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Pandemic Leaves 10,000 Children As Orphans, 1.35 Lakh To Lose Either Parent: NCPCR Report

Sonia SolankiJanuary 17, 20220

Over 10,000 children are left orphaned and around 1.36 lakh children have lost one parent during the pandemic, according to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). The commission presented the data in front of the Supreme Court. The report also said that a total of 488 children have been abandoned since the pandemic hit. PANDEMIC LEAVES 10000 ORPHANS, PM-CARES FUNDS TO HELP SUCH CHILDREN NCPCR Report's Findings : The apex child rights body collected the data between the duration of April 1, 2020, to January 11, 2022. According to the report, 10,094 children are left alone without any parent. Whereas 1,36,910 children have lost one parent due to COVID-19 during this pandemic. It further showed that 488 children between the age group of 0 - 13 years have be...

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India-China Bilateral Trade Relation Reaches New High Despite Lengthy Border Tension

Snehashish RoyJanuary 17, 20220

Despite plummeting geopolitical relations due to extensive military standoff between Indian and Chinese forces in eastern Ladakh, the two countries showed signs of reaching new highs in bilateral trade. According to the data released by China's General Administration of Customs (GAC), which was later quoted by the country's tabloid Global Times, bilateral trade between the countries reached a record high at $125.66 billion in 2021. It records an increase of up to 43.3% from last year's $87.6 billion, surpassing the $100 billion yearly mark. The report said China's exports to India last year were valued at $97.52 billion, whereas, India's exports to China were worth $28.14 billion. However, the trade deficit remained at $69 billion, favouring China. Factors For Increase In Bilate...

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Shutting Down Schools In Pandemic Is Not A Scientific Approach: World Bank’s Global Education Director

Sonia SolankiJanuary 17, 20220

We all have been a part of this debate that whether physical classes in schools should continue or not during the ongoing pandemic. The Global Education Director of the World Bank Jaime Saavedra said there is no evidence to prove that the reopening of schools causes a hike in corona cases. Saavedra and his team have been tracking and studying the impact of the pandemic on the education sector. He also said during this pandemic, the narrative which shows schools are not a safe place is a hoax. He said in the perspective of public policy to keep schools closed is not a scientific approach. "There is no relation between opening schools and spread of coronavirus. There is no evidence linking the two and there is no justification now to keep the schools closed. Even if there are new wa...

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Raj Thackeray Once Wanted To Marry Sonali Bendre, Despite Being Married

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 17, 20220

Do you know that once Raj Thackeray fell in love with actress and cancer survivor Sonali Bendre despite being married? And when Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray came to know about this, he categorically refused the marriage of both. Worried about the fate of the party, Raj Thackeray's uncle and Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray had said his marriage with Sonali Bendre would spoil the family and party's image. Raj Thackeray accepted the advice and withdrew himself from extending his love towards Bendre. He felt that after Bal Thackeray, he would hold the command of the party and therefore, he did not consider it appropriate to go against his decision and sacrificed his love for politics. However, later Shiv Sena was commanded by Uddhav Thackeray so, Raj Thackeray formed his own part...

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Sachin Pilot Put His Political Career At Stake For His Love; Among Few To Marry Against Religious Dictums

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 15, 20220

Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Sachin Pilot married Sara, the daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah's sister, in 2004. It was a love marriage and there were many obstacles that both Sachin and Sara had to face. But they both tied their knot regardless of everyone stopping them. Both Sachin Pilot and Sara belong to veteran political families. Sachin's father Late Rajesh Pilot was one of the biggest leaders of Congress. At the same time, Sara's father Farooq Abdullah and brother Omar Omar Abdullah are big faces in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir. Sachin and Sara had met while they both were studying in America. This is where they came close and their relationship started to build. However, both their families were staunchly aga...

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Gen Rawat’s Helicopter Crash By Bad Weather, No Conspiracy By External Factors: IAF Inquiry

Sonia SolankiJanuary 15, 20220

Gen Rawat's helicopter crash happened due to the error of the pilot in cloudy weather as per the findings by the investigating team. The investigating team finds that " the accident was a result of entry into clouds due to an unexpected change in weather conditions. This led to spatial disorientation of the pilot resulting in a Controlled Flight Into Terrain CFIT". The investigating team reaches this conclusion after the analysis of the Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder. Along with it, the team kept questioning the witnesses present near and on the spot of the accident. Helicopter's Crash IAF Inquiry Report : The International Air Transport Association (IATA), CFIT is denoted as accidents that occurs in-flight collisions with terrain, water, or another obstacle ...

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India Launched S4 Submarines Of Arihant Class, Are Nuclear Power Submarines The Future?

