Buddha Purnima: The President of India extends greetings on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, highlighting the significance of Lord Buddha’s teachings. Buddha Purnima also known as Vesak, commemorates the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Gautama Buddha and founded Buddhism. Celebrated primarily in South, Southeast, and East Asia, it falls on […]
Day: May 24, 2024
Pre-eclampsia : Effect
Pre-eclampsia : Effect Pre-eclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy that leads to multiorgan dysfunction in the mother. It typically manifests after 20 weeks of pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure. Other symptoms include swelling in the face, hands, and feet, severe headaches, vision changes, upper abdominal pain, and trouble breathing. Studies show that pre-eclampsia […]
Ferroptosis : Recent Study
Ferroptosis : Recent Study A recent study by researchers has identified ferroptosis, an unusual form of cell death, as a significant contributor to lung damage in COVID-19 patients. Ferroptosis occurs when the outer fat layers of cells collapse, leading to cell death. This differs from the more common type of cell death, where cells break […]
First-Ever Patient Safety Rights Charter : WHO
First-Ever Patient Safety Rights Charter : WHO World Health Organization (WHO) launched the first-ever Patient Safety Rights Charter at the Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety. Assuring patient safety in health care is a critical component in delivering the right to health. Patient safety can be compromised due to avoidable errors such as unsafe surgical […]
Exercise Cyber Suraksha 2024
Exercise Cyber Suraksha 2024: Head of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan started Cyber Suraksha – 2024 on May 22, 2024.The Indian Armed Forces and other national groups are fully committed to protecting the country’s security in the very important area of cyberspace, as shown by Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024. Defence Cyber Agency […]
1st Human Case Of ‘Bird Flu’ Reported In Australia
1st Human Case Of ‘Bird Flu’ Reported In Australia: A child who came back to Victoria from India in March was the first person in Australia to get the H5N1 bird flu. The child had a serious sickness, but now fully better. Victoria’s chief health officer confirmed that there have been no more cases tied […]
Global Impact Of Land Squeeze
Global Impact Of Land Squeeze: A recent study conducted by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) focusses on the unprecedented ‘land squeeze’, threatening farmers and food production. The report warns of prevalent “land squeeze” due to rising land prices, land grabs, and carbon schemes, threatening farmers and food production. Globally, the […]
