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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)

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?

Green Bonds

News:State Bank of India(SBI) has raised $100 million in green bonds through private placement. Facts: Green Bonds:They are fixed-income financial instruments issued for funding of specific projects which have positive environmental and climate benefits. Categories: SEBI has allocated eight categories as green projects: a) renewable energy b) clean transportation c) sustainable water management d) climate… Continue reading Green Bonds

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