Relevance: The government has cleared an ambitious gene-mapping project that is being described by those involved as the “first scratching of the surface of the vast genetic diversity of India”. What is the IndiGen Project? -IndiGen programme aims to undertake whole genome sequencing of thousands of individuals representing diverse ethnic groups from India. The objective … Continue reading IndiGen Project
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COVID-19 & Mental Health
The COVID 19 pandemic has impacted the lives of people in numerous ways including A rise in psychosocial concerns among people. Watch this video to understand the issues relating to mental health during COVID-19 pandemic and what needs to be done by individuals and the society to tackle this challenge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsvTYfvERwE
MPLADS
What is the MPLADS (important for Prelims as well) - The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Division is entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). Under the scheme, each MP has the choice to suggest to the District Collector for works to the tune of Rs.5 … Continue reading MPLADS
Digital India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osdZNSh_b5U Government of India's flagship program 'Digital India' has completed five years . Watch this episode for a stock of the work done so far under this program and how digital technology has also helped us in tackling Covid-19 .
Quantum Computing
What is quantum computing? - Quantum computers are essentially computers that use the principles of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems and perform calculations that would take billions of years for ordinary computers to perform. Instead of using bits (0s and 1s), which lie at the heart of how our personal computers and other electronic … Continue reading Quantum Computing
Covid-19 Health Insurance
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has asked all life, general and health insurance companies to offer two health policies for Covid-19 from July 10 as the cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) have surged in the country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvRK44rWjDs
Rural-Urban Healthcare Divide
Pointers - 65% of the country’s population lives in rural areas. A decentralized approach with participation of all stakeholders at the ground level is needed. Educate rural people with all the tools at our disposal — print, radio, the electronic media, and messages through mobile phones. Give them accurate information in simple language. Induce behavioral … Continue reading Rural-Urban Healthcare Divide
Navigating The New Normal
People have now resumed their normal activities in most parts of the country. This raises a new challenge of ensuring that the increased movement does not increase the spread of COVID-19. NITI Aayog , in partnership with some other organisations has launched a behaviour change campaign called ‘Navigating the New Normal'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFOaS9rhCg8
Aarogya Setu & Privacy
Steps taken to ensure that the privacy of people downloading the 'Aarogya Setu' application is protected: Aarogya Setu Data Access and Knowledge Sharing Protocol, 2020 has been notified that lays down the guidelines for collection, processing, storage and sharing of “anonymised” data. Privacy protection was the primary consideration while developing the app. It stores an … Continue reading Aarogya Setu & Privacy
Favipiravir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSVgahz4kZQ Favipiravir is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug that was cleared by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) last week for “emergency restricted” use among Covid-19 patients. Glenmark will sell the generic favipiravir under the brand name FabiFlu.
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