Current Affairs - Environment

Cameroon initiated the world's first Malaria vaccine program for children, targeting 2.5 lakh children over two years. The program aims to alleviate the significant burden of malaria in Africa, with Mosquirix, the first approved malaria vaccine in 2021, offering a 30% efficacy against the deadly Plasmodium parasite.

The Indian government provided Afghanistan with 40,000 litres of Malathion, an eco-friendly pesticide, to combat the locust menace and address agricultural concerns in the region.

The BHISHM Cube, part of Project Arogya Maitri, serves as a state-of-the-art indigenous Mobile Hospital, also referred to as the Aid Cube. Equipped with AI and data analytics, it ensures effective coordination, real-time monitoring, and efficient management of medical services in the field. This innovative solution played a crucial role in saving the life of Ramkrishna Srivastava during the 'Pran Pratishtha' event in Ayodhya.

The foundation stone for the Cancer Hospital and Research Center was laid in Rajkot by Mansukh Mandaviya, under the initiative of Shree Khodaldham Trust. This development aligns with the Prime Minister's recognition of Gujarat's exceptional healthcare progress, emphasizing the establishment of 30 new cancer hospitals in the past nine years and the state's growing prominence as a major medical hub with expanded facilities for comprehensive cancer patient care.

INOX Air Products inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government for a $3 billion Green Ammonia Plant. The project, with a planned outlay of $3 billion, aims to be commissioned within 3 to 5 years and is designed to produce 500,000 MTPA (metric tons per annum) of liquid ammonia.