WUENIC: WHO and UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC) are crucial metrics that track the progress of immunization programs worldwide. Read here to know more. The WUENIC reports provide annual estimates of the national immunization coverage for various vaccines, allowing for the monitoring of immunization trends, identification of gaps, and implementation…

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India's longest and largest urban tunnel project, the Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The journey between Thane and Borivali will take just 12 minutes instead of over an hour thanks to this Rs. 16,600 crore project, which will also shorten the distance traveled by 12 km. This project is a part of larger infrastructure initiatives that are valued at Rs. 29,000 crore and are intended to improve Mumbai's connectivity.

With a target population of roughly 250,000 children under two, Ivory Coast was the first nation to introduce the most recent malaria vaccine, R21/Matrix-M. This three-dose vaccination, which was created by Oxford University and approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), is over 75% successful in preventing serious illness and death during the first year of administration. A booster shot can further protect against infection.

Chandipura Virus: Recent outbreak, history and symptoms

The Chandipura virus (CHPV) is a member of the Rhabdoviridae family and is closely related to the Vesiculovirus genus. Read here to know all about it. It was first identified in 1965 in the Chandipura district of Maharashtra, India. This virus is known to cause acute encephalitis in humans, primarily affecting children. Table of Contents…

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chairperson Manoj Soni has resigned, almost five years before his tenure ends in 2029. Manoj Soni joined the Commission as a member in 2017 and was sworn in as the chairperson on May 16, 2023.

Turkey has secretly banned exporting weapons and defense items to India to support Pakistan. This decision, revealed in a closed Turkish Parliament session, underscores Turkey's strategic alignment with Pakistan against India.

The ban was disclosed by Mustafa Murat Şeker of the Defence Industry Agency during a parliamentary committee meeting. Turkey has blacklisted India from receiving its military and defense products. The decision reflects deteriorating Turkey-India relations, exacerbated by Turkey's support for Pakistan and disagreements over global trade routes.

Statistical system in India

The statistical system in India is a comprehensive network that plays a crucial role in collecting, analysing, and disseminating data for informed decision-making in policy and planning. Read here to learn more. The Indian statistical system is multi-tiered, involving various governmental and semi-governmental agencies at the central, state, and local levels. The recent debates about…

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In Kerala's Malappuram district, a 14-year-old boy died due to an infection caused by the Nipah virus. This is the fourth time in five years that humans in the state have fallen victim to this deadly virus, which is carried by fruit-eating bats. As part of public health measures to contain the virus, health authorities have started an active case search within the boy's family and neighborhood and are attempting to track his contacts over the previous 12 days.

New Additions to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve List

Economic Survey 2023-24: Key Highlights

The Economic Survey 2023-24 of India provides a comprehensive analysis of the country’s economic performance over the past year and outlines prospects for the coming year. Here are the key highlights. The Economic Survey 2023-24 projects the FY25 real GDP growth at 6.5-7%, lower than the economic growth rate of 8.2% estimated for the previous…

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