# Naagrik News > Naagrik News ## Posts - ["Jeevan" the low-cost ventilator prototype developed by Indian Railways](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/jeevan-the-low-cost-ventilator-prototype-developed-by-indian-railways/): Indian Railways has already amazed us by converting the train coaches into isolation wards. Till now, almost 20,000 train coaches got converted into Isolation wards. The most noteworthy fact is that it contain 3,20,000 beds for COVID-19 patients. This time the Indian Railways came up with another innovative idea of the low-cost ventilator. The reason […] - [PM Modi urges to 130 crore Indians to Lit the Light of Hope](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/pm-modi-urges-to-130-crore-indians-to-lit-the-light-of-hope/): On 3rd April at 9 AM, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the third time amid a 21-days nationwide lockdown with a video message. In the video, PM Modi gives the message to the 130 crore Indians to show up in the balconies and gates once again on 5th April at 9 PM […] - [Experience Wildlife Safari at your home with a new Google 3D Animals feature](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/experience-wildlife-safari-at-your-home-with-a-new-google-3d-animals-feature/): The new Google 3D Animals feature will let you experience the Zoo into your home. Amid of coronavirus, Google came up with its 3D animal feature through which you can watch wild animals up close. In this lockdown boredom, the children and the parents are loving this feature. The children can learn about their favorite […] - ["Aarogya Setu" Coronavirus Tracking App Launched by the Indian Government.](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/aarogya-setu-coronavirus-tracking-app-launched-by-the-indian-government/): The Indian government has launched “Aarogya Setu” a mobile application dedicated to coronavirus tracking. The app has been developed in a public-private partnership to fight against COVID-19. Through this app, the people will be able to assess the coronavirus infection around them. The app will calculate the level of COVID-19 risk around an individual based […] - [Mother Nature On REBOOT Mode](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/mother-nature-on-rebooting-mode/): Coronavirus pandemic is taking the lives of hundreds all over the world. The total number of global cases has passed 1 million because of which a majority of the population globally has been advised to remain indoors and practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown has taken a toll on the […] - [Alami Markaz headquarters of Tablighi Jamaat has emerged as the latest COVID-19 hotspot in the country.](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/alami-markaz-headquarters-of-tablighi-jamaat-has-emerged-as-the-latest-covid-19-hotspot-in-the-country/): The major area Tablighi Jamaat’s Markaz in Nizamuddin has been sealed as 24 people tested positive for COVID-19. Alami Markaz turns up as a super spreader of the COVID-19 in the country. On Wednesday, an aggregate of 2,361 people has been evacuated after a 36 hours large scale evacuation exercise from Alami Markaz headquarters of […] - [Isolation Wards On Wheels, Train Coaches To Be Converted Into Isolation Wards : Indian Railways](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/isolation-wards-on-wheels-train-coaches-to-be-converted-into-isolation-wards-indian-railways/): Amid this chaos and rush, the Indian Railways came up with a very innovative idea of converting the train coaches to an isolation ward. On March 28th, railway minister Piyush Goyal and the Indian Railways displayed prototypes of an isolation coach for COVID-19. - [India Fights Corona](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/india-fights-corona/): India, the world’s second-most populated nation in the world is observing a rapid increase in coronavirus cases. The COVID-19 cases crossed 1000 in India on Sunday with the death toll surges to 27 while 96 patients have been cured. The government of India is taking all the necessary steps to ensure that we are completely […] - [Prince Charles found positive for Covid-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/prince-charles-found-positive-for-covid-19/): The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus (covid-19) and is working from home with mild symptoms. A Clarence House spokesman said he was “displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual”. Prince Charles, 71, and the Duchess of Cornwall, […] - [Leopard enters in a school, rescued safely](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/leopard-enters-in-a-school-rescued-safely/): Coronavirus has started gripping India into it’s fist but people who are working for essential services shows bravery by working in this dangerous situation. Recently forest guards of Dehradun forest division has shown a great courage by rescuing a leopard from a school. According to sources a leopard has entered the campus of DSB school […] - [Renewable energy improve lives in 34 villages of Jharkhand](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/renewable-energy-improve-lives-in-34-villages-of-jharkhand/): Renewable energy such as biogas and solar energy have changed the lives of villagers in Jharkhand. With solar panels and biogas plants set up as part of UNDP’s Renewable Energy for Rural Livelihoods project, villages not only have access to much-needed electricity, but also to more employment opportunities and clean energy for cooking purposes. Pano […] - [A waste picker's journey to become an environmentalist](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/a-waste-pickers-journey-to-become-an-environmentalist/): Sushila Sable was only 10 years old when she and her mother left their village in search of a better life and found home on the streets of Mumbai, India’s financial capital. But soon, the city with one of the highest cost of living in the world, pushed them into poverty and they had to […] - [North East youth coming forward for development](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/north-east-youth-coming-forward-for-development/): More than 50% of India’s population is below the age of 25 and more than 65% below the age of 35. As such, it is clear that development of a community or region is not possible without participation, development and empowerment of youth. Now the North-East youth have come forward and join hands with UNDP […] - [Low carbon lifestyle can make a city sustainable](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/low-carbon-lifestyle-can-make-a-city-sustainable/): Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are mainly driven by population size, economic activity, lifestyle, energy use, landuse patterns, technology and climate policy (IPCC). As countries across the world take action towards a new international climate agreement,India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) includes reduction in the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35% by 2030 […] - [Air pollution can affect your kidneys too: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/air-pollution-can-effect-your-kidneys-too-study/): Air pollution is always a matter of concern. It is widely known that a polluted air can cause adverse effects on lungs. Now a recent study suggests that higher level of air pollution may also lead to having an increased risk of developing kidney disease. This study, which will appear in the upcoming issue of […] - [Right investment is crucial for economic growth](https://www.naagriknews.com/videos/right-investment-is-crucial-for-economic-growth/): Investments in transport, irrigation, energy and information and communications technology have been crucial to driving economic growth and empowering communities in many countries. The job multiplication effect of industrialisation has a positive impact on society, as 1.1 jobs in manufacturing creates 2.2 jobs in other sectors. The manufacturing sector is an important employer, accounting for […] - [US agencies apprehensive about how India will cope up with Covid-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/us-agencies-apprehensive-about-how-india-will-cope-up-with-covid-19/): Coronavirus has turning into an international threat. This is why US intelligence agencies are monitoring its global spread. They are also having a watch on the ability of governments to respond. Sources from the agencies who are familiar with the matter said on Thursday that there are concerns about how India would cope with a […] - [Hydrogen trains will change the future of transportation](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/hydrogen-trains-will-change-the-future-of-transportation/): If we look at the past of a train, from a coal engine to an electric engine, they have come across a long journey. Now it’s time again to move forward and change the future. Engineers from the University of Birmingham and British rail company Porterbrook, made a train which runs on hydrogen. The train’s […] - [Techies will come forward to help fighting climate change](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/techies-will-come-forward-to-help-fighting-climate-change/): Call for Code Founding Partner IBM and Creator David Clark Cause, in partnership with United Nations Human Rights and the Linux Foundation announced this year’s Call for Code Global Challenge on Thursday 27th February, inviting the world’s software developers and innovators to help fight climate change with open source-powered technology. On its 75th anniversary, the […] - [First Possible Community Transmission of Coronavirus found in US](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/first-possible-community-transmission-of-coronavirus-found-in-us/): A person in California who was not exposed to anyone known to be infected with the coronavirus, and had not traveled to countries in which the virus is circulating, has tested positive for the infection. It may be the first case of community spread in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […] - [Climate change add up to new emergencies: Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/climate-change-add-up-to-new-emergencies-report/): The consequences of climate change add up to new kind of emergencies. These are called “planetary emergency”. This has mentioned in the 2020 Global Risks Report, produced by the World Economic Forum in partnership with Marsh & McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group. Implications are catastrophic, wide-ranging and intersecting. Worse still, the complexity of the climate […] - [Clean energy is important to save environment](https://www.naagriknews.com/videos/clean-energy-is-important-to-save-environment/): Clean energy is not essential for the development of any country, but also to reduce the environmental hazards. Electricity production is the number one source of greenhouse gases, more than all of our driving and flying combined, and clean energy also reduces harmful smog, toxic buildups in our air and water, and the impacts caused by […] - [Coronavirus affecting the US Stock market](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/coronavirus-affecting-the-us-stock-market/): Investors in United states have mostly shrugged off the impact of the coronavirus ravaging China. That changed on Monday, when news of the outbreak’s spread drove them to sell stocks – at a furious pace. The stock market was affected very unpredictably. The S&P 500 index, which had reached a record high as recently as […] - [Coral reefs could completely vanish by 2100: Scientists](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/coral-reefs-could-completely-vanish-by-2100-scientists/): Coral reefs are one of the beautiful creations of nature. If you haven’t seen them in real, you must have admired it’s beauty while watching the colourful pictures and videos. This underwater ecosystem which formed of colonies of coral polyps held together by calcium carbonate. Sadly the latest research presented in a scientists meet in […] - [Single law is required globaly on environment issues](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/single-law-is-required-globaly-on-environment-issues/): Climate change and environment has become one of the greatest issues of the world. The fires in Amazon forests to the Coronavirus, which is taking thousands of life, are the alarms to make us alert and do the needful to amend what we have unhinged in past few years. The destruction we caused in the […] - [Quality food is essential to keep children healthy- CM Nath](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/quality-food-is-essential-to-keep-children-healthy/): The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath while performing bhumi pujan of the first centralised kitchen’ Akshay Paatra Mega Kitchen’ of the state in Bhartadev Chandangaon of Chhindwara district, said that pure and quality food is the first essential need to keep children healthy. He further said that pure and quality food is being […] - [SPHS: A sustainable solution for storing renewable energy](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/a-sustainable-solution-for-storing-renewable-energy/): Researchers of International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)  have done a new study on affordable storage of renewable energy. It shows that seasonal pumped hydropower storage (SPHS) could be an economical and sustainable solution for storing renewable energy and water on an annual scale. Although the SPHS technology was established previously, it has not […] - [Gadkari witnesses high efficiency vehicles in Gothenburg](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/gadkari-witnesses-high-efficiency-logistic-vehicles-in-gothenburg/): Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari visited the Swedish Logistics Automotive manufacturer ‘Volvo’ in Gothenburg, Sweden on February 19th. The Minister saw high-efficiency logistics vehicles (road-trains), LNG trucks, electric trucks, etc. Volvo is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of vehicles like heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, buses and heavy-duty diesel […] - [A service which reduced 2.56 Lac tonnes of Carbon](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/a-service-which-reduced-2-56-lac-tonnes-of-carbon/): Conservation is the best way to save energy and environment. With this idea an urban mobility solution, Routematic has been launched which helps to daily office commute, helping companies with round the clock employee shifts, augment their transport service experiences. Routematic witnessed solid progress towards sustainability targets in the year 2019, emphasising the importance of collaboration with […] - [CRY advocates for more focus on online safety](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/cry-advocates-for-more-focus-on-online-safety/): One in every three adolescents who were exposed to internet has gone through negative experiences of some kind or the other, a recent study conducted by CRY (Child Rights & You) has revealed. Findings of the study further suggest that a staggering 75% among the adolescent users have no clear knowledge of the minimum age […] - [Adolescents talked about mental health](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/adolescents-talked-about-mental-health/): LSR Model United Nations is one of the pioneers in providing a quality debating platform and contributing towards constructive discussions on matters of concern in India and the world. It organised a two day event at Lady Shri Ram College. The agenda for the committee is ‘Identities with special emphasis on mental health’. Around 25 […] - [30 species spotted at Campus Bird Count Programme](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/30-species-spotted-at-rmnh/): Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal (A Regional Centre of National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi) and Bhopal Birds NGO jointly organized ‘Campus Bird Count Programme’ on 14th February, 2020. The motive of this programme was to keep a track of the species which are not so regular in the campus. Approx 30 species […] - [91% kids getting primary education in developing countries](https://www.naagriknews.com/videos/91-kids-getting-primary-education-in-developing-countries/): One of the strongest goals of SDG 2030 is Quality Education. It librates the intellect, unlocks the imagination and is fundamental of self-respect. Since 2000, an enormous progress is seen to achieve universal primary education. The total enrolment rate in developing regions reached 91% in the year 2015. Also there has been a dramatic increase […] - [Govt starts pilot project to make Kerala 'Hunger free'](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/govt-takes-step-towards-hunger-free-kerala/): Kerala is amongst those states, which takes the Sustainable Development Goals very seriously. To eradicate hunger from the state, finance minister Thomas Isaac made an announcement while presenting the annual state budget on 7th February. According to this statement the government will establish 1000 hotels to provide meals at Rs. 25. These hotels will be […] - [UN feels we are lagging behind to achieve Good Health](https://www.naagriknews.com/videos/we-are-lagging-behind-to-achieve-good-health-goal/): Good health and well being is one of the important goals of SDG 2030. If we see in a broader perspective a lot of work has already been done to achieve this goal. In fact UNDP states that there are lot of progress has been seen is decreasing deaths of infants and maternal mortality rates […] - [2020 will be dominated by technological jobs](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/2020-will-be-dominated-by-the-tech-professionals/): The market is transforming at a breakneck pace. Amidst rapid technological adoption across organizations, several conventional job roles are becoming redundant and are being displaced by newer profiles with evolved skills requirements. The solution for job seekers and professionals in this environment is the continuous acquisition of industry-relevant skills. With a firm finger on the […] - [Randeep Hooda will be the face to save migratory species](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/randeep-hooda-will-be-the-face-to-save-migratory-species/): Randeep Hooda is not only a great actor but he is often seen sharing ideas on how to conserve our wildlife. He has taken to Twitter often to talk about issues that are close to his heart, be it congratulating the Maharashtra CM on his stand on human dam or to question the accountability of […] - [Hunger is still the biggest problem for the world](https://www.naagriknews.com/videos/hunger-is-still-the-biggest-problem-for-the-world/): The world population is increasing very fast and food supplies are not enough to fulfil the demand. This is the reason why hunger problem is one of the biggest problems in developing  countries. To keep this thing in mind, the second goal among the 17 goals of SDG is chosen as ‘No Hunger.’ According to […] - [It would take long to say 'No Poverty' to world](https://www.naagriknews.com/videos/it-would-take-long-to-say-no-poverty-to-world/): The first among the 17 goals for the Sustainable Development is ‘No Poverty’. According to United Nations Development Programme eradicating poverty in all its forms remains one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. If we see in broad perspective, the number of people living in extreme poverty dropped by more than half between 1990 and […] - [Start ups are ready to boom with Budget 20-21](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/start-ups/): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has definitely proposed some big plans for the development of whole nation, especially for the start ups and small scale business sector. From infrastructure to transport, every sector of development has got something in this budget. She has also said that estimated nominal GDP growth rate for this year would be […] - [Education sector gets attention in Budget 20-21](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/education-sector-gets-attention-in-budget-20-21/): Education sector is one of those sectors which has a big focus on Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also paid a serious attention to that while preparing this years budget. She has allocated Rs. 99,300 crore for education sector and Rs 3000 crore for skill development. With this ample amount, it can […] - [Budget 2020: Health sector gets handful of benefits](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/budget-2020-health-sector-has-plenty-in-plate/): It’s that time of the year, when every common man gets a high hope to get some good news from the Government. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman presented Budget 2020 on Saturday, 1st February. Health sector gets Rs. 69000 of allocation. She also declared that India would be TB free by 2025. Focus on PMABY The […] - [Coronavirus reaches to India after 106 deaths in China](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/coronavirus-reaches-to-india/): The death toll has jumped to at least 106 and more than 4,000 people were now affected by the coronavirus. It comes as cases continue to be discovered in countries around the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, France and India. The World Health Organization met earlier and decided it was too early to declare […] - [These apps are helping teachers reducing workload](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/these-apps-are-helping-teachers-reducing-workload/): As we move into 2020, the issue of overworked teachers continues to loom large, and answers are proving to be elusive as ever. What may come as a surprise is that teachers have always worked hard; in fact, the median working week has not changed significantly over the last twenty years. With the introduction of […] - [eMaester: first EdTech startup with all women workforce](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/emaester-has-all-women-workforce/): In the world where we talk about gender equality, some of the companies have started working towards it. Without showing any biased attitude, these companies are having all women teams. encouraging women workforce is a step towards the development of the country. eMaester, a EdTech start-up has become India’s first certification program to have an […] - [New Coronavirus is becoming a threat for East Asia!](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/new-coronavirus-is-becoming-a-threat-for-east-asia/): While most of the world is still in a celebration mode to enter in a new decade, the health sector started facing a challenge of a new virus which took a life in Thailand recently. Coronavirus, which is a respiratory virus emerges in China in the beginning of the year, but it has reached to […] - [India has health schemes for everyone](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-has-health-schemes-for-everyone/): To align with the sustainable development goal number 3, which is Good Health and Well-Being, The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced some good health schemes. These schemes cater to all sections and aim to make healthcare affordable for all. Some of the healthcare schemes are designed for women and children are very […] - [Now lipstick gun will save you from goons](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/now-lipstick-gun-will-save-you-from-goons/): National youth day is round the corner and we have so many talented youths around. Recently an aspiring scientist from Varanasi has invented a ‘lipstick gun’ that will not only trigger off an explosion like sound, but also it will send a distress signal to police emergency number. It would be a perfect security gadget […] - [India's forests are flourishing once again!](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/indias-forests-are-flourishing-once-again/): A recent report released by Government of India, shows that country’s forest area has been increased by 5,188 sq.km.  