitol
15 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: According to a recent study artificial sweeteners in chewing gum and even toothpaste can give you blood clots, heart...