Covid-19 Delta Plus variant
Context: The prevalence of the super-contagious variety of the delta variant has increased tremendously in last few weeks in the
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Health
Indian Certification of Medical Devices (ICMED) Plus Scheme
Context: The Quality Council of India (QCI), and the Association of Indian Manufacturers of Medical Devices (AiMeD) have added further
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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Context: CSIR and Tata MD partner to make COVID-19 detection more accessible across India by harnessing network of CSIR labs
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World Food Safety Day
Context: Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare virtually attended the Word Food Safety Day celebrations today
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Corbevax Covid-19 Vaccine
Context: India has placed an advance order to block 300 million doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine, Corbevax. Key Highlights: Corbevax is Covid-19 vaccine,
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H10N3 bird flu strain
Context: China has reported the world’s first human infection of the H10N3 bird flu strain. Risks associated with H10N3 Bird Flu
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India Cycles4Change Challenge
Context: Cities across the country are embarking on the ‘India Cycles4Change’ movement 41 cities testing cycling friendly initiatives About: The
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Aarogya Setu
About Aarogya Setu is an Indian COVID–19 “contact tracing, syndromic mapping and self-assessment” digital service, primarily a mobile app. Initial release on April 2020 The
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SAMVEDNA (Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance)
Ministry of Women and Child Development Context: Children impacted by Covid-19 Pandemic being provided Tele Counselling through SAMVEDNA About SAMVEDNA
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