In India State of Forests Report (ISFR), The Union environment minister Prakash Javadekar indirectly patted his own back by saying that this achievement is unmatched globally. He also claimed that this makes India a leader in […] - [Women health workers needs support to grow career wise](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/women-health-workers-needs-support-to-grow-career-wise/): In countries like India, we can easily see the gender disparity everywhere, especially in the job sector. Women health workers who are also known as ASHA (accredited social health activists) are facing a big time problem in their career but no one is thinking to bolster them. While we need to do more research into […] - [India: a game-changer for international energy governance](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/india-is-a-game-changer-for-international-energy-governance/): One can assume the growth rate of any country, by observing its energy sector. And India has seen tremendous transformation over the years as far as energy is concerned. Around 20-25 years ago the rural India had no idea about life with electricity. But now data shows that 99.9% of households have electricity, thanks to […] - [North India is more aware in Women Health](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/north-indian-is-more-aware-in-women-health/): It has always seen that men shows more interest in women issues and their health. Be it out of curiosity or concern, that is another thing. According to the latest findings by a healthtech firm, released on Thursday, Men in North India appear to be more concerned and aware of women’s health and wellness matters. […] - [Women health in India is a matter of concern](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/women-health-in-india-is-a-matter-of-concern/):   Health has always been a major issue in India. And like many other issues, we can see the disparity between men and women as far taking care of personal health is concerned. It is very common in Indian houses where women provide good food and takes care of every need of men of the […] - [2nd edition of SDG India Index to launch by NITI Aayog](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/sdg-india-index/): According to the latest report, NITI Aayog will launch the second edition of the sustainable Development Goals, SDG India Index on 30th December in New Delhi. The SDG India Index documents the progress made by India’s States and Union Territories towards implementing the 2030 SDG targets. The SDG India Index and Dashboard 2019-20 have been developed […] - [SDG Choupal; An initiative to create New India](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/sdg-choupal-for-better-implementation-of-sustainable-development-goals/): With an idea of ‘leaving no one behind’ in September 2015, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The new Agenda emphasizes a holistic approach to achieving sustainable development for all. Although, the word “disability” is not cited directly in all goals, the goals are […] - [Without money developing countries face more loss](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/climate-change-is-causing-financial-damage-to-developing-countries/): Developing countries like India are facing serious losses due to climate change. The change is not only impacting the cultivation, but also forests, water, mountains and now air too. Though the citizens have started adapting the impacts and trying to find out a way to live with it, but some severe impacts like storm or […] - [India has to eliminate structural factors to achieve SDGs by 2030](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-has-to-eliminate-structural-factors-to-achieve-sdgs-by-2030/): Developing Inequality within and among countries is a persistent cause for concern, despite progress in some areas. Income inequality continues to rise in many parts of the world, even as the poorest 40 per cent of the population in most countries experience income growth. Greater focus is needed to reduce income and other inequalities, including […] - [‘Bhopal Model’: Reusing plastic in to construction of roads](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/ngo-helping-constructive-reuse-of-plastic/): Plastics constitute a growing threat to our environment – and in turn, human well-being – affecting the world’s freshwater systems and marine resources in particular, as well as terrestrial biodiversity and public health. In India, where plastic use is rising, most cities and towns do not have an integrated solid waste management system. This means […] - [The ‘Kerala Model’ ramped-up to battle the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/the-kerala-model-ramped-up-to-battle-the-covid-19-pandemic/): Kerala, has an estimated population of 35 million people and ranks highest in the Human Development Index of all Indian States, based on several “quality-of-life” practices adopted by the State Government. These parameters include public health, primary health care, education, poverty-reduction, sanitation, decentralized governance etc. With the ongoing struggle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic across […] - [India Aims To Restore Normalcy With Lockdown 4.0.](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-aims-to-restore-normalcy-with-lockdown-4-0/): On May 17, the Ministry of Home Affairs decided to extend the nationwide lockdown till May 31. PM Modi in his earlier address had signalled that lockdown 4.0 would be of a different colour from its predecessors. As per reports, state governments are in favour of some major relaxations to scale up economic activities in […] - [Highlights of the second tranche of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/highlights-of-the-second-tranche-of-aatmanirbhar-bharat-package/): After the first tranche of COVID-19 economic package focusing on MSME sector with much needed economic boosters, in the 2nd tranche Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focused more on the marginalized sections of the society namely the migrant labourers, farmers, urban poor and lower-middle-income group. Here are the highlights of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package announced on […] - [Government Announces Stimulus Package To Tide Over COVID-19 Crisis](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/government-announces-stimulus-package-to-tide-over-covid-19-crisis/): On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the fifth time amid coronavirus and announced a special stimulus package. He gave an encouraging call for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ as the country battles the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The package includes the earlier announcements by the government amid crisis and decisions taken by […] - [Michael Moore Documentary ‘Planet Of The Humans’ Reveals The Dark Truths About Green Energy](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/michael-moore-documentary-planet-of-the-humans-reveals-the-dark-truths-about-green-energy/): Oscar winner documentary filmmaker Michael Moore who is best known for addressing environmental and political issues in the United States has again bobbed up with his new workpiece. On the eve of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Michael Moore documentary ‘Planet of the Humans’ kicked off on Michael’s YouTube channel via his Rumble Media […] - [PPE – The New Normal For Pharma Sales Force](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/ppe-the-new-normal-for-pharma-sales-force/): Pharma companies are all set to adopt the ‘new normal’ environment. They are training and aligning their sales forces for an exemplar shift. Soon, a medical representative (MR) wearing full protective gear would knock on a clinic’s door, trying to explain the efficacies of his drug brand. British multinational firm GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (GSK) is one […] - [Bhutan Is All Set To Achieve Food Self-sufficiency Amid Corona Pandemic](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/bhutan-is-all-set-to-achieve-food-self-sufficiency-amid-corona-pandemic/): Necessity is the mother of invention. Extraordinary people seek opportunity in every crisis. In this life-threatening COVID-19 pandemic, Bhutan is now heading towards food self-sufficiency. Amid lockdown, Bhutan had initially banned import of food products. The ban was soon lifted as officials comprehended that it was infeasible. The borders between India and Bhutan got sealed […] - [Today’s Challenges To Yield Tomorrow’s Reality – Bolstering The Farming Sector During The COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/todays-challenges-to-yield-tomorrows-reality-bolstering-the-farming-sector-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/): The nationwide lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a mass migration leaving millions jobless, local supply food chains disrupted, safety and food security compromised, surplus food perished or destroyed, loss of rural income and harvesting season now at risk. Hundreds-of-thousands of migrant laborers having lost their jobs are now fleeing cities. While […] - [The Biggest Threat To Mankind - Fake News](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-biggest-threat-to-mankind-fake-news/): Fake news has become one of the most hypercritical issues these days. These days, social media has become a tool to spread false information by miscreants. As per a recent research conducted on misinformation in India by scholars from the University of Michigan, social media has registered a sharp increase in false stories. The rise […] - [What is monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19?](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/what-is-monoclonal-antibody-treatment-for-covid-19/): If Israel is to be believed they have made a breakthrough in treatment for COVID-19. Israel’s Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) has claimed the development of a monoclonal antibody that attacks and neutralises the coronavirus. As per Israeli Defence Minister Naftali Bennett, scientists at the Institute for Biological Research Institute have made a “significant breakthrough” and […] - [Vizag gas leak leaves behind the horrific experience, the situation is under control](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/vizag-gas-leak-leaves-behind-the-horrific-experience-the-situation-is-under-control/): Memories of Bhopal gas tragedy triggered on Thursday when a chemical gas leak at an LG Polymers plant in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh eventuated. The gas leak has killed several people and put hundreds in the hospital with breathing difficulties. Chilling images have emerged showing victims lying motionless on the ground in the wake of […] - [Indian Government on its Biggest Evacuation Mission in the World](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indian-government-on-its-biggest-evacuation-mission-in-the-world/): Challenging times call for bold ideas. The Indian government started the world’s largest evacuation operation on Thursday. India has harnessed commercial jets, military transport planes and naval warships to bring back stranded Indian citizens from around the world. The evacuation operation will continue till next seven days. It is believed that two million Indian citizens […] - [Poisonous Gas Leaks in Visakhapatnam Chemical Plant](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/poisonous-gas-leaks-in-visakhapatnam-chemical-plant/): In an early morning industrial misfortune today, chemical leakage from an industry caused sickness among local people in Gopalapatnam area in Visakhapatnam. The toxic leak took place at LG Polymers located at RR Venkatapuram. At a conservative estimate, nine people have died and nearly 1,000 have fallen sick after a toxic gas leaked out around […] - [Sturdy Digital Media is a Need amid the Pandemic](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/sturdy-digital-media-is-a-need-amid-the-pandemic/): A powerful and independent press is widely appreciated across the world. It is an essential part of a functioning democracy. Amid coronavirus pandemic the sturdy and honest press keep citizens informed. It is the responsibility of the media whether it is digital or print to publish the real news. It also acts as a bulwark […] - [Handwara Terrorist Attack; Colonel, Major and 5 other Soldiers Killed](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/handwara-terrorist-attack-colonel-major-and-5-other-soldiers-killed/): On Saturday, Kashmir experienced one of the deadliest operations for security forces in the Valley. An Indian army Colonel, a Major and two soldiers, along with a Jammu and Kashmir Police sub-inspector, were killed in a counter-terrorist operation in Kashmir. The Indian Army in a statement mentioned that the whole operation lasted for 12 hours […] - [COVID-19 has Natural Origins says WHO](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-has-natural-origins-says-who/): The World Health Organization once again reiterated on Friday that the new coronavirus has natural origins. This comes after US President Donald Trump’s claim that he has seen evidence of its origin in a Chinese lab. According to Scientists, the killer virus jumped from animals to humans. It emerged in China late last year from […] - [Indian Armed forces pay tribute to Corona Warriors, representing Saare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Humara](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/indian-armed-forces-pay-tribute-to-corona-warriors-representing-saare-jahan-se-achha-hindustan-humara/): Indian Armed forces performed outside government hospitals to thank Corona Warriors for their battle against COVID-19. The forces showered flowers from helicopters flying past hospitals and expressed their gratitude and performed outside government hospitals. They saluted Corona Warriors across the nation. Flypast over Rajpath & Raisina Hill Indian Air Force aircraft flew over Rajpath Raisina […] - [ICMR Plans to Study the Changed form of a Novel Coronavirus in India](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/icmr-plans-to-study-the-changed-form-of-a-novel-coronavirus-in-india/): The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) plans to study whether the novel coronavirus strain in India has undergone alteration over the last two months in India. Determining whether or not the SARS-CoV2 strain has changed form will help in ensuring the effectiveness of a potential vaccine says a senior scientist of the country’s apex […] - [Kim's Appearance After 20 Days Quash Rumours](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/kims-appearance-after-20-days-quash-rumours/): After weeks of intense guesswork about the health of Kim Jong Un, state news agency KCNA on Saturday put a brake on it. The North Korean leader made his first appearance after 20 days amid health rumours. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Saturday that Kim attended a ceremony of the completion of […] - [Gilead Sciences May Issue Licenses to Indian Firms for Remdesivir Drug](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/gilead-sciences-may-issue-licenses-to-indian-firms-for-remdesivir-drug/): US-based company Gilead Sciences may announce voluntary license agreements with Indian medicine manufacturers. This will allow them to produce generic versions of Remdesivir. India is hoping that the California-based Gilead Sciences Inc. India will issue generic licenses for the manufacture of antiviral drug Remdesivir. It is believed to be the most promising drugs tested to […] - [May month could be "make or break" for COVID-19 fight says, Experts](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/may-month-could-be-make-or-break-for-covid-19-fight-says-experts/): Lockdown 2.0 is slated to end on May 3 and as the deadline of the lockdown nears, medical experts feel that May could be the “make or break” month for the fight against COVID-19. It is now essential to follow an aggressive containment strategy for hotspots areas while giving some relaxations to the green zones. […] - [New Zealand and Australia reported Dramatic Fall in COVID-19 Cases](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/new-zealand-and-australia-reported-dramatic-fall-in-covid-19-cases/): New Zealand and Australia have got their control over coronavirus infection. They have started easing up the social distancing restrictions on Tuesday. Both countries reported dramatic falls in new coronavirus infections over recent weeks. Prime Minister Statement Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said “We can say with confidence that we do not have community transmission in New […] - [Plasma Therapy Can Create Life-threatening Complications: Health secretary](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/plasma-therapy-can-create-life-threatening-complications-health-secretary/): The Union government on their Tuesday address said the plasma therapy is still in the experimental stage. Until it is approved no one should use it for the treatment of coronavirus patients. This can be harmful to the patient and is illegal. Health ministry joint secretary Lav Agarwal today said the plasma therapy is in […] - [Has Your Eating Habits Changed Lately? Blame It On COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/has-your-eating-habits-changed-lately-blame-it-on-covid-19/): The coronavirus pandemic has changed everything and its certain that life won’t be the same again in near future. Trends and taste of people change with time, but this time it’s pandemic that’s to be blamed. The indefinite period of lockdown in most countries have forced people to seek for immunity-boosting food. The extended stay […] - [Deadline to bid for Air India Sale Extended](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/deadline-to-bid-for-air-india-sale-extended/): Government of India has extended the deadline to submit bids for national carrier Air India Ltd to 30 June. The previous deadline to submit expressions of interest (EoI) for the national carrier was 30 April, before the deadline was extended from 17 March. The decision by the government comes amidst the coronavirus lockdown. The lockdown […] - [Coronavirus has been found in the Rivers of Paris!](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/has-coronavirus-been-found-in-the-rivers-of-paris/): The minuscule traces of coronavirus has been found in the Rivers of Paris. On Sunday, Paris City Hall announced that minuscule traces of novel coronavirus found in the non-potable water of the city. The Water-Authority of Paris tested multiple non-potable water samples in their lab. In these water samples, the minuscule traces has found in […] - [Mycobacterium Drug Trial Conducted by PGIMER](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/mycobacterium-drug-trial-conducted-by-pgimer/): PGIMER is conducting a clinical trial of a drug called Mycobacterium W (Mw). AIIMS Delhi and AIIMS Bhopal will also conduct a multi-center clinical trial of a drug. The drug was created in the 1960s as an immunomodulation drug for leprosy. Mycobacterium W (Mw) is an immunomodulation drug for leprosy The drug was previously tested […] - [PM Modi addressed Mann ki Baat 64th Edition](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/pm-modi-addressed-mann-ki-baat-64th-edition/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation today through his 64th Edition of Mann Ki Baat Radio Program. In his address, he said that the fight of coronavirus is people-driven. Whether it is a city or village, everywhere we can see people getting involved in this fight against this life-threatening pandemic. Highlights from PM Modi […] - [101 Former Civil Servants tried to Encourage the Fire of Communalism?](https://www.naagriknews.com/opinion/101-former-civil-servants-encouraged-the-fire-of-communalism/): 101 former civil servants of India have written an open letter to the Chief Ministers of all the states in India and the Lieutenants Governors of all the Union Territories on the harassment of Muslims in the name of coronavirus carrier. All the former civil servants united under the banner of the constitutional group and […] - [Coronavirus Human Vaccine Trial Started in UK](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/uks-coronavirus-human-vaccine-trial-started/): The UK started its coronavirus vaccine trial on humans. The first doses of the vaccine have given to the volunteers. Scientists are desperately trying to get a vaccine to fight with coronavirus. Scientists at the Jenner Institute, University of Oxford, started the first human trial in Europe. The trial injections, which were developed under three […] - [Atop The Glass Cliff - Women Leadership Comes To The Fore With The COVID-19 Crisis](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/atop-the-glass-cliff-women-leadership-comes-to-the-fore-with-the-covid-19-crisis/): Apart from being a deadly virus, COVID-19 has also managed to unleash and spread a significant physically benign ‘virus’ analogy, “Women vs Men to lead in a crisis” and a ceaseless reference to the ‘Glass Cliff’ phenomenon. During this combat of COVID-19, our world leaders have been subject to close scrutiny on their crisis management […] - [‘Do Gaz Ki Doori’ PM Modi's Mantra and launch of eGramSwaraj App](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/do-gaz-ki-doori-pm-modis-mantra-and-launch-of-egramswaraj-app/): On Friday Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected with Sarpanchs from across the country to mark the Panchayati Raj Day. While addressing to sarpanch’s he appreciated the efforts of all the villages in maintaining the social distancing. Because of them, the world is taking note of India’s response to coronavirus. With the simple mantra of Do […] - ["Insect Apocalypse" is more Complex than it Sounds](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/insect-apocalypse-is-more-complex-than-it-sounds/): Studies of insect populations over decades are scarce. UK’s leading ecologists previously wrote the report for the Wildlife Trusts. The previous studies have told that the average global insect is declining by 25% per decade. There will be a mass insect extinction event will take place and will have a huge effect on the world’s ecosystem. But […] - [Attack on Healthcare Workers to be a Non-Bailable Offence](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/attack-on-healthcare-workers-to-be-a-non-bailable-offence/): On April 23, the central government has brought a much-needed ordinance for healthcare workers. To end the violence against healthcare workers, the central government has come up with an ordinance by amending the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. If found