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COVID-19: WHO, UNICEF flag sharp decline in vaccination, warn of more lapses
COVID-19: WHO, UNICEF flag sharp decline in vaccination, warn of more lapses

There was a substantial drop in number of children completing three doses of vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis in first four months of 2020
July 15, 2020
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COVID-19: Bats’ immune system, longevity offer clues for treatment, says study

COVID-19: Bats’ immune system, longevity offer clues for treatment, says study
मनरेगा जरूरी या मजबूरी-10: बड़े उद्योगों की बजाय यहां दिया जाए पैसा

मनरेगा जरूरी या मजबूरी-10: बड़े उद्योगों की बजाय यहां दिया जाए पैसा
COVID-19: Extensive research underway; how much will it help?

COVID-19: Extensive research underway; how much will it help?

Pangolin scale seizures jumped 10 times between 2014 and 2018: UN report

Pangolin scale seizures jumped 10 times between 2014 and 2018: UN report

Pangolins have, recently, been vilified because of reports that linked them to the emergence of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes …
July 13, 2020
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Achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns

Achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns

Between 83 million and 132 million people could go hungry in 2020 due to COVID-19, according to the report
July 13, 2020
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Simply put: The right mask for COVID-19

Simply put: The right mask for COVID-19
July 13, 2020
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कोरोनावायरस: खतरे में है महिलाओं-बच्चों का जीवन, स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं में 20 फीसदी की कमी: यूएन

कोरोनावायरस: खतरे में है महिलाओं-बच्चों का जीवन, स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं में 20 फीसदी की कमी: यूएन

संयुक्त राष्ट्र संघ की नई रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, कोरोना मह…
July 13, 2020
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मनरेगा जरूरी या मजबूरी-9: कमियों के बावजूद संपूर्ण योजना

मनरेगा जरूरी या मजबूरी-9: कमियों के बावजूद संपूर्ण योजना

मनरेगा की उत्पत्ति उन आपदाओं के मद्देनजर हुई थी जो जमीन …
July 13, 2020
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Independence is at the heart of the African Development Bank’s ability to be effective

Independence is at the heart of the African Development Bank’s ability to be effective

African Development Bank was first and only organisation to offer support to regional member countries’ effort at managing COVID-19 crisis
July 12, 2020
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Cash, on delivery: How India has taken up DBT in the times of COVID-19

Cash, on delivery: How India has taken up DBT in the times of COVID-19

India has employed its direct benefit transfer system to help people tide over the ongoing health and economic crises. Its real test will begin …
July 12, 2020
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Study predicts 4 outcomes for aquaculture industry amid COVID-19 impact

Study predicts 4 outcomes for aquaculture industry amid COVID-19 impact

The relatively young industry suffers curb in exports, layoffs, reduced demand and production because of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) …
July 10, 2020
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COVID-19 and medicine’s misguided romance with machines

COVID-19 and medicine’s misguided romance with machines

The history of a controversial syndrome linked to COVID-19 shows the risk of letting technology dictate treatment
July 10, 2020
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COVID-19 airborne transmission possible in some indoor settings: WHO

COVID-19 airborne transmission possible in some indoor settings: WHO

Asymptomatic patients can pass on virus, extent unknown
July 10, 2020
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Wanted: An urban equivalent of MGNREGA

Wanted: An urban equivalent of MGNREGA

Such a programme is the need of the hour not only as a measure to revive the urban economy now, but also to mitigate any further shocks to …
July 10, 2020
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जग बीती: सत्ता का घोड़ा!

जग बीती: सत्ता का घोड़ा!
July 10, 2020
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एन-95 मास्क को कीटाणुरहित कर देगा यह डिवाइस, दस बार कर सकेंगे इस्तेमाल

एन-95 मास्क को कीटाणुरहित कर देगा यह डिवाइस, दस बार कर सकेंगे इस्तेमाल

आईआईटी दिल्ली-इनक्यूबेटेड स्टार्टअप 'चक्र इनोवेशन' ने ऐ…
July 10, 2020
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World Population Day 2020: Women suffered most as COVID-19 took a toll on reproductive health

World Population Day 2020: Women suffered most as COVID-19 took a toll on reproductive health

Women had to skip abortions, undergo unwanted pregnancies, deliver babies at home and suffer domestic violence
July 10, 2020
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मनरेगा जरूरी या मजबूरी-8: दूसरा संस्करण शुरू करने का सही समय

मनरेगा जरूरी या मजबूरी-8: दूसरा संस्करण शुरू करने का सही समय

हमने गांवों के पावर डायनेमिक्स को रातों-रात बदलते देखा।…
July 10, 2020
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Fossil fuels have no place in COVID-19 recovery plans: UN chief

Fossil fuels have no place in COVID-19 recovery plans: UN chief

“We can invest in fossil fuels that are lethal or we can invest in renewable energy which is reliable. We have a choice,” said Antonio&…
July 10, 2020
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No community transmission of COVID-19 in India, health ministry repeats

No community transmission of COVID-19 in India, health ministry repeats

Silent on deadline for Indian COVID-19 vaccine; says human trials yet to take off  
July 09, 2020
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COVID-19 lockdown in Bengal: Experts claim containment strategy failed

COVID-19 lockdown in Bengal: Experts claim containment strategy failed

Health experts claimed that the state’s failure to impose containment norms is why COVID-19 cases continue to be on the rise  
July 09, 2020
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Dangers of a nationalist vaccine

Dangers of a nationalist vaccine

In the time of COVID-19, the Indian government has shown an embarrassing readiness to cut corners by seeking to push through a vaccination by …
July 09, 2020
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COVID-19: J&K to go ahead with Amarnath Yatra despite concerns

COVID-19: J&K to go ahead with Amarnath Yatra despite concerns

Govt decision stands out as several pilgrimages across the country have been cancelled
July 09, 2020
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COVID-19: Researchers develop portable, battery-operated ventilator

COVID-19: Researchers develop portable, battery-operated ventilator

The device, called AirBridge, works as a bridge for a few hours to a few days before conventional ventilation is provided
July 09, 2020
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