Parvovirus B19 (Fifth Disease)
Parvovirus B19, discovered in 1975, is a highly contagious virus primarily affecting children. It causes the fifth disease, known for a distinctive red rash on…
Social Sector
WHO Declares Mpox a Global Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on August 14, 2024, due to a significant rise in…
India’s Jobless Growth: The Hidden Crisis Behind Booming GDP
Context: India's economic growth has been robust, yet it has not translated into proportional job creation, a phenomenon termed as "jobless growth." D…
Toxic Plants in India: The Surprising Medicinal Benefits and Deadly Risks!
Recent incidents in India have highlighted the dangers posed by toxic plants, particularly the Nerium oleander, which has been linked to accidental po…
Government to include AYUSH in Ayushman Bharat scheme
The Indian government is planning to integrate AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) into the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB…
IIT Hyderabad Ranked 12th in NIRF 2024
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has achieved significant recognition by ranking 12th in the 2024 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), up from 14th…
Africa Mpox Outbreak
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Upasthiti Portal
The Upasthiti Portal, introduced by Jharkhand’s Chief Minister Hemant Soren, is a new biometric system designed to track daily attendance of health department staff, including…
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative tools like ChatGPT, has significantly influenced education since its launch in November 2022. While it offers numerous benefits such as…