Pooja YadavJanuary 15, 20220

Recently India launched S4 submarines of Arihant class which is a nuclear power submarine. But according to the reports, the media is covering the news as secretly launched which is not true in the real sense. Let's discuss it. BRIEF ABOUT THE SUBMARINES During the war of 1971 when the USA dents its warships to him southern India to save Pakistan. USSR came to India's rescue and deployed its nuclear submarine to defend India. Since then there a need arose to have submarines to safeguard the areas of national waters. submarines are a very good tool. advantage of the nuclear submarine over diesel-electric submarines is they don't have to frequently come over the surface of the water for refueling and can stay in water for months. Also, it makes lesser noise compared to die...

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The Connection Of Food And Culture Is Much More Than We Think, Here Know How?

Pooja YadavJanuary 15, 20220

Have you wondered about the food or cuisine that you enjoy daily may speak a lot about our tradition and many untold stories? Many ceremonies are incomplete without certain foods like pakhla that is an Oriya dish that is offered to Lord Jagannath and it is said that even Lord Jagannatha's food is incomplete without pakhala bhat. There are so many food stories around us but we hardly pay attention to them. India is a land of diverse cultures but also diverse in food culture. Different parts of India have some dishes which are their identities like idli, dosa, Kerala mutton curry, tundey kabab of Lucknow, Hyderabadi biryani, dhokla of Gujrat, mache jhol of west Bengal,thupka and what not. There are more connections between food and our culture than we think. FOOD AND CHILDHOOD MEMORIE...

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IEDs Found In Delhi, Punjab Ahead Of Republic Day And Assembly Elections

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 14, 20220

There was a stir in Delhi's Ghazipur Phool Mandi on Friday morning after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found in an unattended bag. Delhi Police's bomb squad reached the spot after receiving a phone call at 10:30 am and evacuated the surrounding area. Following the discovery, the counterterrorism force National Security Guard (NSG) along with special cell officials were also called in. Delhi Police confirmed that a contingent of fire engines was also sent to the location. As much as 1.5 kg of explosives were found, which is estimated to be capable of making heady damage. "A case is being registered in the Delhi Police Special Cell under provisions of the Explosive Act," said an official. According to experts, the discovery of IEDs in a busy Ghazipur flow...

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“Didn’t Talk Since 1987,” Know Unknown Facts About PM Modi’s Wife

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 14, 20220

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the most talked-about personality in politics. Today he is being discussed not only in the country but also abroad. PM Modi has become even more popular among youth. Along with his success stories, people have been interested in news related to PM Modi's personal life and his family. His mother Heeraben is highly discussed in his family, however, during the Lok Sabha elections, people came to know about his alleged wife whose name is claimed to be Jashoda Ben. Before the election, there was no clear information about the Prime Minister's relationship. Let's try to find out the information related to his alleged wife, Jashoda Ben. At the age of 17, Jashoda Ben was married to Narendra Modi, who was 18 then. After three years of marriage...

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Bikaner Guwahati Express Derailed, 9 Dead And Over 50 injured, Rescue Operation In Full Swing

Sonia SolankiJanuary 13, 20220

Bikaner Guwahati Express derailed today in the evening near Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. The incident took place between the New Domohani and New Moynaguri railway stations in West Bengal around 5 pm. As per the latest reports 9 people have been declared dead and over 50 got injured. Out of these, 10 people are critical at present. In addition to this around 24 of the injured people are sent to Jalpaiguri district hospital and 16 to Moynaguri government hospital. However, the seriously injured patient will soon be shifted to the North Bengal Medical College in Siliguri. BIKANER GUWAHATI EXPRESS DERAILED, NDRF AND BSF AT WORK Bikaner Guwahati Express Derailment Details : As per reports, many passengers are still present inside the debris, stuck and trapped. As many as 12 Coaches ...

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Senior Aerospace Scientist S Somanath Becomes New ISRO Chairman

Sonia SolankiJanuary 13, 20220

Senior aerospace scientist S Somanath has been appointed as the new chairman and space secretary of the Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO). The centre on Wednesday appointed him as the secretary of the Space Department and the chairman of the Space Commission. The appointment is for a duration of three years. Usually, the post of the Chairman, Secretary and Space commission Chief is held by a person in ISRO. ROCKET SCIENTIST S. SOMANATH IS ISRO'S NEW CHAIRMAN The top agenda at this point for Somanath is the inclusion of space sector reforms involving hand-holding of the private sector and start-ups in order to assist them in emerging as the key parameters. He stated that the Indian space is a Rs 16,000 crore economy and should grow to a Rs 60,000 crore economy. He says t...

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