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Enteroviruses : Rising Incidence

Enteroviruses : Rising Incidence The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against the rising incidence of enterovirus infections in a few countries across Europe. Enterovirruse are a group of viruses that can cause various infectious illnesses and are responsible for annual epidemics. There are many kinds of enteroviruses, including coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, polioviruses, and the hepatitis […]

Global Survey On Digital And Sustainable Trade Facilitation

Global Survey On Digital And Sustainable Trade Facilitation: The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific (UNESCAP) released Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation. It is conducted every two years by UNESCAP. The 2023 survey covered more than 140 economies and evaluated 60 trade facilitation measures Key findings: It has recognized […]

Whole-Genome Sequencing : In Newborns

Whole-Genome Sequencing : In Newborns The use of rapid whole-genome sequencing (WGS) in newborns, including healthy newborns, has emerged as a revolutionary approach to diagnose and treat genetic diseases. By providing a comprehensive view of an infant’s genetic makeup, this technology enables healthcare workers to make fast and effective diagnoses, leading to improved outcomes and […]

U.S. Destroys Last Of Its Declared Chemical Weapons

U.S. Destroys Last Of Its Declared Chemical Weapons: The United States has destroyed the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile, a milestone in the history of warfare dating back to the First World War. The U.S. faced a September 30 deadline to eliminate its remaining chemical weapons under the international Chemical Weapons Convention. Chemical […]

Farmers Distress Index

Farmers Distress Index: The Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) in India has developed a unique early warning system known as the “farmers’ distress index.”The index is currently being worked out in the form of a mobile or desktop application. The purpose of this index is to minimize agrarian distress, including crop loss, failure, […]

Jenin Refugee Camp : Israel Launched a Military Operation

Jenin Refugee Camp : Israel Launched a Military Operation Israel launched a military operation in the Jenin Refugee Camp in the occupied West Bank, resembling wide-scale operations carried out during the second Palestinian uprising (2000-2005). The operation aimed to destroy and confiscate weapons and targeted specific militant groups. It involved around 2,000 soldiers and utilized […]

International Conference On Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023)

International Conference On Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023): The three-day International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023) has commenced in New Delhi. The conference aims to establish a Green Hydrogen ecosystem and foster a systemic approach to global decarbonisation goals. Themes of the Conference: Hydrogen Production Technologies: This theme will focus on various methods of producing green hydrogen […]