World Bank Migration and Development Brief

News:The World Bank has released its report “Migration and Development Brief”. It focuses on COVID-19 Crisis Through a Migration Lens. Facts: The report is prepared by the Migration and Remittances Unit- the research and data arm of the World Bank.It is released twice a year. Aim:To provide an update on key developments in the area… Continue reading World Bank Migration and Development Brief

Trade and Development Report

News:The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released its updated Trade and Development Report. Facts: The Trade and Development Report (TDR) is issued every year since 1981. Aim: To analyse current economic trends and major policy issues of international concern and make suggestions for addressing these issues at various levels. Additional Facts: UNCTAD:… Continue reading Trade and Development Report

Routes of Transmission from Covid-19 Patients

News:World Health Organization(WHO) recognises three stages of COVID-19 transmission — symptomatic, presymptomatic and asymptomatic. Facts: Symptomatic transmission: It refers to transmission from a person while they are experiencing symptoms. Presymptomatic transmission: It happens when a person spreads the disease before symptoms appear and eventually develops symptoms themselves. Asymptomatic transmission: It refers to transmission of the… Continue reading Routes of Transmission from Covid-19 Patients

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