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Corona Virus: Epidemic Disease Act Invoked in India
On March 11, 2020, the Group of Ministers formed by the Union Government to fight against Covid-19 in India invoked the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897. Highlights The GoI has invoked Section 2 of the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897. The act ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
WHO declares Corona Virus as GLOBAL PANDEMIC
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Corona Virus as Global Pandemic as it is rapidly spreading across the world. Today there are more than 126,369 people infected with COVID-19 virus. The virus has so far killed 4,634 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Kyasanur Forest Disease
A 48 year old woman in Wayanad, Kerala, recently died from Kyasanur Forest Disease. Several other are being treated for the disease. About the Disease The Kyasanur Forest Disease, also called as the Monkey Fever, was first reported in 1957 ..
India shares two SARS-CoV-2 Genome Sequences with Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data
On March 7, 2020, India officially shared two SARS-CoV-2 with the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID). Highlights The Pune based National Institute of Virology has shared two sequences of novel corona virus with Global Initiative on Sharing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Corona Virus: NASA reports Pollution Levels in China have dropped greatly
On March 2, 2020, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) reported that Nitrous Oxide pollution in China has declined greatly between January and February 2020. According to the report, nitrous oxide pollution has declined by more than 100 tonnes of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Corona Virus: World Bank announces 12 billion USD aid
On March 3, 2020, the World Bank announced 12 billion USD to assist countries that are grappling with economic impacts of corona virus. The virus has reached 60 countries so far. Highlights The World bank is to provide the financial ..