Guinea Worm Disease
Guinea worm disease, caused by the parasitic worm Dracunculus medinensis, is a crippling ailment transmitted through drinking water contaminated with infected water fleas. Once prevalent…
Social Justice
Karnataka Mandates Reporting of Snakebite Deaths
Karnataka’s mandate to report snakebite deaths is a significant development in addressing the high number of fatalities and disabilities caused by snakebites in India, particularly…
Maratha Reservation Bill
The New Maratha Reservation Bill in Maharashtra, India, aims to address the socio-economic disadvantages faced by the Maratha community by providing them with reservations in…
Greece Becomes First Orthodox-Majority Nation to Allow Same-Sex Marriage
Greece has made a historic step by becoming the first Orthodox-majority country to legalize same-sex marriage, a decision formalized on February 16, 2024. This change…
One-Stop Centers (OSCs) for DIsabled
The Tamil Nadu government announced the establishment of 39 One-Stop Centers (OSCs) to support persons with disabilities. These centers, funded by the World Bank’s RIGHTS…
Diphtheria Outbreak
Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial disease, primarily caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and marked by symptoms like sore throat, fever, and a thick grey or…
E-Jagriti Portal
‘E-Jagriti’ is a transformative portal launched by the Indian Government’s Department of Consumer Affairs in December 2023. This portal, evolving from the CONFONET software, integrates…
Alaskapox Virus
The Alaskapox virus, first identified in Fairbanks, Alaska, in 2015, is an orthopoxvirus causing skin lesions, muscle pain, and swollen lymph nodes. As of early…
SWATI (Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation) Portal
The SWATI Portal, short for Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation, is a significant initiative launched in New Delhi to acknowledge and promote the…