guilty, then the imprisonment from 6 months to 7 years the centre allowed. Union Minister while […] - [Attacks on Corona Warriors ](https://www.naagriknews.com/opinion/attacks-on-corona-warriors/): We have heard about a lot of super-warriors who sacrifice their life for the sake of others. They don’t bother about their life because they live for a particular aim. Our Corona Warriors topped the list of super-warriors. The frontline soldiers of corona have been honored as Corona Warriors by Prime Minister of India, Narendra […] - [Plasma Therapy showing Positive results](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/plasma-therapy-showing-positive-results/): Life-threatening coronavirus has infected more than 2 million populations around the world. The virus with no vaccine is spreading at a rapid rate around the world. Scientists, doctors and researchers are exploring every possible solution for the vaccine. Till now the Plasma Therapy is the most promising solution of the coronavirus. The first COVID-19 patient […] - [US want to Probe COVID-19 in China, but China Denied](https://www.naagriknews.com/rights/us-want-to-probe-covid-19-in-china-but-china-denied/): The United States President Donald Trump said that the US wants to send the team of experts to China to investigate coronavirus there. President Trump said this statement after the day he warned Beijing to be ready for the consequences if it was knowingly responsible for the spread of COVID-19. Because of which more than […] - [SEWA and SAWPNA collaborate to work together amid pandemic](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/sewa-and-sawpna-collaborate-to-work-together-amid-pandemic/): An Indian-American nonprofit organisation has collaborated with a group of women physicians to work together amid COVID-19 pandemic. They will assist the people in distress in the US. The two nonprofit organizations, SEWA International and South Asian Women Physicians of North America (SAWPNA) will collaborate. They will work together in the battle with coronavirus. They […] - [Bihar Agriculture Officer Humiliated an On-Duty Home Guard](https://www.naagriknews.com/opinion/bihar-agriculture-officer-humiliated-an-on-duty-police-constable/): The incident took place in Araria district, where an agriculture officer humiliated on-duty home guard in front of the public. The video of which got viral on the internet. Manoj Kumar an Agriculture Officer in Bihar, punished an on-duty home guard Ganesh Tatma after he asked the Agriculture Officer for a lockdown pass amid a […] - [Maharashtra Mob Lynching of Sadhus in the Reign of Thackrey](https://www.naagriknews.com/rights/maharashtra-mob-lynching-of-sadhus-in-the-reign-of-thackrey/): On April 18, Horrifying incident took place in Gadchinchale village of Palghar in Mumbai. Three people, including two Sadhus, lynched to death. They were attacked and killed on Thursday night after fake rumors they were kidnapping children to harvest organs, including kidneys. More than 100 people are involved in this incident with some police officials. […] - [Coronavirus Free Tests Impracticable for Private Labs says Kiran Mazumdar Shaw](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/coronavirus-free-tests-impracticable-for-private-labs-says-kiran-mazumdar-shaw/): Ministry of Health is on the mission to increase the pace of testing of coronavirus in India. Indian Council of Medical Research is inviting applications from all the government and private medical colleges for setting up the COVID-19 testing facilities. The Supreme Court has asked the government to make COVID-19 tests free by the 65 […] - [Army will manage Narela Quarantine Centre](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/army-will-manage-narela-quarantine-centre/): The army will manage Narela Quarantine Centre in Delhi during April 16. The army said on April 19, that the Narela Quarantine is under the management of Army. The Army Medical team is already taking care of the Narela Quarantine Centre since April 1. The Army said, “From April 16, the Army started to manage […] - [Controversial Arundhati Roy decided to Spew on Communalism amid Corona](https://www.naagriknews.com/opinion/controversial-arundhati-roy-decided-to-spew-on-communalism-amid-corona/): Indian Author Arundhati Roy again came up with a new controversy. In search of entertainment in quarantine, Arundhati Roy wants limelight by making provoking comments on the Indian government. When India is at war with Coronavirus, this is the kind of venom Arundhati Roy decides to spew. On April 17, Arundhati Roy on DW.com an […] - [Decode Genome Sequence of Coronavirus with GBRC](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/decode-genome-sequence-of-coronavirus-with-gbrc/): The battle against the COVID-19 is making all the researchers restless. Amid the fight with coronavirus, state-sponsored Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre completed a genome sequencing for the coronavirus. The scientists said that they have found three novel mutations. The total of nine mutations has found during the sequencing. Out of which six were reported elsewhere […] - [Kerala Women Cops on Royal Enfield](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/kerala-women-cops-on-royal-enfield/): Kerala is already famous for its highest female literacy rate. It is long known for its safety standard for women. Amid coronavirus our one of the frontline soldier’s police is working day and night for our safety. Kerala on April 19 confirmed just three deaths and about 400 cases. To ensure the lockdown in the […] - [Impact of COVID-19 on Pharma Industry](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/impact-of-covid-19-on-pharma-industry/): Almost every industry got affected by a coronavirus. Coronavirus impact on the world financial graph is visible. The coronavirus affected the pharmaceutical industry too. Drugs and Raw materials Several countries are facing lockdown because of COVID-19. Due to lockdown, the chances of cost of the raw materials and drugs may increase. The 13% of brand […] - [Anti-flu drug of Japan is effective in treating COVID-19 says China](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/anti-flu-drug-of-japan-is-effective-in-treating-covid-19-says-china/): Anti-flu drug of Japan is effective in treating COVID-19 patients says China. China medical authorities said a drug used in Japan to treat new strains of influenza appeared to be effective in coronavirus patients, Japanese media said on Wednesday. An official at China’s science and technology ministry Zhang Xinmin, said favipiravir, developed by a subsidiary […] - [Delhi to Begin Plasma Therapy Trial](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/delhi-to-begin-plasma-therapy-trial/): On April 17, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in his online briefing said that the Delhi government has got permission from the centre to begin the clinical trials of the plasma therapy. The plasma therapy will be tried on the patients who are severely ill and on the ventilators. Currently, plasma therapy is the most promising […] - [US Clinical Trial on Artificial Antibody for COVID-19 Treatment Begins](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/us-clinical-trial-on-artificial-antibody-for-covid-19-treatment-begins/): Coronavirus pandemic is affecting the whole world. The exact antidote for the infection yet not discovered. Several labs across the world are working on an antidote to stop this pandemic. The US also started clinical trials on artificial antibody for treatment of COVID-19. They are facing thousands of the American deaths daily. China got some […] - [Asteroid Approaching Earth](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/asteroid-approaching-earth/): NASA is noticing a massive asteroid approaching the Earth’s orbit on Saturday, April 18. According to the NASA observations, the approaching asteroid is bigger than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Speed of Asteroid NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) noticed the approaching asteroid. According to them, the asteroid is currently moving in […] - [Reliance Industries and Facebook working together on a Super-App](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/reliance-industries-and-facebook-working-together-on-a-super-app/): Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani and Facebook are working together to develop a multi-functional Super-App. The app will be a common platform for features like digital payments, social media, gaming along with flight and hotel booking options, among others. Objective of the App The focus is to create an app similar to Chinese based WeChat app […] - [New COVID-19 cases growth rate in India decreased by 40% and recovery rate is around 80% : Union Health Ministry](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/ratio-of-recovery-and-death-of-covid-19-patients-is-8020-in-india-says-icmr/): Union Health Ministry in the press briefing of April 17 conducted by Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry said New COVID-19 cases growth rate in India decreased by 40% and recovery rate is around 80%. The ratio between recovered COVID19 patients and deaths stands at 80:20 in India which is higher than the other […] - [IMF supports India's decision of Lockdown to combat COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/imf-supports-indias-decision-of-lockdown-for-combating-covid-19/): On Wednesday, April 15, the International Monetary Fund said that they support India’s decision of lockdown to fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The IMF in its World Economic Outlook had forecast India’s growth rate to be 1.9 per cent in 2020, a day earlier. Chang Yong Rhee, the Director of the IMF’s Asia and Pacific […] - ["Flying Hospital" from Germany to Italy](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/flying-hospital-from-germany-to-italy/): To deal with the coronavirus situation, Germany sends its flying hospital to Italy. Italy is the most affected country by coronavirus infection across the world. More than thousands of people are dying daily because of this infection. Understanding the intensity of the coronavirus infection in Italy, Germany decided to send its aircraft as a sign […] - [COVID-19 Rapid Kits may arrive today in India from China](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-rapid-kits-may-arrive-today-in-india-from-china/): India is finally getting the first consignment of rapid testing kits for COVID-19 from China after delays. According to the sources, the first consignment of 3,00,000 kits is cleared by customs in Guangzhou on Wednesday and headed to Delhi on Thursday. In the next one-two weeks, India is expecting to receive about 2-3 million kits […] - [US discontinued funding to World Health Organization](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/us-discontinued-funding-to-world-health-organization/): US President Donald Trump said in a press conference that he is going to stop the funding of WHO from the US. Trump believes that WHO has failed in their basic duty in the information of the coronavirus outbreak. The US is the single biggest contributor to WHO. Last year, the US contributed around $500 […] - [Sarangpur Hanuman Mandir Dharamshala turned into a Hospital](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/sarangpur-hanuman-mandir-dharamshala-turned-into-a-hospital/): Amid coronavirus pandemic, the Hindu religious organization are coming forward to offer services to fight against the coronavirus. The Gujarat is setting an example of this. The Kasht Bhanjan Hanuman Mandir of Sarangpur in Botad district turned into a Hospital. Sarangpur Kasht Bhanjan Hanuman Mandir run by Atithi Grah has set up a 50 room […] - [Ministry of Home Affairs issued Guidelines for COVID-19 Lockdown](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/ministry-of-home-affairs-issued-guidelines-for-covid-19-lockdown/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his recent address to the nation on Tuesday, announced that the COVID-19 lockdown is extended till May 3. He also said that the new guidelines for COVID-19 will be issued Tomorrow. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued guidelines for COVID-19 lockdown on Wednesday. Guidelines are formed while keeping in mind […] - [Goa in Green Zone Partially](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/goa-in-green-zone-partially/): On April 15, CM Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that no COVID-19 patients are detected in the last 11 days. The entire state can be declared “green zone” by April 17.  The Goa consists of two districts South Goa and North Goa. South Goa is already in a green zone that is no COVID-19 patients […] - [COVID-19 certificate required to enter Goa](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-certificate-required-to-enter-goa/): On Tuesday, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said the air travelers should have COVID-19 certificate to enter Goa. The travellers will not be allowed to enter the state without a health certificate. The decision will come into force as soon as the lockdown is eased or lifted. Vishwajit Rane has already approached the Cheif Minister […] - [Panchayats undertake measures to contain the spread of COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/panchayats-undertake-measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19/): With respect to COVID 19 pandemic, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India in close collaboration with State Governments has taken various initiatives. Close consultation and guidance of the State as well as District authorities is being maintained to ensure that lock down conditions are not violated and norms of social distancing are scrupulously followed […] - [Smart cities use latest technology for Covid-19 awareness](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/smart-cities-use-latest-technology-for-covid-19-awareness/): Everybody is doing their bit to fight with Covid-19 pandemic. The lock down has been extended till May 3. Government bodies are trying to create awareness among people through various social messages, Police are trying hard to keep people at home so that they follow the social distancing and doctors are treating patients by risking […] - [42% Increase in use of Digital Payments amid Lockdown](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/increase-in-use-of-digital-payments-amid-lockdown/): The nationwide lockdown made the people isolate themselves in their homes. But this lockdown benefitted the digital payments systems. The use of digital payment platforms amid coronavirus has increased by 42 percent. Most of the people are using digital payment system for buying the essential items, mobile recharges etc, RBI urges to use Digital Payments […] - [Dive deep into the logic of Lockdown by IMsc's Prof. Sitabhra Sinha](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/dive-deep-into-the-logic-of-lockdown-by-imscs-sitabhra-sinha/): India is the second-highest populated nation in the world. In such a populated nation the infection and virus are easily transmissible. The coronavirus pandemic is affecting 210 countries and territories including India. On April 14, India reached the count of 10,541 COVID-19 cases, with 359 deaths and 1,205 recovered. To break the chain of coronavirus […] - [COVID-19 Lockdown extended in India till May 3](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/covid-19-lockdown-extended-till-may-3/): Tuesday morning was all about the fourth address of the PM Modi to the nation amid coronavirus outbreak. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of 21-days coronavirus nationwide lockdown till May 3. The hotspots of coronavirus will be under strict surveillance in coming lockdown days. Some conditional relaxations may be given to the places […] - [Child bearing women may get depression if experience discrimination](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/child-bearing-women-may-get-depression-if-experience-discrimination/): A Stanford-led study has found that experiencing gender discrimination was associated with depressive symptoms in women who had young children. The research, published recently in EClinicalMedicine, is the first population-based study to look for links between gender discrimination and impaired mental health. It is noteworthy not just for its findings, but also as part of a larger effort to […] - [Guidelines issued to control COVID-19 in densely populated areas](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/guidelines-issued-to-control-covid-19-in-densely-populated-areas/): The Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India issues simple guidelines, with precautions and measures, for controlling the spread of COVID-19 in densely populated areas. In particular, these relate to areas where toilets, washing or bathing facilities are shared. The key goal of the proposed measures is to emphasise sanitation and hygienic […] - [Vice President asks universities to ensure continuity of academic calendar during lockdown](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/vice-president-asks-universities-to-ensure-continuity-of-academic-calendar-during-lockdown/): The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today asked Universities and other educational institutions to harness fully the power of technology to ensure continuity of academic calendar during the lock-down period. Interacting with the Vice Chancellors of Delhi, Hyderabad, Pondicherry, Punjab, Makhanlal Chaturvedi Universities and Director of the Indian Institute of Public Administration […] - [Hydroxychloroquine arrived in the US from India](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/hydroxychloroquine-arrived-in-the-us-from-india/): On Saturday, the consignment of Hydroxychloroquine drugs arrived in the US. The coronavirus infection is increasing at a rapid rate in the United States. The death toll in the United States is surpassing the record of Italy. President Donald Trump called the drug as game-changer in the fight against coronavirus. Crates of Hydroxychloroquine in blue […] - [India Records the Highest Jump of COVID-19 Patients in a Day](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-records-the-highest-jump-of-covid-19-patients-in-a-day/): The coronavirus infection is increasing its pace in India. The country recorded the highest number of coronavirus patients in a day. On Sunday, India records 909 COVID-19 patients and 34 deaths in the last 24 hours, said Health Ministry.   Health Ministry’s Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said the government of India is “extra prepared” for […] - [Web-portal YUKTI will be the platform for innovative ideas to fight with Covid-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/web-portal-yukti-will-be-the-platform-for-innovative-ideas-to-fight-with-covid-19/): Union Minister for HRD Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank” has launched a web-portal YUKTI (Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation) in New Delhi on Sunday. It’s a unique portal and dashboard  to monitor and record the efforts and initiatives of MHRD. The portal intends to cover the different dimensions of COVID-19 challenges in a […] - [SHG women emerge as community warriors to control the spread of COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/shg-women-emerge-as-community-warriors-to-control-the-spread-of-covid-19/): COVID-19 outbreak has presented an unprecedented health emergency worldwide. In India, this has led to increased requirement of medical facilities including masks, personal protective equipment (PPE) and face shields for medical and police personnel, cleaning staff etc. Government is also making the use of masks by the citizens compulsory in most areas. The strength of Deendayal […] - [India sent the medical team to Kuwait to fight COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-sends-the-medical-team-to-kuwait-to-fight-covid-19/): India is trying its level best to support the friendly neighbors to combat COVID-19. On Saturday, India sent a team of 15 medical staff consisting of a doctor, healthcare professionals, and medical equipment to Kuwait. The team arrived with the rapid response in Kuwait through India Air Force’s C-130 aircraft. In a statement, the Indian […] - [The Psychological Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-psychological-impact-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic/): The recent pandemic of the Coronavirus COVID-19 that has impacted people in varying ways has created major challenges around mental health care. Given the uncertainty and evolving current emergency protocol of Lockdown, many of us are struggling to deal with this new reality.   While we recognize the physical impact, it is also important to […] - [Japanese Nationals stayed back in India to fight against COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/japanese-nationals-stayed-back-in-india-to-fight-against-covid-19/): 5000 Japanese nationals stayed back in India amid coronavirus. The reason they stayed was not because of lockdown. They stayed by choice and vowed to fight against coronavirus together with India. They made a decision together to stay back in India and to help Indians in every possible way. Who are these Japanese nationals? These […] - [Shinzo Abe Declares a One-Month State Emergency](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/shinzo-abe-declares-a-one-month-state-emergency/): Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe declared the one-month long state emergency amid coronavirus outbreak. The coronavirus pandemic is spreading rapidly in the cities of Japan. Prime Minister Abe, on Monday, met with ministers Nishimura Yasutoshi in charge of coronavirus measures and the chairman of the government advisory committee, Omi Shigeru to discuss how to […] - [Telemedicine Guidelines Approved for Homoeopathic Practitioners](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/telemedicine-guidelines-approved-for-homoeopathic-practitioners/): An international webinar was organised by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) under the Ministry of AYUSH on 10th April 2020 on World Homoeopathy Day, commemorating the 265th birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homoeopathy. Thousands of participants attended the webinar on a digital platform which was also live streamed. Minister of […] - [SCTIMST to explore plasma therapy to cure COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/sctimst-to-explore-plasma-therapy-to-cure-covid-19/): Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) an Institution of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology has obtained a go-ahead for taking a bold step to provide innovative treatment to patients suffering from COVID-19 disease.  Technically called “convalescent-plasma therapy”, the treatment aims at using the immune power gained by […] - [NIPER designs 3D products to fight COVID-19 infection](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/niper-designs-3d-products-to-fight-covid-19-infection/): Researchers at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research – Guwahati (NIPER-G) have come out with two products that promise to be of great help in the fight against the current pandemic outbreak of COVID-19 infection in the world. The first product is a 3D-printed hands-free object that could be used to help open or close […] - [#StayStrongCampaign on Social Media Against COVID-19 in India](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/staystrongcampaign-on-social-media-against-covid-19-in-india/): The number of coronavirus infected people in India are rising day by day. Amid this pandemic, on Thursday in New Delhi, the South Korean Ambassador Shin Bong-Kil launched a social media campaign – “#StayStrongCampaign” to encourage the brave fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.  