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Lockdown, relax, repeat: How cities across the globe are going back to coronavirus restrictions
Lockdown, relax, repeat: How cities across the globe are going back to coronavirus restrictions

While there are increasing examples of a return to some lockdown measures, there are no examples demonstrating the success of a second lockdown — other than in Beijing
July 15, 2020
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More than 3,000 healthcare workers in 79 countries have died from COVID-19: Report

More than 3,000 healthcare workers in 79 countries have died from COVID-19: Report
COVID-19: Developing countries in unprecedented debt situation

COVID-19: Developing countries in unprecedented debt situation
Simply put: The binary of online schooling

Simply put: The binary of online schooling
लॉकडाउन ने बदली इस गांव की तस्वीर

लॉकडाउन ने बदली इस गांव की तस्वीर

लॉकडाउन के दौरान ग्रामीणों ने मनरेगा योजना के तहत एक ता…
July 15, 2020
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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 …
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

Bats’ immune systems have mechanisms to control inflammation, a mainstay of disease and ageing
July 14, 2020
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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

कोविड-19 वैश्विक महामारी के इस समय में ग्रामीण भारत के लि…
July 14, 2020
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COVID-19: Extensive research underway; how much will it help?

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

As many as 42 vaccines were in preclinical stage and two vaccines in Phase I clinical trials as of March 20, according to WHO  
July 14, 2020
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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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