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With the monsoon season approaching, India’s readiness to prevent and control vector-borne diseases is a high priority. Union Health Minister recently assessed nationwide preparedness virtually, emphasizing the need for proactive strategies and anticipation of health needs to lessen disease spread. Vector-borne diseases, spread through infected vectors like mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and flies, include illnesses such as malaria, dengue fever, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, and kala-azar.
Understanding Vector-Borne Diseases
Vector-borne diseases are usually seasonal illnesses that can lead to widespread outbreaks. They commonly occur during the monsoon and post-monsoon periods. These ailments, originating from the bites of infected insects, pose a significant public health threat.
New E-commerce Opportunities: ITPS
In a significant move to boost cross-border trade, India Post and Canada Post have inked an agreement to initiate the International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS) from July 01, 2023. This service aims to meet e-commerce exporters’ international shipping requirements, especially catering to MSMEs, small businesses, and merchants. It enables them to export their products using local post offices, thus promoting exports. Already available in 38 countries, ITPS includes Canada as its latest partner, providing a highly competitive service in comparison to International EMS (Speed Post) and other market offerings.
India’s Maritime Initiatives: INS Sunayna’s Visit to Beira, Mozambique
INS Sunayna, an Indian naval vessel, recently docked at Beira, Mozambique, manifesting India’s commitment to building robust ties with its maritime neighbors and promoting the vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). The scheduled joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) patrol off Mozambique’s coast is part of the deployment, enhancing security cooperation.
Understanding SAGAR
SAGAR, launched in 2015, is India’s strategic vision for enhancing economic and security partnerships with its maritime neighbors and building their maritime security capabilities. It underlines India’s cooperative approach towards securing the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
India’s Asian Kabaddi Championship Victory
In sports, India clinched the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023, securing the title for the eighth time in nine editions. The tournament took place in Busan, South Korea, providing the Indian teams a significant boost as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Kabaddi: A Traditional Indian Sport
Originated in India, Kabaddi is a combative sport played between two teams of seven players each over 40 minutes. The primary objective is to score points by raiding into the opponent’s court and touching as many defense players as possible in a single breath. The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), affiliated to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) since 1972, oversees the sport’s promotion.