India-World Bank: Social Protection Response Programme

News:The World Bank has announced a $1 billion assistance under the proposed Accelerating India’s COVID-19 Social Protection Response Programme. Facts: Aim: To support India’s efforts at providing social assistance to the poor and vulnerable households severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Implementation: It will be implemented by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Funding:… Continue reading India-World Bank: Social Protection Response Programme

New Research: Why does age make it more difficult to fight Covid-19?

News:New research has identified the microRNAs play a key role in combating Covid-19. Facts: MicroRNA were first discovered by the scientists in the mid-1990s.They are tiny fragments of RNA genetic sequence produced within the cells. They are non-coding molecules meaning that they do not translate into protein. They are part of our line of attack… Continue reading New Research: Why does age make it more difficult to fight Covid-19?

Rare palm from Andamans gets second home

News:Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) has given Pinanga andamanensis its second home at Palode,Kerala. Facts: Pinanga andamanensis: It is one of the critically endangered endemic palm species from the South Andaman Islands. It’s name is derived from ‘Penang’, the modern-day Malaysian state and it resembles the Areca Palm. It was originally… Continue reading Rare palm from Andamans gets second home

Aarogya Setu: Who all can access your data, and when?

News:Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has issued a data-sharing and knowledge-sharing protocol for the Aarogya Setu app. Facts: Key Features of the Protocol: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is designated as the nodal agency for implementation of the Protocol. Data Collection: National Informatics Centre(NIC) will be responsible for collection, processing… Continue reading Aarogya Setu: Who all can access your data, and when?

Cyclone Amphan likely to impact Odisha and West Bengal

News: Cyclone Amphan is likely to be a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale which is expected to make landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh close to Sundarbans. Facts: Categorization of Cyclones: Category 1: Wind speed of 119-153 km/h- negligible house damage, some damage to trees and crops. Category 2: Destructive winds… Continue reading Cyclone Amphan likely to impact Odisha and West Bengal

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