General Awareness

GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - July 2020

Jul 2020

May 14, 2023

WHO Declares End of mpox Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the global health emergency for mpox, a viral disease formerly known as monkeypox, has ended after 10 months. This came after confirmed cases in over 100 countries since the disease started spreading globally in May 2022. The emergency committee of the WHO made the recommendation to end the health emergency, and WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision.
Mpox is a viral disease that spreads through direct contact with body fluids and was first observed in humans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1970. Since then, the disease has mainly been limited to West and Central African countries. However, last May, the disease started to spread globally, prompting the WHO to declare it a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
Although the WHO declared an end to the global health emergency for mpox, Tedros emphasised that the threat of resurgent waves of the disease remains.

ICMR, AYUSH Ministry Sign MoU for Health Research in Integrated Medicine

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under the Health Ministry and Ministry of AYUSH signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to enhance collaboration and cooperation in health research in the field of Integrated Medicine.
This move will help Ayush departments in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) evolve into departments of Integrated Medicine across the entire AIIMS infrastructure in India.
The MoA will also explore the areas of convergence and synergy between the two organisations for integrative health research and strengthening research capacity. It will also look into efforts to conduct high-quality clinical trials jointly on identified areas/disease conditions of national importance with promising therapies of Ayush system to generate evidence for wider acceptance.

May 13, 2023

IIT Madras Launches Department of Medical Sciences and Technology

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) launched a Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, which will offer four-year B.S. program in medical sciences and engineering. This course is a first-of-its-kind in India.
The course offers an interdisciplinary approach to prepare students for designing life-saving medical devices, drug discovery, artificial intelligence in medicine, and fundamental medical research. The department will train physicians to effectively apply technology in their clinical practice and lay the foundation for physician-scientists training in India.
Top medical doctors in India and abroad, who were also closely involved in the development of the curriculum, will be 'Professors of Practice' in this department, which has already established tie-ups with premier hospitals and medical institutions in India.

May 11, 2023

NMC Allows Foreign Graduates to Intern in Non-teaching for this Year

The National Medical Commission (NMC) relaxed its norms for a year, allowing foreign medical graduates who have passed their screening test to intern at non-teaching hospitals. Internships at 679 designated hospitals across the states will be allowed till May 2024. The relaxation was announced in view of some students – especially those who completed their training from China and Ukraine last year – having to do two year internship to fill gaps in their practical learning that was hampered due to the pandemic and the war.
This relaxation is granted only as one-time measure. The allotment of FMGs in these non-teaching hospitals shall also be done through concerned state medical councils.

May 10, 2023

IIT Mandi Researchers Identify Microbial Partners that can Efficiently Convert Cellulosic Waste i...

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi researchers have identified microbial pairs that can effectively convert cellulose (a major component present in Agriculture residue and paper waste) into useful chemicals, biofuels, and carbon suitable for several industrial applications.
Plant dry matter, also known as lignocellulose, is one of the most abundant renewable materials on Earth. Lignocellulosic waste from agriculture, forests, and industries can be converted into valuable chemicals such as bio-ethanol, biodiesel, lactic acid, and fatty acids using a process called bio-processing.

May 09, 2023

New Course by IITs: BTech in Chemical Engineering at IIT Indore

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore launched a new course – BTech in Chemical Engineering for the academic year 2023-24. The programme intends to provide a holistic perspective to the students focusing on multidisciplinary, and hands-on approach.
The course is offered by 16 other IITs as well including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur among others.
The programme structure and curriculum are developed by leading experts in academia from India and the world and encompass the traditional and modern topics of chemical engineering. It is offered with multiple specialisations including Petrochemical, Biochemical, Energy, Pharmaceutical, Processing etc.
It is a four-year full-time undergraduate degree programme divided into eight semesters. In each semester, candidates will have to study 6 to 7 subjects along with elective options.

IIT Madras, L&T EduTech Collaborate to Launch Joint Skilling Programmes for Engineering, Science ...

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT M) will collaborate with L&T EduTech, the digitally-driven learning initiative by Larsen & Toubro, to launch industry skilling programmes for engineering and science students across India.
This initiative is being launched with the aim to bridge the gap that is required to make the students 'industry ready.' It will offer customised programmes for professionals across the industry to up skill themselves and achieve career progression. Pravartak Technologies will bring in experts from various engineering and science departments of IIT Madras while L&T EduTech will provide the industry expertise.

Uttar Pradesh Becomes First State to Make Digital Health Cards for Children

The Urban Development Department and Lucknow Smart City launched "School Health Program". Under the pilot project, the School Health Program was started by Lucknow Smart City in three schools in Lucknow.
Under this pilot project, 3 municipal schools including Aminabad Inter College, Kashmiri Mohalla Girls Inter College and Kashmiri Mohalla Montessori School were given the responsibility of health check-up of 1765 children. The team is making digital health cards by doing desk-to-desk examinations of the child.
A unique ID card will be made for each child, through which the child's parents, school and administrative officials can download this health card. Follow-up of the Digital Health Report is also done every six months. If a child is admitted to the hospital due to illness, then he can be treated through a health cover cashless card of Rs. 25,000.
By launching the "School Health Program" Uttar Pradesh became the first state to make digital health cards for children.

Share on

TCY Analytics (View Subscription Plans)

Subscribe to GK Updates

I want to receive

GK Tags

August GK, July GK, June GK, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENT, BUSINESS AND ECONOMY, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, PERSONS IN NEWS, DAYS AND EVENTS, AWARDS AND HONOURS, GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES, GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION, ART AND CULTURE, BOOKS AND AUTHORS, TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS, ART AND CULTURE, LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Start Discussion

On any topic

Take Tests

Compiled from GK updates

Login

Sign Up

Forgot Password

Download TCY App

Unlock All Services And Enjoy The Premium Benefits

US$ 10

US$ 13

US$ 15

US$ 17

US$ 19

US$ 20

US$ 21

US$ 22

US$ 23

US$ 24

US$ 25

US$ 26