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Will France Work To Protect Ukraine’s Nuclear Sites?

Our CorrespondentMarch 5, 20220

President Emmanuel Macron's office says France will soon propose concrete measures to ensure the security of Ukraine's five major nuclear sites. The security measures will be designed based on International Atomic Energy Agency norms, a statement from the French presidency said on Saturday. Russian attack on a nuclear plant sparked a fire on Friday and briefly raised fears of devastation around the world.   President Macron is deeply concerned about the risks to nuclear security, security, and the implementation of international security measures as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the statement said. Macron said Russia should immediately cease its illegal and dangerous military actions and allow Ukrainian authorities full control of all nuclear facilities ...

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Ukraine Crisis: Europe’s Biggest Nuclear Power Plant Zaporizhzhia Seized By Russia

Sonia SolankiMarch 5, 20220

Russian troops have taken over Europe's biggest Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine on Friday night. The whole globe was earlier under the fear of the catastrophic result of the blast. But as per reports from UN and Ukrainian officials, no radiations released post the blast on the nuclear plant. Zaporizhzhia NPP Details The nuclear plant Zaporizhzhia is the largest in Europe and is located in the southeastern city of Enerhodar at the banks of Dnieper. The Nuclear plant was named after the city of Zaporizhzhia. This nuclear power plant is one of the main suppliers of electricity across Ukraine. It has the capacity to generate 40-42 billion KWh of electricity. This is almost 20% of the annual electricity production in the country.   It was built in 1984-1987 and o...

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“IPCC Report 2022 Causes Worry For Environment-Mark The Higlights….”

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

Even if greenhouse emissions are decreased, several disasters caused by temperature change are likely to happen within the next twenty years, in line with a report compiled by the Intergovernmental Panel on global climate change (IPCC). Overview: India is severely impacted if emissions aren't reduced, consistent with the second installment of the IPCC report. India will face effects because of food and water scarcity, heat reaching human survival limits, significant economic devastation, and rising sea levels if the emissions don't seem to be stopped. The IPCC report also notified that over 3.5 billion people, or 45 percent of the worldwide population, board climate-vulnerable areas. The report also stated that the power to adapt by humans and natural ecosystems was being te...

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World’s Biggest Crater: 100,000-Year-Old Yilan Crater In China Spans Nearly 2 Kilometers; Know Facts

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

Prior to 2020, only one impact crater, Xiuyan Crater, was discovered in Liaoning province, despite China’s large expanse. Then, in 2021, the Yilan crater was discovered in the heavily forested Lesser Xing’an mountain range. The local residents knew it as Quanshan or circular mountain ridge. Yilan crater is slightly larger than Xiuyan. It spans about 1.85 kilometres. Thus, it's the biggest crater on Earth which is under 100,000 years old. Geological dating sediments suggests that this crater was formed between 46,000 and 53,000 years ago. Meteor or Barringer Crater Meteor or Barringer crater in Arizona is additionally around 50,000 years old. However, its diameter is only 1.2 kilometres. To investigate the impact structure, the archaeological team drilled down 438 meters in...

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Indo-Belgian Relation: Both Nations Celebrate 75 Years Of Diplomatic Connection

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

Belgium was among the first European countries to line up a bilateral relationship with India. Both the countries are celebrating their 75 years of diplomatic relations. A special logo was displayed to commemorate the event which was released by the Belgian ambassador in India Francois Delhaye.   The logo has a peacock, India’s national bird. The National flags of both nations have also been symbolised on either side of the peacock.   The decision to determine diplomatic relations between India and Belgian was taken in January 1947, after the then senior leader V K Krishna Menon went to Brussels to speak with Belgian authorities. The Belgian government decided to determine diplomatic relations with India and open its embassy in Delhi in March 1947, five mon...

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New Development Bank To Set Up India Office In Gujarat Tech City

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

  The New Development Bank (NDB) will now open its office in the Gujarat International Finance Tech (GIFT) city in May 2022.  The India office will help in identifying suitable projects and check out to form a pipeline of potential financing for the bank. NDB is additionally expected to partner with the newly launched National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID), during a bid to support crucial infrastructure projects across India. The New Development Bank was founded by BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) in 2014. It aimed at mobilizing and utilising resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and emerging markets. The bank became operational in 2015. It is headquartered in Shanghai, China ...

