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Omicron Alert: Omicron Crisis May Deepen In England, 75 Thousand Deaths May Occur By April

Gunjan ChaudharyDecember 13, 20210

According to a modeling study, the Omicron crisis may deepen as this version of the coronavirus could cause between 25,000 and 75 thousand COVID-19 related deaths in England by April next year if better control measures are not put in place. The study suggests that Omicron crisis has the potential to cause a large wave of infections in England, with more cases than in January 2021 and a significant increase in hospitalizations. It said that by April 2022, 74,800 deaths could occur if additional control measures were not adopted. (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) LSHTM uses new data Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in the UK used new experimental data on Omicron's antibody-evoked characteristics to determine the best-case sc...

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NASA Launches IXPE Mission To Explore Universe’s Most Dramatic Objects

Sonia SolankiDecember 11, 20210

NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) mission launches on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A joint venture with the Italian Space Agency , the IXPE is the NASA's first mission dedicated to measuring the polarization of X-rays for the most extreme and mysterious objects in the universe. These objects includes Supernova remnants, Supermassive Black holes and other high energy objects. The Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, Thomas Zurbuchen said that IXPE represents another extraordinary first. He said that together with our partner Italy we have added a new space observatory. That will shape our understanding of the universe for years to come. IXPE is going to show us the violent universe around us. Things like expl...

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Geneva GHO Announced That 274 Million People Will Need Emergency Aid And Protection

Sonia SolankiDecember 8, 20210

On 2nd December, in Geneva GHO [Global Humanitarian Overview] announced that 274 million people will need emergency aid and protection. According to GHO this is 17% more than the last year. GHO stated that in 2021 we reached 107 million people out of 157 million , which is 70% of the target. This year GHO is targeting 183 million people with aid. GHO requires funding of approximately US$41 billion to fulfill this target. GHO is the world's most comprehensive, authoritative and evidence based assessment of humanitarian needs. UN Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths told that the climate crisis is affecting the vulnerable people first and worst. The effects of climate change are devastating and maybe irreversible too. GHO Chief also said that we are appealing globally so that we can get...

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‘AK-203 Rifle’ Deal Signed Between India And Russia, Signed By Defense Ministers Of Both Countries

Gunjan ChaudharyDecember 8, 20210

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India today i.e. on December 6. Prior to Putin's arrival, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu have also reached India. Both the ministers met their counterparts Dr. S. Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh. After this meeting, the round of meetings has now started. Assault Rifle AK-203 deal signed between India and Russia Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held a meeting in New Delhi today. During this, both the leaders signed the agreements between India and Russia. Under this agreement was signed like contract for procurement of 6,01,427 7.63x39mm assault rifle AK-203 through Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited, Program for Military-Technical Cooperation from 2021-2031. ...

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A Degree of Difference: Climate Change

adminDecember 3, 20210

"What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.” — MAHATMA GANDHI According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021 released by the environmental think tank and sustainable development, India was ranked the seventh worst-hit country. The 26th United Nations Conference of Parties (COP26) In the 26th Annual Summit in Glasgow , several countries made new promises to cut their emissions so that threat to climate change could be addressed. The conference is held annually but this year is critical because scientists say nations must make an immediate and sharp steps if they hope to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. The goal to keep cutting emissions until they reach net zero by mid-centu...

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Pegasus: The Political Disrupter

Sonia SolankiNovember 26, 20210

Just a few months back millions of people heard the name Pegasus and most of them were not even aware of what it is and what it can do and how?? Soon all were googling the word and it was a surprise for most of us that it’s a spyware developed by Israeli cyberarms firm NSO group which can sneak and steal information from any device running on iOS and Android. It cashes on the weakness in the system. Once it enters your device it can reach to your photo apps, clicking links, messages, emails, Facebook, whatsapp, Skype, call logs, browsing preferences and many other applications. In short it can take away any kind of information from your device without your knowledge. It can also self abolish itself on command or if it is unable to connect with its control server. It was discovered in Augu...

