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Effect of COVID-19 on Livestock

A recent study found that the SARS CoV 2 did not affect many of the livestock animals including dogs, chicken, ducks, etc. Animals Affected by SARS CoV 2...

April 17, 2020

Russian Poplar Tree

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently stayed the administration’s order to cut down female Russian poplar trees over the mistaken belief that it could cause COVID-19. About...

April 17, 2020

Atmospheric Methane

A new estimate from USA’s NOAA showed that the level of methane in the atmosphere in 2019 was the highest since record keeping began. Methane Methane is a...

April 17, 2020

Rescue of Rohingyas by Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Coast Guard recently rescued 396 Rohingya people who had been at sea for weeks and attempting to reach Malaysia. About the Incident The Bangladesh Coast Guard...

April 17, 2020

Positive Pressure Respirator System

Scientists at IIT Kanpur have developed an alternative to N95 masks, called PPRS, in light of the COVID-19 fuelled demand for PPE. About PPRS The PPRS or Positive...

April 17, 2020

Siddhalingeshwara Temple

The Siddhalingeshwara Temple recently held the chariot pulling festival among masses of pilgrimage despite the risk of COVID-19 transmission. About the Temple The Yediyuru Siddhalingeshwara Temple is a...

April 17, 2020

Tour de France

The French government announced that the 2020 edition of the world’s most famous cycling race, Tour de France has been postponed in view of the COVID-19 crisis. About...

April 17, 2020

MHA Guidelines on Zoom Videoconferencing

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued a statement declaring the video meeting service, Zoom, as unsafe and also guidelines for videoconferencing. Issues in Zoom Security and privacy...

April 17, 2020

Business Interruption Insurance

In light of the unprecedented economic losses due to the lockdown, businesses in India are looking at business interruption insurance for a way out. About Business interruption insurance...

April 17, 2020

AIIB to finance 500 million USD projects to strengthen National Health Care Systems

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is to finance 500 million USD projects in India to help the country improve its health care systems. AIIB is currently doubling its...

April 17, 2020

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