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Chakma and Hajong Communities

News:The Rights and Risks Analysis Group has sought Indian Prime Minister’s intervention in ensuring food for the Chakma and Hajong communities in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: Chakmas are predominantly Buddhists while Hajongs are Hindus.They were originally the residents of the Chittagong Hill Tracts of East Pakistan(Bangladesh). However, they had to flee to India when their land… Continue reading Chakma and Hajong Communities

Experts Developing Protocol to Test Sewage for Covid-19 Traces

News:A team of experts from the COVID Action Collab (CAC) is exploring ways to treat sewage water to detect traces of coronavirus. Facts: Metabolic waste of COVID-19 patients contain traces of coronavirus. It can be detected through special laboratory tests. Significance: It will help in early detection and subsequently prevent further spread of the virus.… Continue reading Experts Developing Protocol to Test Sewage for Covid-19 Traces

Hubble Marks 30 Years in Space and releases picture of Cosmic Reef

News: Hubble Space Telescope captured picture of NGC 2014 and NGC 2020. The picture has been dubbed as Cosmic Reef Facts: Giant red nebula (called NGC 2014) and a smaller blue nebula (called NGC 2020) are part of a star-forming complex located in the Large Magellanic Cloud.  The structure is often called the Cosmic Reef… Continue reading Hubble Marks 30 Years in Space and releases picture of Cosmic Reef

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