This campaign started with the Facebook post on the official Embassy of […] - [PMO reviews efforts of eleven Empowered Groups towards tackling COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/pmo-reviews-efforts-of-eleven-empowered-groups-towards-tackling-covid-19/): A meeting of the Empowered Groups of Officers, to tackle the challenges emerging as a result of spread of COVID-19, was held today under the Chairmanship of Principal Secretary to Prime Minister. The meeting was the latest in a series of periodic reviews at various levels by the Prime Minister’s Office to monitor the ongoing […] - [G20 meeting held to ensure stable energy markets](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/g20-meeting-held-to-ensure-stable-energy-markets/): Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel, participated in the G20 Extraordinary Energy Ministers’ virtual Meeting on 10th April 2020. The meeting was called by Saudi Arabia, in its capacity as the G20 Presidency, and chaired by Saudi Arabia Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz. The meeting was attended by Energy Ministers of G20 countries, […] - [AYUSH can help people to stay healthy in testing times](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/ayush-can-help-people-to-stay-healthy-in-testing-times/): Ministry of AYUSH had issued an advisory on various immunity enhancing steps from the time tested approaches of Ayurveda. The advisory is reiterated again in these testing times to support the efforts of all as a measure towards enhancing ones immunity. The advisory issued on 31st March 2020, covered the following five broad areas: The […] - [Facebook's Quiet Mode Feature](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/facebooks-quiet-mode-feature/): Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Facebook main app is launching new tools to help the user for a better experience. Facebook’s new Quiet Mode feature will allow the users to mute the push notifications for a time limit you specify. This feature will minimize distractions during work. Due to coronavirus pandemic, the nationwide lockdown made […] - [Hole in the Ozone Layer Opens](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/hole-in-the-ozone-layer-opens/): The ozone layer is depleting over the Arctic zone observed by the scientists from the German Aerospace Center. Earlier ozone depletion observed in the North Pole but, this time the depletion is quite strong and unusual.   According to the Tropomi instrument of Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite data, a heavy depletion of the ozone layer is above […] - [Nationwide Lockdown May Extend](https://www.naagriknews.com/opinion/nationwide-lockdown-may-extend/): The three-week national lockdown may extend, to control the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. PM Modi indicated the party leaders in the discussion that the lockdown may have to continue after April 14. PM Modi had a detailed discussion with the party leaders that what way to take as it has got a lot of […] - [CI Minister assures Industry association to solve their problems soon](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/ci-minister-assures-industry-association-to-solve-their-problems-soon/): Ministry of Commerce and Industry today held interaction, through Video conferencing, with various Industry and Trade associations of the country to assess the ground situation and problems being faced by them in the wake of Covid-19 and subsequent lockdown. Union Commerce and Industry & Railways Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, MoS Shri Som Parkash, and officers […] - [MCI seeking for opportunities in Post-COVID era](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/mci-seeking-for-opportunities-in-post-covid-era/): Ministry of Commerce and Industry today held interaction, through Video conferencing, with various Export Promotion Councils of the country to assess the ground situation and problems being faced by them in the wake of Covid-19 and subsequent lockdown. This was the third such meeting since the lockdown in the country. Union Commerce and Industry & […] - [Air Pollution could increase death rates of COVID-19 patients](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/air-pollution-could-increase-death-rates-of-covid-19-patients/): According to a latest study conducted by Harvard University, areas in United States that had high levels of air pollution before the outbreak of COVID-19 are more likely to see patients die from the infection. Harvard says this is the first study to make an explicit link between air pollution and COVID-19 deaths, though experts […] - [WhatsApp's New Feature To Slow Down COVID-19 Misinformation](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/whatsapps-new-feature-to-slow-down-covid-19-misinformation/): WhatsApp Messenger is known to be one of the most reliable messaging apps. WhatsApp updates very frequently in terms of security and privacy. Amid Coronavirus outbreak, the bulk of misinformation is ranging all over the digital platforms. To slow down the spread of misinformation, WhatsApp reduced the limit on frequently forwarded messages. WhatsApp new update […] - [Tigress Tested COVID-19 Positive](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/tigress-tested-covid-19-positive/): In New York City, a four-year-old Malayan tiger at a zoo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. It is the first case of its kind of COVID-19 transmission from humans to an animal (non-domesticated). According to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the sample of the tigers collected […] - [Biofortified carrot variety developed by farmer scientist benefits local farmers](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/biofortified-carrot-variety-developed-by-farmer-scientist-benefits-local-farmers/): Madhuban Gajar, a biofortified carrot variety with high β-carotene and iron content developed by Shri Vallabhhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya, a farmer scientist from Junagadh district, Gujarat is benefitting more than 150 local farmers in the area. It is being planted in an area of over 200 hectares in Junagadh, and the average yield, which is 40-50 […] - [HRD Ministry launches 'Samadhan' a challenge to fight against COVID 19](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/hrd-ministry-launches-samadhan-a-challenge-to-fight-against-covid-19/): The Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Human Resources Development and All India Council for Technical Education in collaboration with Forge and InnovatioCuris launched a mega online challenge – SAMADHAN – to test the ability of students to innovate. The students participating in this challenge will search and develop such measures that can be made […] - [Digital training to make face masks by interested rural women](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/digital-training-to-make-face-masks-by-interested-rural-women/): Under the present COVID-19 pandemic situation, in line with CSIR’s special efforts, its constituent lab CSIR-CECRI (Central Electrochemical Research Institute) at Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, has come out with helping hands to reach out to the society through scientific service in mitigating COVID-19. In the current situation, Sanitizers, Hospital assisting Devices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) […] - [Agriculture Minister says transport of farm produce should not be hampered](https://www.naagriknews.com/rights/agriculture-minister-says-transport-of-farm-produce-should-not-be-hampered/): The Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar held a video conference here today with senior officers to review steps for facilitating farming activities during lockdown. He said the Government, following directions of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has taken several initiatives to ensure that […] - [Scientists develop disinfected barrier-examination booth for examining COVID-19 patients](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/scientists-develop-disinfected-barrier-examination-booth-for-examining-covid-19-patients/): Scientists at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology(SCTIMST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST),Govt. of India, have designed and developed a disinfected barrier-examination booth for examining COVID-19 patients. The innovative disinfected examination booth is closed like a telephone booth for examining the patient without direct contact with the doctor […] - [One patient can spread the virus in 406 people in 30 days: ICMR study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/one-patient-can-spread-the-virus-in-406-people-in-30-days-icmr-study/): In a recent study by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), it has found that if preventive measures are not implemented thoroughly, a COVID-19 patient is able to infect 406 people in the time period of 30 days. The report was mentioned by the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday. Joint Secretary in the Ministry of […] - [Youngsters making videos for the kids to distress in Pandemic](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/youngsters-making-videos-for-the-kids-to-distress-in-pandemic/): When the whole world is under distress due to Corona pandemic, 22- year- old, Shloka, a resident of Malviya Nagar was concerned about the children especially from underserved communities who are compelled to cut-off from the external world. To release the stress of these children, Shloka and her friends who are a part of volunteer […] - [Pink Super Moon 2020: Super Wonder of Nature](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/pink-super-moon-2020-super-wonder-of-nature/): Indians will experience the super wonder of nature. A large, bright, and great glowing Pink Super Moon will appear in the sky. The sky is going to get pink today. India will witness the Pink Super Moon on 7 April 2020 . The Pink moon is visible from the evening of April 7 to the […] - [Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana Ruling Hearts](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/ramanand-sagars-ramayana-ruling-hearts/): In the 21-days nationwide lockdown announced by PM Modi from March 25 onwards, the public demands to re-telecast the legendry TV series Ramayana on TV. People in the lockdown are at home and want more entertainment. Earlier Ramayana aired during 1987-88 on Doordarshan. Soon the Doordarshan will broadcast Ramayana once again. Soon after the re-telecast […] - [Locust Swarms May Put 5 Million People At A Risk Of Starvation In East Africa](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/locust-swarms-may-put-5-million-people-at-a-risk-of-starvation-in-east-africa/): In the worst desert locust outbreak in decades, tens of billions of locusts are moving across East Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Arabian Peninsula, devouring crops and potentially leaving millions of people without enough food to survive. Vast locust swarm outbreak in 70 years in East Africa could put almost 5 million people in the […] - [Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates ‘Jal Jeevan Mission'](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/chief-minister-yogi-adityanath-inaugurates-jal-jeevan-mission/): UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently inaugurated the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ Uttar Pradesh (Har Ghar Jal) scheme. In the first phase of this scheme, 12 rural piped drinking water projects will be constructed in Bundelkhand region and government will spend Rs 2,185 crores in which around 14 lakh populations of three districts – Jhansi, Mahoba […] - [Africa May Bounce Back From COVID-19 Crisis Through Empowering Energy](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/africa-may-bounce-back-from-covid-19-crisis-through-empowering-energy/): COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on the global economy. Like every continent, Africa too has been bracing itself for a sharp economic downturn. Yet, despite the inevitable recession, the pandemic has created a unique opportunity to promote the growth of the African continent. It is believed that empowering the continent’s modern energy could limit […] - [NITI Aayog Launches 'Surakshit Dada-Dadi, Nana-Nani Abhiyan' To Help Senior Citizens](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/niti-aayog-launches-surakshit-dada-dadi-nana-nani-abhiyan-to-help-senior-citizens/): Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the National Institute of Transforming India (NITI) Aayog launched a campaign ‘Surakshit Dada-Dadi, Nana-Nani Abhiyan’. It is a collaborative effort between NITI Aayog, Piramal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Piramal Group, and 25 Aspirational Districts to ensure the well-being of 2.9 million Senior Citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. NITI Aayog […] - [Ozone Pollution Increased During Nationwide Lockdown: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/ozone-pollution-increased-during-nationwide-lockdown-study/): An analysis done by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) of air pollution levels in 22 cities across India has revealed that ozone levels increased during the nationwide lockdown. CSE analysis reveals that while PM2.5 (particulate matter) and NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) levels fell and flattened in many cities, tropospheric ozone pollution increased and even […] - [UN General Assembly Modifies Its Draft After Six Countries Raise Objection ](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/un-general-assembly-modifies-its-draft-after-six-countries-raise-objection/): A disputed verse (phrase) was removed from the draft manifesto of the 75th anniversary of the formation of the United Nations (UN) following the objection of 5 countries, including India. UN General Assembly President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande modified a phrase within the draft declaration after India together with the UK and the US raised objection to […] - [Air Pollution May Lead To Childhood Obesity: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/air-pollution-may-lead-to-childhood-obesity-study/): Childhood obesity is on the rise and can be a concerning medical condition that can set up the stage for diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma. A recent study found that living in a polluted area and a high population density, may up the risk of obesity in children. Ironically, the World Health Organization revealed […] - [First-ever Female President Of The MCC In Its 233-Year History](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/first-ever-female-president-of-the-mcc-in-its-233-year-history/): Former England captain Clare Connor is all set to become the first-ever female president of the Marylebone Cricket Club in its 233-year history. This decision was announced by the club following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and as a result, Connor will be taking charge from October 1, 2021. She will replace Kumar Sangakkara as […] - [India Can Eliminate Tuberculosis By 2025: Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-can-eliminate-tuberculosis-by-2025-report/): As a part of its bid to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) by 2025 Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan released the annual tuberculosis report listing the achievements of the central government’s efforts to defeat the disease. The report was released in the presence of MoS Ashwini Choubey via a virtual event. On the basis of the […] - [Rajasthan Government To Start Indira Rasoi Yojana For Poor People](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/rajasthan-government-to-start-indira-rasoi-yojana-for-poor-people/): In the major development, the Rajasthan government is going to start Indira Rasoi Yojana to ensure that ‘no person sleeps hungry’ (Koi Bhukha Naa Soye) in the state. CM Ashok Gehlot on 22 June 2020 announced that meals twice a day will soon be made available to the poor people at low rates. It is […] - [UN Honours Kerala Health Minister For Her COVID-19 Work](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/un-honours-kerala-health-minister-for-her-covid-19-work/): The great work done by Kerala government in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic has been noticed by one and all and The United Nations is no exception. Kerala’s Health Minister, KK Shailaja was honoured by the United Nations for her efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. She was one among few world leaders who were invited […] - [Arctic Circle Records All-Time High Temperature](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/arctic-circle-records-all-time-high-temperature/): The thermometer hit a record of 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Russian Arctic town of Verkhoyansk on Saturday also considered as one of the coldest places on Earth. Scientists believes that this record high temperature is a signal of a rapidly and continually warming of the planet, and a preview of how […] - [MHRD Releases The Roadmap For NCERT For Academic Year 2020-21](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/mhrd-releases-the-roadmap-for-ncert-for-academic-year-2020-21/): The Ministry of Human Resource Development has released the roadmap for National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for the academic year 2020-21. Releasing the roadmap, the department said that the establishment of the foundational literacy and numeracy mission under Atma Nirbhar Bharat would have to effectively implement this roadmap for NCERT and develop […] - [Climate Change Cannot Be Stopped Without Decarbonising Transport: Amitabh Kant](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/climate-change-cannot-be-stopped-without-decarbonising-transport-amitabh-kant/): “Emissions from transport have grown faster than those from any other sector in the past 30 years and climate change cannot be stopped without decarbonising transport,” remarked Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant during the virtual launch of the ”Decarbonising Transport in Emerging Economies (DTEE)” project in India. Kant also informed that globally, transport emits around […] - [First Tribal Woman From Kerala Cracks The Civil Services Examination ](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/first-tribal-woman-from-kerala-cracks-the-civil-services-examination/): Braving all odds, Sreedhanya Suresh, the first tribal woman from Kerala to crack the civil services examination, will join as an assistant collector in Kozhikode district. 26-year-old Sreedhanya belongs to the Kurichya community in Pozhuthana village in Wayanad district. Interestingly, she will be posted under Kozhikode collector Sreeram Sambasiva Rao, who inspired her to become […] - [Patanjali Ayurveda Launches Medicine To Combat COVID-19, Ayush Ministry Plays Spoilsport](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/patanjali-ayurveda-launches-medicine-to-combat-covid-19-ayush-ministry-plays-spoilsport/): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev’s herbal medicine company Patanjali Ayurveda has claimed to launch the first ‘Made in India’ Ayurvedic medicine for treatment of COVID-19. The Ayurveda based pharmaceutical company launched a kit containing ‘Coronil’ tablets, Swasri tablet and Anu oil, claiming that these ayurvedic medicines have shown up to 100% favourable results during the clinical […] - [India's Climate Change Report Buzzes The Warning Alarm](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/indias-climate-change-report-buzzes-the-warning-alarm/): India is both a major greenhouse gas emitter and one of the most vulnerable countries prone to climate change. The country is already experiencing changes in climate through water shortage, heat waves and drought, severe storms and flooding, and associated negative consequences on health and livelihoods. India’s average temperature has already increased by around 0.7 […] - [India Elected As A Non-Permanent Member Of UNSC](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-elected-as-a-non-permanent-member-of-unsc/): India has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term. India, the endorsed candidate from the Asia-Pacific states, won 184 votes out of the 192 ballots cast in the elections for the five non-permanent seats of the Security Council. This is for the 8th time that […] - [NMRC Renames Metro Station To Promote Transgender Rights](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/nmrc-renames-metro-station-to-promote-transgender-rights/): The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) on Friday has decided to rename its Sector 50 metro station on Aqua line as ‘She Man’ to promote transgender rights. According to officials, it will provide special facilities and employment for the transgender community. This special initiative is being taken by the NMRC for the ‘inclusion and meaningful […] - [India Launches Its First Gas Exchange, IGX](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-launches-its-first-gas-exchange-igx/): In an effort towards enabling gas market and fostering gas trading in the country, the government has launched India’s first gas exchange – the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX). The exchange will be the first such platform in the country for local market price discovery through demand-supply matching in a transparent way. Incorporated as a wholly-owned […] - ['Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan' Scheme Launched](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/garib-kalyan-rozgar-abhiyaan-scheme-launched/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the ‘Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan’ scheme for migrant workers who had to go back to their homes without jobs amid the lockdown. The campaign of 125 days across 116 districts in 6 states aims to work in mission mode to help migrant workers. It will involve intensified and focused implementation […] - [Delhi Government Converts Spiritual Centre Into World's Largest COVID-19 Care Facility](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/delhi-government-converts-spiritual-centre-into-worlds-largest-covid-19-care-facility/): Delhi Government has started converting the Radha Soami Spiritual Centre in South Delhi into the world’s largest COVID-19 care facility with 10,000 beds. The decision has been taken to rapidly increase the capacity and effectively manage the anticipated wave of COVID-19 cases in the national capital. An interesting feature of this facility would be its […] - [Is Dexamethasone A Silver Lining For COVID-19 Treatment?](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/is-dexamethasone-a-silver-lining-for-covid-19-treatment/): UK investors have claimed that a drug could potentially improve COVID-19 survival. Dexamethasone can reduce COVID-19 casualties by up to one third in severely ill patients. What is Dexamethasone? Dexamethasone is a steroid typically used for arthritis, allergic reactions and more. It has been shown to reduce the mortality rates of patients in ventilators as […] - [Kerala Adopts Coir Geotextiles To Prevent Soil Erosion During Monsoon](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/kerala-adopts-coir-geotextiles-to-prevent-soil-erosion-during-monsoon/): Kerala, also referred to as ‘land of coconut,  has been innovating with coconut over many decades. Most of the innovations attempted have been successful intending to sustain it in a profitable way. It has turned out to be the most useful thing since generations. The husk of coconut has long fibres that could be spun […] - [Coronavirus May Infect Your Brain Too: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/coronavirus-may-infect-your-brain-too-study/): As cases of coronavirus infection proliferate around the world and governments take extraordinary measures to limit the spread, there is still a lot of confusion about what exactly the virus does to people’s bodies. A team of researchers at CSIR, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata has explored the neuro-invasive potential of COVID-19 and […] - [Last Year, Amazon Rainforest Witnessed Record Deforestation  ](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/last-year-amazon-rainforest-witnessed-record-deforestation/): Revised government data recently showed that deforestation of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest was worse than previously reported in 2019, during the first year of President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration. Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE), recorded 10,129 square kilometre of deforestation (3,911 square miles) for its benchmark annual period from August 2018 to July 2019. That’s […] - [An Indian Origin Becomes The First Observant Sikh To Graduate From The US Military Academy](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/an-indian-origin-becomes-the-first-observant-sikh-to-graduate-from-the-us-military-academy/): A 23-year-old woman of Indian origin on Saturday became the first observant Sikh to graduate from the United States Military Academy. Second Lieutenant Anmol Narang is a second-generation immigrant, born and raised in Roswell, Georgia will be making efforts to represent her religion and community and will encourage Americans to learn more about Sikhism. The […] - [UN Chief Voices Concern Over The Use Of Pellet Guns Against Children In J&K](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/un-chief-voices-concern-over-the-use-of-pellet-guns-against-children-in-jk/): United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the death of childrens in Jammu and Kashmir and urged the Indian government to take preventive measures to protect them. He voiced deep concern over the continued use of pellet guns against children by Indian security forces in occupied Kashmir and called New Delhi to immediately […] - [UN Praises Haryana’s Campaign For Daughters](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/un-praises-haryanas-campaign-for-daughters/): The United Nations has lauded the ongoing campaign to end gender inequality in Haryana. Nishtha Satyam, head of the United Nations in India, remarked that maximum numbers of daughters are born in Mewat district of Haryana. She added that the district has a low literacy and health rate, which will have to be worked upon […] - [ADB Unveils Plan To Deal With Nutrition Crisis In African Countries](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/adb-unveils-plan-to-deal-with-nutrition-crisis-in-african-countries/): In a major development, a strategic roadmap of projects and programmes has been unveiled by the African Development Bank (AFDB) in order to help out African countries dealing with the nutrition and food security aspects emerging out of the COVID-19 crisis through a bundle of immediate and longer-term relief measures. It’s a part of the […] - [Sanjay Rai - The Man Who Saw Tomorrow](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/sanjay-rai-the-man-who-saw-tomorrow/): ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’ – aptly sums up the journey of entrepreneur Sanjay Rai, a visionary to the core. Sanjay Rai, founder of Rai Corporation and also a social entrepreneur started his journey as a young man with limited resources but an unlimited zeal and ambition to create a successful business empire. […] - [Waste Enforcement - Illegal Dumping along the Muthukadu Backwaters](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/waste-enforcement-illegal-dumping-along-the-muthukadu-backwaters/): Illegal dumping pose significant health, environmental and social risks to communities, in addition to polluting land, air and water. The lack of a logistical, integrated and regulated approach in the waste management hierarchy continues to plague Chennai and given the nature and extent of illegal dumping, the state has a long journey ahead to sustainable […] - [50,000 Years Old Lonar Lake Turns Pink](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/50000-years-old-lonar-lake-turns-pink/): Colour of water in Maharashtra’s Lonar Lake has changed to pink. Experts attribute it to salinity and presence of algae in the water body. The 113-hectare Lonar lake also known as Lonar Crater in Buldhana district of Maharashtra was formed after a meteorite had hit the earth some 50,000 years ago. Located around 500 km […] - [Japan And India Are Set To Launch A Joint Lunar Mission](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/japan-and-india-are-set-to-launch-a-joint-lunar-mission/): In a major boost for the continually expanding Indo-Japanese ties, the two countries are set to launch a joint lunar mission called ‘Lunar Polar Exploration’. Under this mission, the lander and rover can be launched on the lunar floor for the primary time. Documents related to the mission have revealed that the Indian Space Research […] - [Parle-G Biscuit Records Best Sales In Eight Decades Amid Lockdown](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/parle-g-biscuit-records-best-sales-in-eight-decades-amid-lockdown/): Parle-G reached a milestone during the Covid-19 pandemic. The household brand, also known as the common man’s biscuit for decades, sold the maximum number of biscuits during the lockdown. Mayank Shah, category head at Parle Products said that while the company cannot disclose sales figures, it has been the highest in eight decades, with Parle […] - [Union Health Ministry Adds New Symptoms Of COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/union-health-ministry-adds-new-symptoms-of-covid-19/): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released a revised treatment protocol for coronavirus patients in the country. It has added new symptoms of COVID-19 in a document published for use by health professionals as a reference. The Ministry added loss of smell (anosmia) and loss of taste (ageusia) to the list of symptoms of […] - [Government Denies Claims Of Increased Cases Of Domestic Violence During Lockdown](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/government-denies-claims-of-increased-cases-of-domestic-violence-during-lockdown/): Union Minister Smriti Irani has debunked claims that the coronavirus-induced lockdown led to an increase in cases of domestic violence against women. Replying to a question that the lockdown has increased domestic violence and women are not being able to even lodge complaints, Irani retorted: “It is false. Every state has a police line functioning. […] - [What Is ‘Social Bubble’ And How It Helped New Zealand Combat COVID-19?](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/what-is-social-bubble-and-how-it-helped-new-zealand-combat-covid-19/): As the tally of the COVID-19 infected persons continues to rise, countries including India have slowly started easing the lockdown restrictions. But while social distancing must continue in order to keep us as safe as possible, the governments have now announced a slow easing of the lockdown measures. One of the effective strategies to minimize […] - [Adani Bags World’s Single Largest Solar Development Project](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/adani-bags-worlds-single-largest-solar-development-project/): Indian renewable energy company Adani Green Energy has been awarded the world’s single largest solar development bid to date and will develop 8GW of solar projects over the next five years for the Solar Energy Corporation of India as part of the nation’s ‘self-reliant’ programme. As a part of the award, AGEL will develop a […] - [First American Woman To Walk In Space Also Becomes The First Woman To Dive Down To Earth’s Lowest Point](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/first-american-woman-to-walk-in-space-also-becomes-the-first-woman-to-dive-down-to-earths-lowest-point/): After travelling space and becoming the first American woman to walk in space, Kathy Sullivan has just achieved another milestone. At 68, she has become the first woman to dive down to the Earth’s lowest point, the bottom of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. Sullivan was accompanied by Victor Vescovo, an entrepreneur and […] - [World Environment Day: Minister of Environment Launches Urban Forest Programme](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/world-environment-day-minister-of-environment-launches-urban-forest-programme/): On the occasion of the World Environment Day, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Prakash Javadekar launched the Nagar Van Scheme or Urban Forests Scheme which aims at developing 200 urban forests across the country over the next five years. He highlighted the success of Wajre Urban forest in the city of […] - [Massive Fire Engulfs Baghjan Oil Well In Assam](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/massive-fire-engulfs-baghjan-oil-well-in-assam/): A massive fire has engulfed the Baghjan oil well in Assam’s Tinsukia district. The oil well in Assam has been continuously flowing outgas, for the past 14 days. The blaze at the Oil India Ltd’s well is so massive that it can be seen from a distance with thick black smoke going up several metres […] - [World Leaders Won’t Gather At UN General Assembly For the First Time In 75 Years](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/world-leaders-wont-gather-at-un-general-assembly-for-the-first-time-in-75-years/): For the first time in 75 years, world leaders will not travel to New York for the annual UN General Assembly session in September this year. “World leaders cannot come to New York because they cannot come as single individuals. A president doesn’t travel alone. We don’t expect therefore to have presidents here,” said, Tijjani […] - [IIT-Hyderabad Develops Low-Cost COVID-19 Test Kit](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/iit-hyderabad-develops-low-cost-covid-19-test-kit/): Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad has claimed to have developed a low-cost COVID-19 test kit that can deliver results within 20 minutes. Researchers explained that the test kit is different from the Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) method, currently being used for COVID-19 testing. The development cost of the test kit is Rs […] - [Daughter Of A Salon Owner Is Now UNADAP Goodwill Ambassador](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/daughter-of-a-salon-owner-is-now-unadap-goodwill-ambassador/): M Nethra, daughter of a Madurai-based salon owner, has been appointed as a ‘Goodwill Ambassador to the Poor’ for the United Nations Association for Development and Peace (UNADAP). The 13-year-old girl convinced her father to donate Rs 5 lakh, saved for her marriage and higher education, to needy during the coronavirus lockdown. Her fascinating story […] - [National Green Tribunal To Look Into Kerala Elephant Tragedy](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/national-green-tribunal-to-look-into-kerala-elephant-tragedy/): In the wake of the death of a pregnant elephant in Kerala’s Silent Valley Forest, the National Green Tribunal has formed a committee and directed to submit an action taken report in the matter. The action was taken after the tragic death of a pregnant elephant in Kerala who drowned after collapsing in the Velliyar […] - [WHO Updates Guidelines On Use Of Masks](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/who-updates-guidelines-on-use-of-masks/): The World Health Organisation (WHO) issued new guidelines for the use of face masks to protect oneself from COVID-19. The new guidelines recommended medical masks for all people working in a health facility’s clinical area. People aged 60 or over with underlying conditions should wear a medical mask in situations where physical distancing is not […] - [Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Awarded EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/kiran-mazumdar-shaw-awarded-ey-world-entrepreneur-of-the-year/): Entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, founder and chairperson of Biocon, awarded the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year last week, becoming the second woman in the world and the third Indian so far to win the award after Narayana Murthy of Infosys Technologies Limited and Uday Kotak of Kotak Mahindra Bank. She got selected from among […] - [Russia Declares State Of Emergency Over Oil Spill In Arctic, Spill Is Now Under Control.](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/russia-declares-state-of-emergency-over-oil-spill-in-arctic-spill-is-now-under-control/): Russia declared a federal state of emergency in the Krasnoyarsk region as pollution from a diesel spill in the Arctic city of Norilsk. The Investigative Committee, a law enforcement agency, said a fuel tank at a power station in the remote, industrial region lost pressure and leaked 20,000 tonnes of fuel and lubricants, a huge […] - [Sun Pharma Initiates Clinical Trials Of Plant-Derived Drug For Potential Treatment Of COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/sun-pharma-initiates-clinical-trials-of-plant-derived-drug-for-potential-treatment-of-covid-19/): Indian drugmaker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd started phase two clinical trial on AQCH, a phytopharmaceutical plant-derived drug for the treatment of COVID-19. The company got approval from Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for conducting phase two clinical trial in April. Results of the trial are expected by October 2020. AQCH is derived from tropical, […] - [WHO Resumes Hydroxychloroquine Clinical Trial](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/who-resumes-hydroxychloroquine-clinical-trial/): The World Health Organization, after temporarily suspending hydroxychloroquine clinical trial is all set to resume trials once again. The director-general of  WHO said that experts had reviewed the safety data and were now recommending the trial continue as planned which means doctors will soon be able to resume giving the drug to patients enrolled in […] - [India Committed $15 million To Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-committed-15-million-to-global-alliance-for-vaccines-and-immunization/): Around the world, governments of different countries pledged $8.8 billion for global vaccines alliance Gavi to help immunization programmes disrupted by coronavirus pandemic. India committed $15 million to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi) over the next five years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed the Global Vaccine Summit hosted by United Kingdom […] - [World Environment Day Confined Digitally Amid COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/world-environment-day-confined-digitally-amid-covid-19/): Every year, World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness and to guide people on how they can save the environment but this year’s event is different from the previous years due to coronavirus pandemic. Amid this crisis, people around the world are stuck in the four walls of their homes due […] - [India Lost 750 Tigers In Last Eight Years](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/india-lost-750-tigers-in-last-eight-years/): Over the past few years, India has somehow managed to save its national animal, the Royal Bengal Tiger, from the brink of extinction but recent official data from the central government has revealed that India lost as many as 750 tigers in the last eight years to poaching and other activities. Of these total tiger […] - [World Environment Day To Celebrate “BIODIVERSITY” the Ecological Life Support for Human Survival](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/world-environment-day-to-celebrate-biodiversity-the-ecological-life-support-for-human-survival/): 5 June is celebrated every year as World Environment Day (WED) and is the United Nations’ principal vehicle to encourage global awareness and environmental protection. The theme for World Environment Day 2020 is “Biodiversity”. With the recent bushfires in Brazil, the United States and Australia, to locust infestations across East Africa and now, the COVID-19 pandemic […] - [Human Cruelty Results In The Death Of A Pregnant Elephant](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/human-cruelty-results-in-the-death-of-a-pregnant-elephant/): A 15-year-old pregnant elephant died in Kerala after facing brutal animal abuse. The elephant died after eating a pineapple stuffed with crackers allegedly placed by some locals when she left the forests of Silent Valley in Palakkad district in search of food. As per reports, the fruit exploded in her mouth, broke her jaw and left […] - [Mumbai Escapes Cyclone Nisarg’s Dury, Alibaug Bears The Brunt](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/mumbai-escapes-cyclone-nisargs-dury-alibaug-bears-the-brunt/): Cyclone Nisarga yesterday made landfall at Alibaug in Raigad district near Mumbai in Maharashtra. Heavy rains and strong winds shook coastal districts of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Trees uprooted and damaged pavements in Mumbai. Roads in Mumbai have been blocked due to fallen trees. In Maharashtra, more than 40,000 people were moved to safety. Power supply […] - [Moody Downgrades India’s Credit Rating ](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/moody-downgrades-indias-credit-rating/): Moody’s Investors Service citing a prolonged period of slow growth in Asia’s third-largest economy has now downgraded India’s credit rating to a notch above junk. Rising debt and persisting stress in parts of the financial system in India are some of the challenges that India faces right now. The rating has been cut to Baa3 […] - [India Approves Remdesivir For Restricted Emergency Use](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-approves-remdesivir-for-restricted-emergency-use/): Indian drug regulator, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CSDSCO) has granted conditional approval to the US pharma giant Gilead Sciences for its anti-viral drug Remdesivir for “restricted emergency use” on COVID-19 patients. In a view of emergency and unmet medical needs in light of the novel coronavirus, the approval process for Remdesivir was accelerated. The […] - [Chinese Firm Sinovac Is 99% Sure About Its COVID-19 Vaccine Success](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/chinese-firm-sinovac-is-99-sure-about-its-covid-19-vaccine-success/): Researchers from Sinovac Biotech Ltd, China’s leading biopharmaceutical company, has stated that the company is 99% sure that its COVID-19 vaccine called CoronaVac is effective. As per reports, Sinovac is currently undergoing stage 2 trials with more than 1,000 volunteers participating. Luo Baishan, a researcher at Sinovac when asked whether the vaccine will end up […] - [DRDO Launches Ultra Swachh To Disinfect PPE and Other Materials](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/drdo-launches-ultra-swachh-to-disinfect-ppe-and-other-materials/): A new disinfection unit named Ultra Swachh has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to disinfect a wide range of materials, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), electronics items, fabrics and others. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), the Delhi based laboratory of DRDO has developed this product with industry partner […] - [How Bhutan Successfully Curbed The COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/how-bhutan-successfully-curbed-the-covid-19-pandemic/): Bhutan located on the eastern edge of the Himalayan Mountain region and landlocked between Asian giants India and China successfully curbed the COVID-19 pandemic. As of May 31, Bhutan reported only forty-three confirmed cases of COVID-19 and zero deaths so far. The early cases related mainly to the Middle East Region foreigners or recent returnees. […] - [Indian-American Scientist Develops 10-Minutes COVID-19 Detection Kit](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/indian-american-scientist-develops-10-minutes-covid-19-detection-kit/): In a big development, a team of United States scientists led by an Indian American researcher has developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of coronavirus in just 10 minutes. The development may lead the expansion of testing for the virus across the world. Scientists from the University of […] - [COVID-19 Bio-Medical Waste Piles Pressure on the Waste Management Sector](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/covid-19-bio-medical-waste-piles-pressure-on-the-waste-management-sector/): With surging Coronavirus cases and the uncertainty of when the pandemic will end, it’s time to ascertain the impact of the thousands of tons or more of COVID-19 waste generated across the nation. This is a glaring and significant challenge to our subtle approach to medical waste disposal and precautions to eliminate any possibility of […] - [NASA Signs Three Indian Companies To Manufacture Low-priced Ventilator](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/nasa-signs-three-indian-companies-to-manufacture-low-priced-ventilator/): The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) signed three Indian companies to manufacture low-priced ventilator for COVID-19 patients. The three Indian companies are Alpha Design Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd and Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd, the space organisation said in a statement. Recently, NASA was granted FDA authorization for its own ventilator prototype […] - [Lockdown 5.0 Focuses On Unlocking](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/lockdown-5-0-focuses-on-unlocking/): The central government issued new guidelines for lockdown 5 which is slated to begin from Monday, June 1. As per the new guidelines, activities outside containment zones have been allowed to resume in a phased manner. According to the guidelines, strict restrictions are imposed on movement in containment areas to prevent further spread of the […] - [Sun Pharma Receives Approval For Pancreatic Drug Trial On COVID-19 Patients](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/sun-pharma-receives-approval-for-pancreatic-drug-trial-on-covid-19-patients/): Drug major Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd received regulatory approval to start clinical trials of a pancreatitis drug Nafamostat Mesilate in COVID-19 patients. The company said in a statement “Nafamostat has been identified as a potential candidate for COVID-19 patients by scientists at the University of Tokyo and Leibniz Institute for Primate Research, Germany.” Nafamostat is […] - [ Indian Army Officer Major Suman Gawani Honoured With UN Award](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/indian-army-officer-major-suman-gawani-honoured-with-un-award/): Major Suman Gawani, an Indian Army officer, who served as a woman peacekeeper with the UN Mission in South Sudan last year has been awarded the prestigious ‘United Nations Military Gender Advocate award’ for her role in addressing gender-related issues in war-ravaged nation. She received the honour from UN’s Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during an online […] - [Pfizer and AstraZeneca Drug Firms Claims To Launch COVID-19 Vaccine By The End Of 2020](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/pfizer-and-astrazeneca-drug-firms-claims-to-launch-covid-19-vaccine-by-the-end-of-2020/): American drug maker Pfizer has claimed that a COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by October end, this year. The pharmaceutical company is currently conducting clinical trials for several possible vaccines in collaboration with German Firm Biotech in Europe and the United States. Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer Dr. Albert Bourla said, “If things go well, and […] - [Assam Struggles With Pre-monsoon Flood](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/assam-struggles-with-pre-monsoon-flood/): Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, around three lakh people have been affected by pre-monsoon flood situation in 11 districts of Assam. Two more people have died taking the total death count in this first wave of floods to three. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said that around 20,000 people are taking shelter […] - [New Zealand Reports Zero COVID-19 Cases In Last Five Days](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/new-zealand-reports-zero-covid-19-cases-in-last-five-days/): On Wednesday, New Zealand announced that no new cases of the deadly coronavirus illness were reported in the past five days. During a press briefing, the country’s Ministry of Health gave a update regarding the pandemic, adding that 1,400 of New Zealand’s total 1,504 people with COVID-19 have recovered and only 21 active cases remain. […] - [India Races Forward To Develop COVID-19 Vaccine In Collaboration With 30 Groups](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-races-forward-to-develop-covid-19-vaccine-in-collaboration-with-30-groups/): On Thursday, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Indian government, Prof K. Vijay Raghavan said that in India about 30 groups are trying to develop vaccines against COVID-19 and about 20 of them are keeping a good pace. The Development of vaccines generally takes 10- 15 years but India is trying to develop it in 1 […] - [Aarogya Setu App Makes Its Source Code Public](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/aarogya-setu-app-makes-its-source-code-public/): The Aarogya Setu team recently announced that the app has now been made an open-source. The app has over 114 million users and and new features are added quite often to the aplication. It is India’s first-ever contact tracing app which was launched in April this year working towards the spread of the coronavirus and has […] - [After The State Of Emergency, It’s a 'New Normal' For Japan With A Bonanza Of Guidelines](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/after-the-state-of-emergency-its-a-new-normal-for-japan-with-a-bonanza-of-guidelines/): On Monday, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted the state of emergency in Japan claiming victory for managing to keep total infections relatively low, at about 16,600 cases. Shinzo Abe while announcing the end of the state of emergency stated that now we have to change our way of thinking and have to construct a new […] - [WHO Discontinues HCQ Trial Due To Safety Concerns](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/who-discontinues-hcq-trial-due-to-safety-concerns/): WHO has announced that it has temporarily discontinued the clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine drug due to safety concerns. The decision follows a large-scale study of COVID-19 patients in the medical journal The Lancet published last week that associated the anti-malaria medication to increased risk of death and heart arrhythmia. WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus in a […] - [YouTube Abandons Michael Moore’s Documentary](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/youtube-abandons-michael-moores-documentary/): Michael Moore’s controversial documentary Planet of the Humans has been removed from YouTube. The documentary, executive-produced by Moore and written and directed by his friend Jeff Gibbs, had snagged up over 8 million views on YouTube since its launch. It was pulled from YouTube over a copyright claim attributed to four seconds of footage. The […] - [Dehing Patkai Wildlife Reserve Battle To Preserve Its Rich Biodiversity](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/dehing-patkai-wildlife-reserve-battle-to-preserve-its-rich-biodiversity/): The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) recently approved a proposal concerning the usage of 98.59 hectares of land for the extraction of coal by Coal India Limited belonging to the Dehing Patkai Wildlife Reserve. As per sources, On April 7, the Standing Committee of the Environment Ministry’s National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) had discussed a […] - [NASA And SpaceX’s First Astronaut Launch](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/nasa-and-spacexs-first-astronaut-launch/): SpaceX is on the verge of making space travel history for both itself and NASA. The private rocket company, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, is hoping to launch its first passengers into space from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US soon. They will launch its Falcon 9 rocket with two NASA astronauts on board. […] - [Glenmark To Conduct Clinical Trials Of The Antiviral Drugs Combination](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/glenmark-to-conduct-clinical-trials-of-the-antiviral-drugs-combination/): On Tuesday, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announced that it will undertake another new Phase 3 clinical trial on a combination of two anti-viral drugs Favipiravir and Umifenovir. Glenmark has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to initiate the study. The combination of two anti-viral drugs study is called the FAITH trial which will […] - [Locusts Swarm Sweeping Crops In Northern India](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/locusts-swarm-sweeping-crops-in-northern-india/): Amid the continued devastation from COVID-19 and cyclone Amphan, vicious swarms of desert locusts are sweeping over Northwest India eating up everything on the way. Millions of locusts were spotted flitting across Jaipur in Rajasthan on May 21. The Swarm entered Rajasthan from neighbouring Pakistan. At least 12 districts of Madhya Pradesh are reported to […] - ["United Sikhs" NGO Sanitised Jama Masjid](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/united-sikhs-ngo-sanitised-jama-masjid/): The United Nations-affiliated civil right and humanitarian non-profit organization ‘United Sikhs’ conducted an extensive sanitization activity ahead of Eid on Saturday at Jama Masjid. Eid prayers were offered only by the Imam and a few staff of Jama Masjid, for common people Old Delhi’s Jama Masjid was shut. United Sikhs have been working since 1999 […] - [Serum Institute Of India To Begin 3rd Phase Clinical Trials Of COVID-19 Vaccine](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/serum-institute-of-india-to-begin-3rd-phase-clinical-trials-of-covid-19-vaccine/): On Thursday, Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India (SII), said that developing a vaccine is like a rollercoaster ride with ups and downs. “Developing a vaccine is like riding a rollercoaster; there are plenty of ups and downs. Sometimes we fail, sometimes we succeed, but we must be patient and not jump to conclusions […] - [Maharashtra Government Makes A Turnaround On Resumption Of Flights; Guidelines Issued For Domestic Flyers](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/maharashtra-government-makes-a-turnaround-on-resumption-of-flights-guidelines-issued-for-domestic-flyers/): On Sunday Maharashtra Government made a turnaround, just hours after Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackrey said that there would be no resumption in domestic flight operations from Monday, Maharashtra Minorities Affairs Minister Nawab Malik announced that the state authorities agreed to operate 25 flights to and from Mumbai. The aviation ministry had also approved a schedule […] - [First Human Trial Of COVID-19 Vaccine Generates An Immune Response](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/first-human-trial-of-covid-19-vaccine-generates-an-immune-response/): The Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, in the first human trial of COVID-19 vaccine has found that a candidate generated an immune response against the virus and is safe. According to the peer-reviewed study, published in the journal The Lancet, a single dose of the vaccine is capable of producing virus-fighting antibodies and T cells, a type […] - [Green Chroma In Antarctica](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/green-chroma-in-antarctica/): A white layer of snow is a common sight in Antarctica. But this time it’s all green. Algae blooms have occupied a green chroma in few areas of the icy region. The pictures on social media have baffled netizens worldwide. New study reveals that warmer temperature in the icy regions caused by climate change is […] - [Virtual Graduation Ceremony Held In the US For Indian Students](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/virtual-graduation-ceremony-held-in-the-us-for-indian-students/): Amid coronavirus, universities around the world are adopting unique ideas to honour their graduating students by holding virtual graduation ceremony. On Friday, thousands of Indian students along with their family and friends across the US and India participated in one of its kind virtual graduation ceremony for the year 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted […] - [COVID-19 Patient Recovers After Plasma Therapy](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-patient-recovers-after-plasma-therapy/): In a positive development, the first COVID-19 patient to receive plasma therapy in Pune has recovered from the disease. The recovered patient is a 47-year-old woman, with multiple co-morbidities including hypertension, hypothyroidism and obesity. After plasma therapy, she tested negative after two rounds of tests but is still under observation at Sassoon Hospital. This is […] - [Social Isolation Can Lead To Heart Problems, Says Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/social-isolation-can-lead-to-heart-problems-says-study/): A German study has found out that social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic can lead to other health problems. To stop the spread of coronavirus, social distancing is important but social isolation may have the opposite effect on a human’s mind and body. As per the study, socially isolated people especially the older ones […] - [Is Ashwagandha An Anti-Viral Drug For Coronavirus?](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/is-ashwagandha-an-anti-viral-drug-for-coronavirus/): Currently, world’s leading scientists and researchers are in a race to develop an antidote to fight against the coronavirus pandemic which has affected more than 4 million people globally. Some of the researches to find a cure for coronavirus also relate to Ayurveda – India’s traditional medicine system. Scientists from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) […] - [Spraying Disinfectant On The Streets Is Dangerous For Human Health: WHO](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/spraying-disinfectant-on-the-streets-is-dangerous-for-human-health-who/): In the fight against coronavirus, disinfectants are playing a big role. Several countries across the world are practising the habit of spraying disinfectants out on the streets. But as per WHO reports spraying disinfectants on the streets does not eliminate the coronavirus but also leads to severe health problems. According to a WHO report on […] - [ICC Issues 'Back To Cricket Guidelines' For Resumption](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/icc-issues-back-to-cricket-guidelines-for-resumption/): The International Cricket Council is all set to resume cricket at all community, domestic and international level with comprehensive guidelines. After a phase of strict lockdown, governments across the world have started to relax the restrictions imposed due to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. For the safe resumption of the sport, the comprehensive document […] - [Amphan Leaves Behind A Trail Of Destruction; PM Conducts An Ariel Survey](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/amphan-leaves-behind-a-trail-of-destruction-pm-conducts-an-ariel-survey/): Cyclone Amphan has now weakened significantly and moved over to Bangladesh as a cyclonic storm after clobbering West Bengal, leaving at least 80 dead and blowing up shanties, uprooting thousands of trees and swamping low-lying areas. A major part of Kolkata, home to more than 14 million people, still remains waterlogged. The trail of destruction […] - [India Now World's Second Largest Manufacturer Of PPE](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-now-worlds-second-largest-manufacturer-of-ppe/): On Thursday, in a statement, the Ministry of Textiles said that India has now become the world’s second-largest manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a short period of two months. The PPE kits manufacturing in India started within two months of the coronavirus outbreak. Earlier, all PPE kits were being imported. The ministry is […] - [Philippines Bureau Of Immigration To Implement Digitized Arrival Cards](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/philippines-bureau-of-immigration-to-implement-digitized-arrival-cards/): Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Philippines Bureau of Immigration is all set to implement digitized arrival cards and records. The aim is to limit human to human contact at ports. The Bureau believes that under the ‘new normal’ with this pandemic, it will be helpful for effective surveillance of the passengers. On Wednesday, Immigration Commissioner […] - [Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package Final Tranches detail](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/aatma-nirbhar-bharat-package-final-tranches-detail/): The fourth and fifth tranche of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat package will motivate both investment and employment. The fourth tranche is a giant step towards building a self-reliant India by bringing structural policy reforms to attract investments in key infrastructure and production sectors. The fifth tranche focuses on government reforms and enhancing the ease of doing […] - [Super Cyclone Amphan Hurtled Towards Indian Shores](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/super-cyclone-amphan-hurtled-towards-indian-shores/): Cyclonic Storm Amphan left its traces of destruction in Bengal and Odisha. On Wednesday, West Bengal bore the brunt which resulted in landfalls and severe damages. Kolkata and other districts saw strong winds and heavy rain. The wind travelled with a speed ranging from 155 to 185 kmph and damaged roofs of several buildings and […] - [India Will Lead WHO Executive Board](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-will-lead-who-executive-board/): Union Health Minister and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan will be the next Chairman of the Executive Board of the World Health Organisation (WHO). As per the election procedure formality, on May 22, Dr. Vardhan will take charge as the Chairperson at WHO’s Executive Board’s meeting. Last year WHO’s South-East Asia group had unitedly decided […] - [Finance Minister Reveals Third Tranche Of Economic Package](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/finance-minister-reveals-third-tranche-of-economic-package/): Finance Minister of India on Friday unveiled the third tranche of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package measures to strengthening Infrastructure Logistics, Capacity Building, Governance and Administrative Reforms for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Processing Sectors. Key Announcements Rs 1 lakh crore to support agriculture infrastructure projects at Farm-Gate. Rs 10,000 crore scheme to help Micro Food Enterprises for […] - [Young People Are More Likely To Transmit Coronavirus Infection Than The Older Members: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/young-people-are-more-likely-to-transmit-coronavirus-infection-than-the-older-members-study/): A study from the University of the Philippines (UP) determined that coronavirus infection is affecting young people more in the Philippines. The study mention that youngsters below the age of 20 might be inclined to transmit the coronavirus infection to older members of their family or surroundings if restrictions on physical interactions are lifted. The […] - [Moderna: A Silver Lining For Researchers For COVID-19 Vaccine](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/moderna-a-silver-lining-for-researchers-for-covid-19-vaccine/): Researchers, companies and governments across the world are racing to develop vaccine to neutralize the pandemic coronavirus. Development of a new vaccine usually takes years, but judging by the pace it seems the turnaround time could be much less this time. Moderna, a US-based biotech firm says that its initial human vaccine trial has been […] - [Renowned Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Devi Shetty Praised Prime Minister For Pioneering Improvement In Higher Medical Education](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/renowned-cardiac-surgeon-dr-devi-shetty-praised-prime-minister-for-pioneering-improvement-in-higher-medical-education/): Our country is facing a lot of questions, due to many difficult challenges along with medical education being very expensive in India, but after a long time, the government has taken extensive steps to improve medical higher education. On 6 August 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced a Gazette notification for starting […] - [India Should Improve The Quality Of Local Products For Long Run: IYM Member](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-should-improve-the-quality-of-local-products-for-long-run-iym-member/): Yamaha Motor brings pleasure to millions of people by using ingenuity and enthusiasm to constantly surpass customer expectations, thereby enriching their lives. The mission of Yamaha Company focuses to get better each day and provide their customers with the best they can have. For the April-June quarter, sales of commercial vehicles dipped by 94%, three-wheelers by 92% and two-wheelers […] - [Syrian Refugees Solves Their Hunger Crisis Using Old Mattresses](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/syrian-refugees-solves-their-hunger-crisis-using-old-mattresses/): At the Zaatari camp in the middle of the Jordanian desert, something remarkable is happening. Despite poor soil and a lack of water, beds of flowers, herbs and vegetables are adding patches of colour to the otherwise barren backdrop. The team of experts in hydroponics (growing plants without soil) and soil health from the University […] - [Brazil Fires Imposes Serious Threat To World's Largest Wetland](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/brazil-fires-imposes-serious-threat-to-worlds-largest-wetland/): Brazil’s Pantanal, the largest tropical wetland in the world, is under serious threat with fires ravaging, approaching the region’s main highway. “It is extremely difficult to combat, control and combat again a fire with the dimensions that we have seen here in the Pantanal,” said Paulo Barroso, president of the local firefighting committee. Speaking on […] - [Wounds Of Terrorism Are Very Deep Says UN Secretary-General](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/wounds-of-terrorism-are-very-deep-says-un-secretary-general/): The impact of terrorism on victims can last a lifetime, and the international community can help them by seeking truth, justice and reparation, amplifying their voices and upholding their human rights, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. Speaking on International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said […] - [Highlights Of PM Modi's National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/highlights-of-pm-modis-national-digital-health-mission-ndhm/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day speech, launched the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), an initiative to digitise health records of Indians. He said that the project will provide a health ID to every person in the country, and benefit the poor. The prime minister said that whatever medicine a doctor prescribed when […] - [Loss Of Forest Cover Imposes Danger On Hornbill Birds Habitat In Arunachal Pradesh](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/loss-of-forest-cover-imposes-danger-on-hornbill-birds-habitat-in-arunachal-pradesh/): Recently, a study based on satellite data has flagged a high rate of deforestation in a major hornbill habitat in Arunachal Pradesh. Ecologists used fine-scale satellite imagery to assess the changes in forest cover of the 1,064 sq.km. covering the Papum Reserve Forest (RF) adjoining the Pakke Tiger Reserve as well as a part of […] - [Seafood Study Found Traces Of Plastic In Every Sample](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/seafood-study-found-traces-of-plastic-in-every-sample/): Marine life, as we know it, is suffering irreparable damage from the chemical pollution of the waters and the millions of tons of mismanaged waste dumped in the oceans each year. A new study of five different kinds of seafood revealed traces of plastic in every sample tested. The study led by the University of […] - [Democratic Republic of Congo Could Face World’s Worst Hunger Crisis: WFP](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/democratic-republic-of-congo-could-face-worlds-worst-hunger-crisis-wfp/): Millions of lives could be lost unless nations offer more help to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic are stoking one of the world’s worst hunger crisis, the United Nations World Food Programme warned. “So many Congolese are on the edge, and in even greater danger now of being tipped […] - [Daihar Village Son Aims To Transform His Village Into A Smart Village](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/daihar-village-son-aims-to-transform-his-village-into-a-smart-village/): Amitesh from Daihar village of Chauparan block of Hazaribagh has been in limelight these days not only in the entire region