21 May 2023: PIB Summary for UPSC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PM addresses the World Health Assembly
2. Rising cases of Lumpy Skin Disease in Kalimpong and Darjeeling

1. PM addresses the World Health Assembly

Syllabus: GS 2, International Relation.

Mains: 76th session of World Health Assembly.

Prelims: 76th session of World Health Assembly.

Context: PM addresses the 76th Session of the World Health Assembly.

Details:

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the 76th Session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
• During his address PM congratulated the World Health Organization on completing 75 years.
• He emphasized on greater collaboration in the healthcare sector for building resilient global systems and boosting global health equity.
• He also highlighted India’s role in international cooperation like the shipping of 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to over 100 countries.
• The traditional system of Yoga and Ayurveda was also mentioned during the speech.
• The address concluded by stating that India is committed to building a healthier world.

2. Rising cases of Lumpy Skin Disease in Kalimpong and Darjeeling

Syllabus: GS 3, Economy.

Prelims: Livestock – Lumpy Skin Disease.

Mains: Lumpy Skin Disease.

Details:

• The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying has directed prompt action against the surging cases of Lumpy Skin Disease(LSD) in Darjeeling and Kalimpong.
  • LSD is a viral disease that affects cattle. 
  • It is transmitted by blood-feeding insects, such as certain species of flies and mosquitoes, or ticks.
  • It causes fever, nodules on the skin and can also lead to the death of the cattle.
• Various measures are being taken by the government to control the spread of the disease. These measures include:
  • Surveillance: Diagnostic facilities are made available in different regions. Moreover, financial support is also provided for the surveillance activity.
  • Vaccination: An advisory has been issued to states to regularly hold vaccination programmes for both preventive and curative care.
  • Monitoring: A team will be constituted to visit the affected area and assess the ground situation for the containment of LSD at the desired time frame.

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