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Space Debris: New Junkyard In Progress

Sonia SolankiNovember 26, 20210

The fascination of exploring space and universe is one of the magnificent achievements of mankind that has helped us in reaching new goals in our science and technology. Exploration of space has always been a unique and mystical experience for mankind and the results we got are extraordinary too. We have come quite ahead in terms of our technology development over the last few decades and that’s why this period is known and will be known as the period of technology in our evolution for the coming generations. But as Newton said every action has an equal and opposite reaction, is also very much applicable to us in this aspect too. When we talk about the work we have done in the department of space technology, from exploring the Moon to Mars, from sending objects to sending humans in spa...

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More Than 45 Million People In 43 Countries Of The World Are On The Verge Of Starvation And Famine – WFP

Nitesh PratapNovember 17, 20210

About four and a half crore people of the world are on the verge of famine. Giving information about this, the World Food Program (WFP) has warned that such a situation exists in 43 countries. According to WFP, the condition of crores of people in the world is so bad that they are not getting food for two times to fill their stomach. The situation is continuously getting worse and worse. In a press release, the organization has said that in the year 2019, this number was 27 million, which has increased to 40 million at the beginning of the current year. According to the organization, the most rapid increase in the number of people suffering from hunger has come in Burundi, Kenya, Angola, Somalia, Haiti, Ethiopia and Afghanistan. The organization's executive director David Beazley h...

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Afghans Suffer As Food Crisis Deepens Under Taliban: Report

Divya SinghNovember 9, 20210

As per the reports from International Forum for Rights and Security (IFFRAS), a Canada-based think tank, Afghanistan is facing food crisis. The reports said that 95% of Afghans do not have enough food. Ever since the Taliban rule, the condition of Afghanistan has been worsening, as they do not have enough funds to procure food and provide other essentials. 95% of Afghans do not have enough food- IFFRAS reports "There are reports that 95 percent of Afghans do not have enough food to eat while half of the population is expected to face acute levels of hunger as winter sets in early November," IFFRAS said. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has released a report stating that the lives and livelihoods of people have been severely affected due to a number of reasons including drought, Co...

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Cryptocurrency May Be Recognized In The General Budget To Be Presented In February!

Gunjan ChaudharyNovember 2, 20210

There is news of relief for those who want to invest in cryptocurrency or have invested in this currency. According to sources, the Indian government is not planning to ban cryptocurrencies anymore. According to a Business Today report, even bringing this currency under the legal framework is likely to be discussed in the upcoming budget in the month of February itself. The Indian government is preparing to regulate cryptocurrencies in the budget to be presented in February. The report quoted Finance Ministry officials as saying that legislation covering cryptocurrencies could be discussed in the upcoming budget to make the cryptocurrency a legal tender now. Finance Ministry discussing the law The report says that the finance ministry officials are discussing laws to regulat...

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Summit On Global Supply Chain Resilience, Attended By Narendra Modi

Aayushi KumariNovember 1, 20210

As a participant country in a summit on Global Supply Chain Resilience, that took place in the United States, India was positioning a strong point. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi presented India as a “trusted source in the IT and pharmaceutical supply chains.”  Since day one of being elected, U.S President Biden has made resilient supply chains a top priority. With 14 other leaders from different countries, the summit was an information-give and-take. Joining the President at the Summit are Leaders and representatives from Australia, Canada, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the European Union, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Italy, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the United Kingdom. "PM @narendramodi landed in Glasgow to take part in the @COP...

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Elon Musk: Tesla Chief Becomes First Person In The World To Earn $300 Billion

Gunjan ChaudharyNovember 1, 20210

The wealth of Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla company, one of the world's richest people, is increasing day by day. Now he has become the only person in the world, whose position no one has reached till date. Last Thursday, Musk's net worth jumped by $ 9.79 billion, or Rs 73,210 crore. After this, Musk's net worth reached $ 302 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires' Index. Musk has become the only person in the world to reach this place. With this, Tesla's market cap has also crossed one lakh dollars. Musk's wealth is $100 billion more than the second richest personAccording to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the second richest person in the world is Jeff Bezos of Amazon Company. His net worth has reached $ 199 billion, but the special thing is that despite this, Elon Musk's ...

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