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Mauna Loa observatory
News:Scientists at Mauna Loa observatory are observing the impact of Covid-19 on the Carbon Dioxide(CO2) emissions. Facts: Mauna Loa Observatory(MLO) is located in Hawaii,USA. It is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Aim:To measure the elements in the atmosphere that contribute to climate change on Earth. Additional Facts: Keeling Curve:It is a… Continue reading Mauna Loa observatory
International Space Station(ISS)
News:The U.S.-Russian space crew has reached the International Space Station(ISS) after a launch was carried out by Russian Soyuz rocket from Kazakhstan. Facts: The International Space Station(ISS) is a space station located in the low Earth orbit. Participating agencies:It is a joint project between five space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA… Continue reading International Space Station(ISS)
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7 PM Editorial |Addressing domestic violence: A forgotten agenda while locking India down| 11th April 2020
The rise in the domestic violence amidst pandemic
Coronavirus: What is ‘R0’, or reproduction number?
News:Researchers are calculating mathematical figure ‘R0’ to understand the nature of transmission of Coronavirus, Facts: Basic reproduction number(R0):It measures the rate at which a virus is transmitted based on the average number of people who will contract the virus from a person who has already been infected.R0= new infections/existing infections Example:If the number of people… Continue reading Coronavirus: What is ‘R0’, or reproduction number?