but also in Jharkhand. The village of Daihar in Chauparan block was known to be the home of the Naxalites. There was a time when several Naxalites were killed here in a police encounter. […] - [Eco-friendly Homes Will Decrease Energy Consumption In Delhi: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/eco-friendly-homes-will-decrease-energy-consumption-in-delhi-study/): A study by the country’s premier environmental think tank Center for Science and Environment (CSE) has revealed that the demand for electricity in the country’s capital is increasing due to not having eco-friendly homes. It said that the overall level of electricity demand reduced during hard lockdown but with partial unlocking and even with a […] - [43% Of Schools Globally Lacks Basic Handwashing Prior To COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/43-of-schools-globally-lacks-basic-handwashing-prior-to-covid-19/): With the reopening of schools around the world, the latest figures from the WHO / UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) show that 43% of schools around the world lack access to basic handwashing with soap and water in 2019. According to the report, around 818 million children lack basic handwashing facilities at their schools, which […] - [Wind And Solar Energy Produces Record Global Electricity In 2020](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/wind-and-solar-energy-produces-record-global-electricity-in-2020/): As per a new analysis from the environmental think tank Ember, wind and solar energy produced a record 10% of global electricity in the first half of 2020 as the world’s coal plants contributed to the sector by less than half of their capacity. It now makes up about a tenth of the global power […] - [77 Species Of Butterflies Found In Matheran Hill Station In Mumbai](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/77-species-of-butterflies-found-in-matheran-hill-station-in-mumbai/): The study conducted by Bombay Natural History Society has found 77 new species of butterflies in the ecologically sensitive forest of Matheran hill station in Mumbai. With this, the total number of butterfly species in the forest has gone up to 140. Matheran is spread over an area of 214.73 sq km and is located […] - [Reliance Foundation Joined Hands With USAID To End Digital Gender Divide In India](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/reliance-foundation-joined-hands-with-usaid-to-end-digital-gender-divide-in-india/): Nita Ambani, Chairperson of Reliance Foundation joined hands with the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, to end the digital gender divide in India. The partnership was announced at a Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) event hosted by Deputy Secretary of State of the United States Stephen Biegun and with special guest, Ivanka […] - [Russia Approved World's First Coronavirus Vaccine](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/russia-approved-worlds-first-coronavirus-vaccine/): Russia’s Health Ministry has given regulatory approval for the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine after less than two months of human testing, President Vladimir Putin said recently. With this, Russia became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine for use among tens of thousands of its citizens. Officials have said they plan to start mass […] - [Researchers Develop A Way To Turn CO2 Into Ethanol](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/researchers-develop-a-way-to-turn-co2-into-ethanol/): In a new twist for waste-to-fuel technology, a research team, led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory in collaboration with Northern Illinois University, has discovered a new electrocatalyst that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) and water into ethanol with very high energy efficiency, high selectivity for the desired final product and low […] - [Why Environmental Impact Assessment 2020 Is Receiving Criticism](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/why-environmental-impact-assessment-2020-is-receiving-criticism/): Two days before India went into lockdown in March, the Ministry of Environment had published a draft titled Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020, for public comments. The Delhi High Court had extended the deadline for sending comments by the public to the Central Government’s controversial Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification, 2020 till August 11 […] - [India's First Conservation Centre For Snow Leopards To Come Up In Uttarakhand ](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indias-first-conservation-centre-for-snow-leopards-to-come-up-in-uttarakhand/): Uttarakhand state forest department will open India’s first conservation centre for snow leopards in Uttarkashi district soon. Through this, the government plans to conserve the endangered wildlife species and promote winter tourism. According to scientists of the Wildlife Institute of India, there are about 586 snow leopards in the country at this time. The conservation […] - [Serum Institute Teams Up With Gates Foundation To Speed Up Vaccine Production](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/serum-institute-teams-up-with-gates-foundation-to-speed-up-vaccine-production/): Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) has said that it is set to enter into a partnership of $150 million with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the GAVI vaccines alliance to make 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for India and other emerging economies as early as 2021. The company has set an affordable […] - [Mauritius Oil Spill Disaster Worsens; Island Declares Environmental Emergency](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/mauritius-oil-spill-disaster-worsens-island-declares-environmental-emergency/): Mauritius has declared an environmental emergency over an oil spill caused by a Japanese-owned ship that was stranded off the coast days ago. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced the development as aerial images show a large amount of slick spreading in the turquoise waters near areas that the government termed ‘very sensitive’. The spill is […] - [PM Modi Inaugurates National Sanitation Center](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/pm-modi-inaugurates-national-sanitation-center/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Sanitation Center (Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra) built under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at Rajghat in New Delhi. This centre has been devoted to Mahatma Gandhi. Speaking after inaugurating Rashtriya Swacchata Kendra PM Modi said that the cleanliness drive has been a big support in the fight against coronavirus. After taking […] - [UN Reports Sharp Increase In Cybercrimes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/un-reports-sharp-increase-in-cybercrimes-amid-covid-19-pandemic/): The head of the United Nations counterterrorism chief, Vladimir Voronkov, has said that there has been a 350% increase in phishing websites in the first quarter of this year. Hackers mostly targeted hospitals and health care systems and thus hindered their work responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. “There has been a tremendous increase in cyber-crimes […] - [Odisha Coastal Villages Recognized As 'Tsunami Ready' By UNESCO](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/odisha-coastal-villages-recognized-as-tsunami-ready-by-unesco/): For the first time, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO has recognised two villages of Odisha as ‘Tsunami-Ready Communities.’ Two coastal villages Venkatraipur (Boxipalli) village of Rangeilunda block in Ganjam district and Noliasahi village of Ersama block in Jagatsinghpur district have been recognised as being ‘tsunami ready’ for their overall preparedness to face the tsunami disaster. With this, […] - [Carbon Emission Have Fallen Temporarily But Green Recovery Is The Key](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/carbon-emission-have-fallen-temporarily-but-green-recovery-is-the-key/): Global emissions have seen a significant but temporary drop as lockdowns confined people to their homes and travel came to a standstill. But this temporary dip will only prevent around 0.01C of warming, says a new study in Nature Climate Change. The study was published in Nature Climate Change. To figure out the impact of the […] - [From ‘What To Think’ To ‘How To Think’: PM Modi Bares His Thoughts On NEP](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/from-what-to-think-to-how-to-think-pm-modi-bares-his-thoughts-on-nep/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the inaugural address at the “Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education” under the National Education Policy (NEP). He stressed that the NEP will usher a new world order and will lay a foundation of a new India in the 21st century. He said that it is a matter of […] - [GI Tag Tussle On Basmati Rice Continues Between Two States](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/gi-tag-tussle-on-basmati-rice-continues-between-two-states/): The dispute between Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Punjab on the issue of GI tag (geographical indication) of Basmati rice has now reached the Prime Minister’s office. Controversy continues over Chief Minister Captain Amarinder`s letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which he had stated that Madhya Pradesh does not fall in the Basmati […] - [Extent Of Damage After Massive Explosions At Lebanese Capital Of Beirut](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/extent-of-damage-after-massive-explosions-at-lebanese-capital-of-beirut/): Massive explosions rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut killing at least 135 people and injuring 5,000 others. The explosion sent shockwaves across the city, causing widespread damage as far as the outskirts of Beirut. There were two explosions in Beirut in the afternoon, which occurred within minutes of each other. The explosions took place in the central […] - [India Contributes USD 15.46 Million To India-UN Development Partnership Fund](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-contributes-usd-15-46-million-to-india-un-development-partnership-fund/): The Government of India (GoI) contributed USD 15.46 million to the India-UN (United Nations) Development Partnership Fund. The contribution highlights India’s commitment to support developing nations in their developmental priorities across all Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). During a ceremony, held within social distancing guidelines, at the Permanent Mission of India to the UN, the Permanent […] - [Coronavirus Strains Shows Little Variability: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/coronavirus-strains-shows-little-variability-study/): The virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2, presents at least six strains. Despite its mutations, the virus shows little variability, and this is good news for researchers working on a viable vaccine. Published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, the ‘most extensive’ study ever carried out on SARS-CoV-2 sequencing drew from the analysis of 48,635 […] - [NGT Grants Stay On Cutting Of Coconut Trees In Agatti Island](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/ngt-grants-stay-on-cutting-of-coconut-trees-in-agatti-island/): The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted an interim stay on felling of coconut trees on Agatti Island in Lakshadweep. The decision has been taken after a local person filed a petition in view of the cutting of coconut trees for road construction on the beach. A committee has been constituted to investigate if there […] - [Mumbai Becomes First City In India To Install Female Figures On Traffic Lights](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/mumbai-becomes-first-city-in-india-to-install-female-figures-on-traffic-lights/): In a major development, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has installed traffic lights with female figures at a busy junction in Mumbai’s Dadar area to promote gender equality. Mumbai has now become the first city in India to introduce female figures on its traffic lights. This road has Siddhivinayak Temple, Mahim Dargah, Mahim church, BR […] - [Green-Ag Project Aims To Transform Indian Agriculture Sector](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/green-ag-project-aims-to-transform-indian-agriculture-sector/): Green-Ag, a project funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF), which aims to catalyze a sustainable transformation of Indian agriculture sector without compromising the country’s food security and farmers’ income, has been launched in Mizoram. Mizoram has been endowed with various elements of natural bio-diversities and it is required that the natural resources there are utilized […] - [Fires In Brazilian Amazon Forest Jumped 28% In July](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/fires-in-brazilian-amazon-forest-jumped-28-in-july/): Findings from an official data show that the number of fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest jumped 28% in July from a year ago. Brazil’s National Space Research Institute said that it recorded 6,803 incidents of fire in the Amazon rain forests last month, compared to 5,318 such incidents in the same month in 2019. Still, […] - [Indian NGO Raises $950,000 In US To Feed Mid-Day Meals To Indian School Children](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indian-ngo-raises-950000-in-us-to-feed-mid-day-meals-to-indian-school-children/): The Akshaya Patra Foundation held its virtual gala – Technology for Change, and raised $950,000 for feeding mid-day meals to school children in India. The event was attended by over 1,000 businesses, non-profits, government officials and philanthropic leaders from around the world. The evening saw celebrated volunteers and chapter teams from Austin, Dallas, and Houston. […] - [Coastal Floods May Rise To 50% In Next 80 Years](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/coastal-floods-may-rise-to-50-in-next-80-years/): According to a new study, extreme weather will make coastal areas dangerous places to live as coastal flooding is expected to rise by around 50% globally due to climate change in the next 80 years. The study, published in Springer Nature’s Scientific Reports, flashes spotlight on the social and financial impact of climate change and […] - [Climate Change May Wipe Out Polar Bears By 2100](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/climate-change-may-wipe-out-polar-bears-by-2100/): A new study in the journal Nature Climate Change has found that global warming is starving polar bears and pushing them into extinction. In some regions, they are already caught in a vicious downward spiral, as vanishing sea ice increases their annual fasts beyond their limits. As per the study, the polar bears have less […] - [UN Releases New Policy For South-East Asia To Overcome COVID-19 Impact](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/un-releases-new-policy-for-south-east-asia-to-overcome-covid-19-impact/): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a new policy to help Southeast Asia to recover from the impact of the global pandemic COVID-19. Secretary-General Guterres said that gender equality has to be laid at the foundation of retaliation against COVID-19. He stated that as in other parts of the world, the health, economic and political […] - [President Of India Gifts A Racing Cycle To A Student](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/president-of-india-gifts-a-racing-cycle-to-a-student/): In a kind gesture, President Ram Nath Kovind gifted a racing bicycle to Riyaz, a schoolboy who dreams of excelling as a cyclist, at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. 17-year-old Riyaz, a student of Sarvodaya Bal Vidhyalaya at Anand Vihar in Delhi, hails from Bihar’s Madhubani district. His family, which includes his parents, two sisters and a […] - [Climate Change May Shift Yellow Fever Burden To Central And East Africa By 2050: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/climate-change-may-shift-yellow-fever-burden-to-central-and-east-africa-by-2050-study/): According to a new study by the Imperial College London and the World Health Organisation (WHO), East African countries, including Ethiopia and Somalia, will face an estimated 25% increase in deaths from yellow fever by 2050 because of the changing temperature and the frequent occurrence of rainfalls. West African countries currently have the largest yellow […] - [1 in 3 Children Globally Are Poisoned By Lead: UNICEF Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/1-in-3-children-globally-are-poisoned-by-lead-unicef-report/): According to a new report from UNICEF and the non-profit Pure Earth, around 1 in 3 children (up to 800 million globally) are poisoned by lead, a potent neurotoxin that can cause irreparable damage to the brain. Long recognized as a health hazard, the problem of lead contamination is particularly acute in low and lower-middle-income […] - [NO2 Levels Dropped By More Than 70% In Delhi Amid Lockdown](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/no2-levels-dropped-by-more-than-70-in-delhi-amid-lockdown/): The UN policy brief stated that levels of nitrogen dioxide fell by more than 70% during the lockdown in New Delhi. The environmental gains could be temporary if the cities re-open without policies to prevent air pollution and promote de-carbonization. The UN Secretary-General’s Policy Brief on ‘COVID-19 in an Urban World’ claimed that along with […] - [What Is New National Education Policy 2020 And Why It Is Needed?](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/what-is-new-national-education-policy-2020-and-why-it-is-needed/): The Indian government recently approved the National Education Policy 2020, making way for large scale, transformational reforms in both school and higher education sectors. The new policy aims to pave the way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems in the country. This is the first education policy of the 21st century which […] - [COVID-19 Pandemic May Eradicate The Demand Of Fossil Fuels](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/covid-19-pandemic-may-eradicate-the-demand-of-fossil-fuels/): The world’s demand for fossil fuels has plunged amid the coronavirus lockdown and many energy economists believe it may fail to recover from the crisis. In a recent article published in Forbes magazine, it’s mentioned that the fossil fuel industry has faced serious headwinds for several years, but the rise of renewables combined with the […] - [Air Pollution In India Cutting Life Expectancy By 5.2 Years](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/air-pollution-in-india-cutting-life-expectancy-by-5-2-years/): A new report based on an analysis of 20 years of pollution levels has found that air pollution in India is reducing life expectancy by over five years. According to the Air Quality Life Index 2020 Annual Report published by the Energy Policy Institute of the University of Chicago (EPIC), the average Indian loses 5.2 […] - [Visually Impaired IAS Officer Becomes DC Of Bokaro District](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/visually-impaired-ias-officer-becomes-dc-of-bokaro-district/): The Jharkhand government has posted a visually impaired IAS official Rajesh Kumar Singh as the Deputy Commissioner of Bokaro district. Rajesh holds the distinction of being the first visually-impaired Deputy Commissioner in the state. Earlier, he was a special secretary in the department of Higher and Technical Education. 37-year-old Singh is the second visually challenged […] - [Bijapur Tops Aspirational Districts Ranking](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/bijapur-tops-aspirational-districts-ranking/): Government think-tank NITI Aayog recently released June month’s ranking of aspiring districts based on February-June 2020 period. Bijapur district topped in this ranking. The delta rankings took into account incremental progress made by over 112 aspirational districts across six developmental areas during February-June this year. Health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion, […] - [By 2030 India Will Have 60% Of Renewable Energy: Power Minister](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/by-2030-india-will-have-60-of-renewable-energy-power-minister/): Union Minister for Power and Renewable Energy, R K Singh has said that by 2030, India will be generating around 60% of its total electricity from renewable sources. The minister was addressing a webinar organized by sustainability think-tank The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The minister launched two reports during the webinar, one of which reassesses […] - [India's Maternal Mortality Ratio Dips To 113, Struggles To Meet SDG Target](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/indias-maternal-mortality-ratio-dips-to-113-struggles-to-meet-sdg-target/): India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio had fallen to 113 in 2016-18 from 122 in 2015-17. According to the Sample Registration System’s (SRS) estimate released by the Registrar General of India, it has fallen by 7.4%. It is still almost double the Sustainable Development Goal target set by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has set […] - [Indian Scientist Invents Active Respirator Mask For Easy Breathing](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indian-scientist-invents-active-respirator-mask-for-easy-breathing/): The COVID-19 pandemic has made the use of face masks an inevitable part of daily life. However, as the population adjusts to this unavoidable protection gear, it is encountering many a discomfort which hinders its usage to prevent the spread of the virus. SN Bose National Centre For Basic Sciences, SNBNCBS, Kolkata, has developed an […] - [Plastic Pollution In Ocean May Get Triple By 2040: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/plastic-pollution-in-ocean-may-get-triple-by-2040-study/): COVID-19 has presented additional challenges in the fight to end ocean-bound plastic pollution. The amount of plastic trash that flows into the oceans every year is expected to nearly triple by 2040 to 600 million metric tons unless companies and governments drastically reduce plastic production, says a latest study. What is the main reason for […] - [Recent Floods In India Affected 2.4 Million Children Says UNICEF](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/recent-floods-in-india-affected-2-4-million-children-says-unicef/): Many states in India are grappling with the recent floods. An estimated 2.4 million children have been affected, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said recently. UNICEF called for immediate support, more resources and innovative programmes to address the challenges. UNICEF, in a statement said, though flooding during this period of the year is common, this […] - [CPCB Directs To Store Masks And Gloves For 72 Hours Before Disposing](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/cpcb-directs-to-store-masks-and-gloves-for-72-hours-before-disposing/): The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently issued revised guidelines on the disposal of COVID-19 waste and