General Science
Malaria Vaccine (RTS, S/AS01E)
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- Context: A study has found that the world’s first approved malaria vaccine (RTS, S/AS01E) has reduced overall child mortality rates by 13% in certain parts of Africa.
- Malaria is a life-threatening disease; it is primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of certain infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
- It does not spread directly from one person to another.
Information regarding the Malaria Vaccine (RTS, S/AS01E)
- This vaccine was recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2021 for use among children living in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions where the P. falciparum type of malaria is prevalent.
- The R21/Matrix-M vaccine is the second malaria vaccine to be approved by the World Health Organization, receiving its approval in 2023.
Latest inventions in science and technology
Fermented Organic Manure
- Context: Recently, the Indian Biogas Association (IBA) called for a mandatory blending of 10% fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers by the year 2030.
About Fermented Organic Manure
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- It is a type of organic fertilizer produced from organic materials such as dung, crop residues, and compost through a controlled fermentation process.
- It serves as a by-product of operational biogas or Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants and is utilized as a fertilizer.
Benefits of Fermented Organic Manure
- It enhances soil fertility.
- It improves soil structure.
- It is beneficial for microorganisms.
- It aids in waste management.
- It also contributes to sustainable agriculture.
