Coronavirus

India’s COVID-19 vaccine: Study investigators say August 15 deadline unachievable
India’s COVID-19 vaccine: Study investigators say August 15 deadline unachievable

Indian Council of Medical research suggests a month’s time to complete three phases, global experiments taking months
July 04, 2020
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Simply Put: The vaccine

Simply Put: The vaccine
Coronavirus update: ICMR sets Aug 15 date for COVID-19 vaccine launch

Coronavirus update: ICMR sets Aug 15 date for COVID-19 vaccine launch
COVID -19: Invisible policy fault lines are more by accident than design

COVID -19: Invisible policy fault lines are more by accident than design
COVID‑19 will have severe impact on most SDGs: Report

COVID‑19 will have severe impact on most SDGs: Report

Global partnerships will be essential to deal with health and socio-economic crises due to the pandemic, it says
July 03, 2020
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मनरेगा जरूरी या मजबूरी-3: 100 दिन के रोजगार का सच

मनरेगा जरूरी या मजबूरी-3: 100 दिन के रोजगार का सच

कोरोना काल में ग्रामीण क्षेत्र के लिए मनरेगा योजना कितन…
July 03, 2020
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Four new fungi species discovered on bat carcasses in China

Four new fungi species discovered on bat carcasses in China

One of the fungal genus is known to contain numerous aggressive pathogens that can infect mammals, according to researchers
July 03, 2020
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COVID-19 relief didn’t reach Jan Dhan a/cs of many women: Survey

COVID-19 relief didn’t reach Jan Dhan a/cs of many women: Survey

At least 12,500 women Jan Dhan account holders across 13 states were surveyed; 16% reported their Jan Dhan accounts were either not operational, …
July 03, 2020
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Africa’s scientists set out their COVID-19 research priorities

Africa’s scientists set out their COVID-19 research priorities

The pandemic is global and scientists are still trying to understand the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19
July 02, 2020
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Simply Put: Musings about medicines

Simply Put: Musings about medicines
July 02, 2020
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COVID-19 changes platelets, says study. Why this is harmful

Altering blood platelets can raise risk of building up life-threatening clots
July 02, 2020
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COVID-19: 400 mln jobs lost in Q2 2020, says ILO

COVID-19: 400 mln jobs lost in Q2 2020, says ILO

Job losses up 400% in Africa, Asia since first 3 months; working hours lower than estimates
July 02, 2020
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पतंजलि की दवा को सरकार की हरी झंडी, लेकिन ये सवाल हैं बाकी

पतंजलि की दवा को सरकार की हरी झंडी, लेकिन ये सवाल हैं बाकी

आयुष मंत्रालय का कहना है कि दवा केवल इम्युनिटी बढ़ाने क…
July 02, 2020
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मनरेगा, जरूरी या मजबूरी-1: 85 फीसदी बढ़ गई काम की मांग

मनरेगा, जरूरी या मजबूरी-1: 85 फीसदी बढ़ गई काम की मांग

कोरोना काल में कितनी कारगर साबित होगी मनरेगा योजना, डाउ…
July 02, 2020
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मनरेगा जरूरी या मजबूरी-2: योजना में विसंगतियां भी कम नहीं

मनरेगा जरूरी या मजबूरी-2: योजना में विसंगतियां भी कम नहीं

कोरोना काल में मनरेगा योजना कितनी कारगर साबित होगी, एक व…
July 02, 2020
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Need food system overhaul to combat global hunger: Report

Need food system overhaul to combat global hunger: Report

Promoting consumption model and regenerative production practices, supporting development of diverse distribution market networks is need of the hour
July 02, 2020
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Give free hand to private sector on COVID-19 testing: Centre to states

Give free hand to private sector on COVID-19 testing: Centre to states

Prescription by a govt doctor should not be mandatory, improve contract tracing too
July 01, 2020
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Simply Put: The COVID-19 mask

Simply Put: The COVID-19 mask
July 01, 2020
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A post-pandemic world is unlikely to focus on meeting need over human greed

A post-pandemic world is unlikely to focus on meeting need over human greed

On what grounds do the optimists look to a future in which social justice, environmental sustainability and reduced inequality are prioritised?
July 01, 2020
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Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana has been extended for five more months

Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana has been extended for five more months

Activists and experts welcome Prime Minister Modi’s announcement
July 01, 2020
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COVID-19: Patanjali drugs get go-ahead from govt but key questions unanswered

COVID-19: Patanjali drugs get go-ahead from govt but key questions unanswered

AYUSH ministry says drugs only for immunity, Patanjali claims patients’ recovery
July 01, 2020
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Odisha’s big challenge: Meeting MGNREGS target of 200 million person days

Odisha’s big challenge: Meeting MGNREGS target of 200 million person days

Although the state govt picked up pace compared to recent years, there are reports of slowdown in work being done
July 01, 2020
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Coronavirus update: Modi extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana till November

Coronavirus update: Modi extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana till November

PM Modi also credited taxpayers, farmers for fighting COVID-19
June 30, 2020
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Should you fly yet? An epidemiologist and an exposure scientist walk you through the decision process

Should you fly yet? An epidemiologist and an exposure scientist walk you through the decision process

Arming yourself with specific knowledge about your airport and airline, and maximising your use of protective measures that you have control over,…
June 30, 2020
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COVID-19: Himachal stares at labour crisis ahead of apple harvest

COVID-19: Himachal stares at labour crisis ahead of apple harvest

With no labourers arriving at the peak of harvest, Himachal’s apple growers face a tough time looking for alternatives
June 30, 2020
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