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COVID-19: 92% Of Deaths In Pandemic Occurred In Non-Vaccinated People, Says ICMR

Sonia SolankiMarch 4, 20220

Covid-19 pandemic scars will never leave the memory of mankind. Death is one of the ugliest realities of the pandemic and it is inevitable to stand by. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) director-general Dr Balram Bhargava has said that 92% of the deaths that occurred in India in 2022 were non-vaccinated people. Only 10.2% of people who died in the pandemic belonged to the fully vaccinated group. The group which was fully vaccinated and died due to co-morbidities constitutes 91%. Whereas, those who were partially vaccinated form 21.8%. Around 83% of people had co-morbidities in the partially vaccinated group. Role Of Vaccination: ICMR Dr Bhargava said that the vaccination drive in India is a leading example for many to follow. According to him, the coverage of vaccinati...

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COVID-19: WHO Adds Molnupiravir Pill In Updated Guidelines For Treatment

Sonia SolankiMarch 4, 20220

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has updated the guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19 patients, as it allows the conditional use of Molnupiravir, an anti-viral pill. This is the first anti-viral oral pill that is included in the treatment of the disease. Along with this, WHO has recommended active monitoring as the drug is new and safety data needs more detailed inputs. Due to these shortcomings, WHO recommends using it in only non-severe and high-risk hospitalization cases only.  This will include non-vaccinated people, old age people with chronic diseases and immuno-deficiency disorders. Consuming Molnupiravir: Do And Dont's Molnupiravir is an oral anti-viral pill by the US pharmaceutical company, Merck. Some people also refer to this pill as 'Merck Pill'.  A patient need...

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Ukraine Invasion: European Nations Curb Airspace For Russia

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

Countries have started blockading their airspace for aircraft operated or registered by Russia in recent times, within the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The use of airspace has become a vital tool by countries to affirm they absorb geopolitical conflicts. Following the Balakot airstrikes, Pakistan closed its airspace to India. The European nations closed their airspace last year for flights from Belarus after it forced a plane to land to arrest a dissenting journalist.   Ukraine had earlier closed its airspace for Russia in 2015. 29 countries have issued Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) and disallowed the utilization of their airspace to Russian planes apart from Ukraine. Countries Closed Their Airspace For Russia? As far as the sources are concerned, countr...

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Ukraine-Russia War: Middle-East Food Crisis Rises; Yemen, Egypt To Suffer Most

Sonia SolankiMarch 3, 20220

War in any part of the globe doesn't affect the people of two countries only, it affects the whole of humanity as it encircles the issue of survival. Food is the core element and a necessity for survival.  Due to the Ukraine-Russia war, the people of the Middle East are facing major hikes in the prices of wheat. If reports are believed then it can lead to major hunger and food crises in countries like Yemen, Egypt and Lebanon. Ukraine-Russia: Key Suppliers Of Grains Both Ukraine and Russia account for 25% of the global wheat exports. Middle-Eastern countries are far more dependent on Ukraine and Russia. Egypt imports 90% of its wheat from Ukraine and Russia. It is the largest importer of wheat. Whereas, Yemen imports 27% of wheat grain from Ukraine and 8% from Russia. Already due ...

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“Ukraine Applies For EU Membership Under Special Circumstances”-Read On…

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, recently asked European Union (EU) to permit Ukraine to right away become a member, under a special procedure. Key Points Following the request, President of European Council Charles Michel noted that, the council will need to “seriously study Ukraine’s request for EU membership”. Ukraine has filed the membership application because it defends against Russian invasion. The European bloc has also decided to send USD 450 million in military aid to Ukraine, other than humanitarian support. Ceasefire Talks Officials from Russia and Ukraine met at the Belarusian border for ceasefire talks. While, Western countries are constantlycoming together to further weaken and isolate Russia economically and diplomatically as well. Military of Ukrain...

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“GOES-T Satellite Launched By NOAA”-Know Some Facts…

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

On March 1, the GOES-T satellite was commenced space on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Florida’s promontory Space Force Station. GOES-T is that the latest spacecraft within the USD 11.7 billion Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-R series launched by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The satellite is on its thanks to geosynchronous orbit, approximately 35,900 kilometres above Earth. After having reached geosynchronous orbit, it'll be renamed as GOES-18. Then, it'll start a lengthy commissioning period. It will be initially placed around 89.5 degrees west longitude, which is that the central us, where it'll commence post-launch testing for the subsequent few months. In May, it'll be placed approximately 137 deg...

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