The Tamil Nadu government declared Black Fungus (mucormycosis) a notifiable disease under Epidemic Diseases Act 1897.
The Telangana government also declared Black Fungus a notifiable disease under Epidemic Diseases Act 1897.
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 ‘The International Day for Biological Diversity’ to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
The theme of the 2021 International Day for Biological Diversity is “We’re part of the solution”
Ms Tashi Yangjom from Arunachal Pradesh for scales Mt. Everest & becomes the first Indian woman climber to Everest in 2021.
She was trained at National Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports (NIMAS) in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh.
Mylab Discovery Solutions announced that it has received the Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) approval for the country’s first self-use rapid antigen test for covid-19, CoviSelf.
The test can be purchased for ₹250 without a prescription from local pharmacies.
Martha Karambu Koome is Kenya’s first woman chief justice.
She is the first woman to head any of the three branches of government.