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Optional Mahotsav Sale: Get UPTO 60% OFF on All Online Optional Courses, Click the link and fill out the form:https://drishti.xyz/OMS26-YT1011 ************************************************************************** New COVID Variant PJ.2.1 in 2026: A new COVID-19 variant, PJ.2.1, first detected in Canada in May 2026, has been reported across several countries, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand and parts of Europe and Asia, raising concerns about a possible COVID-19 resurgence and public health risks in India. Should India be worried about the new COVID variant? Although PJ.2.1 is spreading internationally, current research does not establish that it causes more severe illness or significantly escapes vaccine-induced immunity. What are the symptoms of PJ.2.1? Common COVID-19 symptoms include Fever, Cough, Sore Throat, Runny Nose, Headache, Fatigue and Body Aches. No unique symptom pattern has been established for this variant. Why is PJ.2.1 spreading? Preliminary research suggests that mutations in its Spike Protein may improve binding to the ACE2 Receptor, potentially influencing viral infection. Is PJ.2.1 present in India? Available evidence does not confirm its detection in India. INSACOG Genomic Surveillance, WHO Variant Monitoring, vaccination and preventive measures remain important. The session explains SARS-CoV-2 Mutations, COVID-19 Vaccines, Variant Surveillance and India's Public Health Preparedness. Important for UPSC Prelims 2027, UPSC Mains GS Paper 2 & 3, Science & Technology, Public Health and Current Affairs 2026. ************************************************************************** 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 Important 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬- 1. Latest Update: https://drishti.xyz/Latest-Update 2. NCERT Foundation Series: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Foundation-Series-English 3. How to Prepare Optional: https://drishti.xyz/How-to-Prepare-Optional-English 4. Optional Subject Demo Classes: https://drishti.xyz/Optional-Subject-Demo-Classes-English 5. UPSC Mock Interview 2024: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-2024-Mock-Interview-English-Medium 6. IAS Toppers Talk 2024: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Talk-2024-English 7. Voices of the Revolution: https://drishti.xyz/Voices-of-the-revolution ************************************************************************* Our Key Courses: 1. GS Foundation Courses: https://drishti.xyz/GS-foundation-Online-Courses 2. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hindi): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundation-Online-Course-Hindi 3. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hinglish): https://drishti.xyz/gs-studio-foundation-online-course-Hinglish 4. GS Studio Foundation Course (English): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundation-Online-Course-English 5. NCERT Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Online-Courses 6. UPSC Optional Subjects Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Optional-Subjects-Online-Courses 7.IAS Prelims 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-Online-Courses 8. IAS Mains 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-Online-Courses 9. Current Affairs (Prelims + Mains) IAS 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Current-Affairs-P-M-Online-Courses 10. UPSC Prelims 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-Test-Series 11. UPSC Mains 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-Test-Series 12. EPFO Online Course: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-EPFO-Online-Courses 13. CAPF Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/CAPF-Online-Courses ************************************************************************* Drishti Store: https://drishti.xyz/Drishti-Store-yt Amazon: https://drishti.xyz/drishti-publication-amazon flipkart: https://drishti.xyz/drishti-publication-flipkart ************************************************************************* 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐧𝐨𝐰 : IOS: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-IOS Android : https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Android Windows : https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Windows =̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵ 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 : https://drishti.xyz/SocialMedia-YT #NewCOVIDVariant #PJ21Variant #COVID19 #COVID #Coronavirus #COVID19India #COVIDSymptoms #COVIDVaccine #SARSCoV2 #WHO #INSACOG #PublicHealth #UPSCPrelims2027 #CurrentAffairs2026 #DrishtiIASEnglish#UPSCPreparation | #CivilServicesExam | #IASPreparation | #UPSC2026 | #UPSCMotivation | #CurrentAffairs | #upscmains