directed that masks and gloves used by everyone, whether infected or not, should be cut and kept in paper bags for minimum 72 hours before disposing them. CPCB further added, “Discarded PPEs from the general public at commercial […] - [Nobel Prize Ceremony Cancelled For The First Time In 64 Years](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/nobel-prize-ceremony-cancelled-for-the-first-time-in-64-years/): The Nobel Foundation, which manages the Nobel Prizes, cancelled its traditional December banquet due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nobel Prize winners for 2020 will be announced but the banquet, which is always held on December 10 and normally draws around 1,300 guests, will not happen. “There are two problems. You cannot gather that many people […] - [‘India's Temperature Will Rise By 2 Degrees By The End Of This Century’](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/indias-temperature-will-rise-by-2-degrees-by-the-end-of-this-century/): Based on the mathematical modelling it is understood that India is expected to have a temperature change of 2°C by the end of the year 2100. The prediction on India’s temperature rise was made by Dr Madhavan Nair Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences. He stated his observation while delivering a lecture under the eminent […] - [What Is a Serological Survey And How Will It Be Carried Out In Delhi?](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/what-is-a-serological-survey-and-how-will-it-be-carried-out-in-delhi/): Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain recently announced that a serological survey will be conducted in the national capital every month. Recently, the government revealed the data for the serological survey conducted in Delhi between June 27 to July 10. The data showed that 22.86% people have antibodies for a viral disease while the remaining 77% […] - [First Virtual SDG Choupal Meet Over Availability Of Quality Education To Students ](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/first-virtual-sdg-choupal-meet-over-availability-of-quality-education-to-students/): Achieving inclusive and quality education for all reaffirms the belief that education is one of the most powerful and proven vehicles for sustainable development. In order to discuss the importance of digital learning to ensure the continued education of children Think tanks, NGOs, corporates came together at the first virtual SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Choupal. The event was hosted by […] - [UAE Launches Arab World's First Spacecraft For Mars Exploration](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/uae-launches-arab-worlds-first-spacecraft-for-mars-exploration/): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) created history by successfully launching its Mars spacecraft ‘Al Amal’ from a launch centre in Japan, marking the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission. Al Amal, also known as Hope Probe, weighs 1.3 tons and was launched from the H-2A rocket from Japan’s Tanegashima spaceport at 1.58 am local time. Hope […] - [Hema Becomes The First Lady Constable Of Delhi Police To Donate Plasma](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/hema-becomes-the-first-lady-constable-of-delhi-police-to-donate-plasma/): The deadly novel coronavirus has infected millions of people around the world, and yet there is no treatment available to cure the deadly disease. Scientists and doctors are exploring drugs, vaccines and multiple other treatments to fight COVID-19. One such treatment is plasma therapy and many people recently came forward for plasma donation. Hema, a […] - [Aligarh Boy Tops US High School, Aims To Become UN Human Rights Officer](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/aligarh-boy-tops-us-high-school-aims-to-become-un-human-rights-officer/): The son of a mechanic in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh has brought laurels to the country in America. Mahammad Shadab, son of a mechanic, who went to America last year through scholarship has topped high school. “Last year, I received the Kennedy-Lugar youth exchange scholarship worth Rs 20 lakh from the US government. After this, I […] - [Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promising Results, WHO Applauds Vaccine Data](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/oxford-covid-19-vaccine-shows-promising-results-who-applauds-vaccine-data/): The coronavirus vaccine that University of Oxford is developing with AstraZeneca has showed promising results in early human testing. The vaccine, called AZD1222, did not prompt any serious side effects and elicited antibody and T-cell immune responses, according to trial results published in The Lancet medical journal. Doses of the vaccine were given to 1,077 […] - [India's Population May Decline By The End Of The Century](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/indias-population-may-decline-by-the-end-of-the-century/): According to a new study regarding the increasing population worldwide, India’s population is expected to peak at 1.6 billion in 2048, after which it will steadily decline to 1.09 billion in 2100. The study also emphasizes that the decrease of the world’s population after the mid-century may also bring major changes in the global population […] - [Here’s How Assam Floods Affects Kaziranga National Park](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/heres-how-assam-floods-affects-kaziranga-national-park/): In Assam, the Brahmaputra river is flowing at dangerous levels, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting more rain in coming days. Around 85 peoplehavedied in the state in flood-related incidents so far, and more than 33 lakh people across 30 districts of the state have directly been affected by the flood. According to media reports, […] - [Conference On Financial Literacy For Millennials: A Practical Discussion To Managing Your Financial Life](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/conference-on-financial-literacy-for-millenials-a-practical-discussion-to-managing-your-financial-life/):  A conference on ‘financial literacy for millennials’ is slated to be organised under the aegis of Sandra Saksena, known financial planner. The subject has been chosen to assist millennials in getting a better understanding of thoughtful financial planning coupled with a sound financial discipline. Conceptualised by Sandra Saksena, the discussion aims to offer helpful insight […] - [Skilled Doctors And Nurses Is What India Requires Urgently, says Leading Surgeon Dr Devi Shetty](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/skilled-doctors-and-nurses-is-what-india-requires-urgently-says-leading-surgeon-dr-devi-shetty/): Leading cardiac surgeon and chairman and founder of Narayana Health, Devi Shetty has expressed concern on the rising number of COVID-19 cases. In an article published in a leading newspaper he has mentioned that India has become the third country in the world to cross one million COVID-19 cases, as on July 17 and at […] - [All India Tiger Estimation 2018 Enters Guinness World Record](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/all-india-tiger-estimation-2018-enters-guinness-world-record/): The All India Tiger Estimation 2018, released last year, has entered the Guinness World Record for being the world’s largest camera trap wildlife survey. The official site of the Guinness Book of World Record reads “Every four years since 2006, the Indian Government’s National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) […] - [273 Million Indians Moved Out Of Poverty In 10 Years, Says UN Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/273-million-indians-moved-out-of-poverty-in-10-years-says-un-report/): In India, considerable progress has been made in the field of basic universal education, gender equality in education, global economic growth and also in bringing people out of poverty. About 273 million Indians moved out of poverty between 2005-6 and 2015-16. This was revealed in a figure released by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) […] - [Mumbai-Based NGO Receives UN SDG Action Solidarity Award](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/mumbai-based-ngo-receives-un-sdg-action-solidarity-award/): Project Mumbai, a not for profit organisation engaged in making Mumbai a better city received the United Nations SDG Action Solidarity Award 2020 for stepping in to address the healthcare and grocery needs of the home quarantined by delivering medical supplies and groceries through a doorstep service. Shishir Joshi, CEO and founder of Project Mumbai, […] - [Assam Flood Wreaks Havoc On Livelihood Of 33 Lakhs People](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/assam-flood-wreaks-havoc-on-livelihood-of-33-lakhs-people/): The Brahmaputra River, along with its other tributaries, have wreaked havoc on Assam once again. The river is flowing at dangerous levels, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting more rain in coming days. Around 85 people died in the state in flood-related incidents so far and more than 33 lakh people across 28 districts of […] - [Decentralization, Decarburization, and Discipline are India’s Engine For Economic Recovery, says Dr. RA Mashelkar](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/decentralization-decarburization-and-discipline-are-indias-engine-for-economic-recovery-says-dr-ra-mashelkar/): “India has hopped on to a rapid economic recovery post COVID and it should not go back to the pre COVID times,” were the words of eminent scientist Dr RA Mashelkar while delivering the Amity Eminent Webinar organised by Amity University Gurugram. He stressed upon the importance of Decentralization, Decarburization, and Discipline and emphasised that […] - [Indian Origin Entrepreneur Lord Swraj Paul Donates $5 million To MIT](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indian-origin-entrepreneur-lord-swraj-paul-donates-5-million-to-mit/): The United Kingdom-based, Jalandhar born entrepreneur Lord Swraj Paul has donated $5 million to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), for the Swraj Paul Theatre at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium. It’s the same place where he completed his mechanical engineering. A statement from Paul’s office said that MIT will receive the donation through the Paul family’s […] - [NITI Aayog Presents India’s Progress Report Of SDG 2030 To UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/niti-aayog-presents-indias-progress-report-of-sdg-2030-to-un/): NITI Aayog presented India’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, 2020. HLPF is an international platform for follow-up and review of progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The review report released by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, Chairman Dr VK Paul and SDG […] - [Skill, Re-skill And Upskill Is Modi’s Message To The Youth](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/skill-re-skill-and-upskill-is-modis-message-to-the-youth/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation’s youths on World Youth Skills Day and stressed on the fact that today skill is the greatest strength of the youth. “The mantra to stay relevant in times of coronavirus is to skill, re-skill and upskill,” the prime minister said. “If there is no desire to learn anything […] - [COVID-19 Pandemic Is Heading Towards The Worst, Warns WHO](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-pandemic-is-heading-towards-the-worst-warns-who/): The number of coronavirus infections around the world hit 13 million recently, climbing by a million in just five days. “There would be no return to the “old normal” in the foreseeable future, especially if preventive measures were neglected. The virus remains public enemy number one,” World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told […] - [SDG's Zero Hunger Target Is in Crisis Amid Pandemic: UN Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/sdgs-zero-hunger-target-is-in-crisis-amid-pandemic-un-report/): The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development puts forward a transformational vision recognizing that our world is changing, bringing with it new challenges that must be overcome if we are to live in a world without hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in any of its forms. But the COVID-19 pandemic is a health and humanitarian crisis […] - [The Chulha Trap – A Toxic Silent Killer](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-chulha-trap-a-toxic-silent-killer/): The centuries old tradition of the humble chulha, a U-shaped clay or mud stove is most commonly used for cooking in many areas of rural India. Cooking is normally done in earthen pots by burning of solid fuels such as wood, animal dung, crop/agricultural residues, charcoal (biomass) fueled by kerosene or coal. This slow cooking […] - [Sexual And Reproductive Health Of Women Neglected Amid COVID-19: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/sexual-and-reproductive-health-of-women-neglected-amid-covid-19-un/): The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all globally but not everyone is affected equally. Recently, on World Population Day, Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that amid coronavirus the burden on health systems has increased and sexual and reproductive health of women and girls is being neglected which is a matter of deep concern. He urged countries to […] - [Russia's Sechenov University Claims To Develop First COVID-19 Vaccine](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/russias-sechenov-university-claims-to-develop-first-covid-19-vaccine/): As the world races towards finding an effective and safe vaccine against the novel coronavirus, the clinical trials of the world’s first coronavirus vaccine on volunteers at Russia’s Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University have been completed, reports a Russian agency. The vaccine is named “Gam-COVID-Vac Lyo”. It is believed that if the claim of […] - [Global Acceleration Framework To Accelerate Water And Sanitization for 2030 SDG 6](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/global-acceleration-framework-to-accelerate-water-and-sanitization-for-2030-sdg-6/): Agenda for Sustainable Development 2030 offers a historic opportunity to set a new course for the next era of global human development, one that promises transformational change for children and their families. Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are the ambitious new agenda with a distinct sector goal (SDG 6) that focuses universal, sustainable, and equitable […] - [Arctic Fires Emitted Record Carbon DiOxide In Last 18 Years](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/arctic-fires-emitted-record-carbon-dioxide-in-last-18-years/): Amid the coronavirus pandemic crisis across the world, the health of Earth’s coldest areas is greatly deteriorating. Intense wildfires in the Arctic have released more polluting gases into the Earth’s atmosphere in the last month than any other fires in 18 years. Since the start of June, the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) has tracked […] - [UNEP Publishes Report On Zoonotic Diseases](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/unep-publishes-report-on-zoonotic-diseases/): As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has warned that further outbreaks will emerge if governments don’t take active measures to prevent other zoonotic diseases from crossing into the human population. The UNEP and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) recently launched the […] - [Half Of The World's Population Unaware Of Accurate Air Pollution Figures: Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/half-of-the-worlds-population-unaware-of-accurate-air-pollution-figures-report/): A report by an international NGO, Open Act, has revealed large-scale disparities in the availability of air quality information around the world. According to the report, half of the world’s population is unaware of the actual data of air pollution. The report titled, Open Air Quality Data: The Global State of Play’, is supported by […] - [Climate Change May Reduce Worldwide GDP Through More Than 20%](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/climate-change-may-reduce-worldwide-gdp-through-more-than-20/): Temperature levels through 2100 might reduce worldwide GDP through more than 20%, and the related economic impact is expected to turn climate change into an enormous driver of worldwide inequality, is the finding of a recent analysis. A new analysis of the relationship between heat and economic performance was released this week by Oxford Economics, […] - [PM Modi Inaugurates Asia's Largest Solar Power Plant ](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/pm-modi-inaugurates-asias-largest-solar-power-plant/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Asia’s largest solar power plant in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district through video conferencing. While inaugurating the plant he said that it will reduce emission equivalent to approximately 15 lakh tonne of carbon dioxide every year. He also stated that India is among the top 5 nations in the world in […] - [COVID-19 Will Push More Than 250 Million People Towards Extreme Poverty By 2030](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-will-push-more-than-250-million-people-towards-extreme-poverty-by-2030/): The global coronavirus disease COVID-19 pandemic has pushed more than 250 million people to the brink of starvation and dashed hopes of eradicating extreme poverty by 2030, a United Nation’s expert said in a report. The report criticized the way governments have banked on economic growth to lift people out of poverty. The report, presented […] - [Know More About Human Clinical Trials Of Vaccines](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/know-more-about-human-clinical-trials-of-vaccines/): India has developed its first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, and has started its preparations to begin the much-awaited human clinical trials. Covaxin will be tested on more than 1100 people. The vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech recently got the green signal from ICMR and the apex body has given nod to a total of 12 […] - [WHO Acknowledges Evidence About Airborne Transmission Of Coronavirus](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/who-acknowledges-evidence-about-airborne-transmission-of-coronavirus/): In a mildly alarming update, the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged increasing evidence about airborne transmission of the coronavirus following a letter from scientists urging the group to update its guidance on the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization in a statement said it would put out a new scientific brief within days. […] - [Pink Ice On Alps Indicate Effects Of Climate Change](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/pink-ice-on-alps-indicate-effects-of-climate-change/): Pink glacial ice has mysteriously appeared in the Alps. The pink hue is caused by algae that accelerate the effects of climate change. Scientists are investigating the appearance of pink glacial ice in the Alps. Observers noticed the unusual hue in the Presena glacier in the far northern Italian region of Sondrio. Striking photos and […] - [8 Lakh Indians May Be Forced To Leave Kuwait ](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/8-lakh-indians-may-be-forced-to-leave-kuwait/): Some 8 lakh Indians may be forced to leave Kuwait after the Gulf country’s parliamentary committee approved a draft expat quota bill seeking to gradually slash the number of foreign workers in the region. The National Assembly’s legal and legislative committee has determined that the Expat Quota Bill is constitutional. What is the Kuwait Expat […] - [Know More About India’s First Plasma Bank And Associated Plasma Therapy](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/know-more-about-indias-first-plasma-bank-and-associated-plasma-therapy/): As the government works double-time alongside companies to test and manufacture an effective vaccine for the coronavirus, researchers are busy examining other drugs and treatments for COVID-19. Little attention has been directed toward a less glamorous form of treatment – plasma therapy. The therapy has been used experimentally in the past and has become a […] - [South Pole Warming Three Times Faster](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/south-pole-warming-3-times-faster-in-the-last-30-years/): This year’s record-breaking heatwave in Siberia has drawn attention to the fact that the climate crisis is warming the Arctic about twice as fast as the mid-latitudes. But things are also heating up on the other side of Earth. South Pole – the most remote place on Earth, has heated more than three times faster […] - [Koalas On Track Of Extinction By 2050 In Australia ](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/koalas-on-track-of-extinction-by-2050-in-australia/): Koalas in the Australian state of New South Wales are on track to become extinct before 2050 due to continuous destruction of their habitat and frequent natural disasters occurring in the region, says an official report by a parliamentary committee of the country. The report further mentions that habitat loss is seen as the biggest […] - [India Has Its First Homegrown Social Media App And It’s Called Elyments](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-has-its-first-homegrown-social-media-app-and-its-called-elyments/): Over the past few months, PM Modi has been strongly advocating the message of ‘self-reliance’, asking the nation to strive towards building an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat.’ In a massive step towards this direction, IT professionals have designed India’s very own super social media app – Elyments. The Vice President of the country, Venkaiah Naidu launched the […] - [Mysterious Death Of More Than 350 Elephants Plagues Botswana](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/mysterious-death-of-more-than-350-elephants-plagues-botswana/): Adding another tragic event to 2020 is the unexplained deaths of over 350 elephants in the Southern African country of Botswana over the last two months. The case is of the Okavango Delta in the northern part of the country. The landlocked Southern African country has the world’s largest elephant population, estimated to be around […] - [E-waste Increase By 20% In Just Five Years: Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/e-waste-increase-by-20-in-just-five-years-report/): A fast-growing mountain of toxic e-waste is polluting the planet and damaging health says a report. According the UN’s Global E-waste Monitor report), every year, nearly $10 billion worth of precious metals such as gold and platinum are dumped. The precious metals are used in electric equipment and contribute to the ever-increasing dump of e-waste […] - [SERB Launches ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ Scheme](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/serb-launches-accelerate-vigyan-scheme/): The Science and Engineering Research Board have launched a new scheme called ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ to provide a single platform for research internships, capacity building programs and workshops across the country. Plan of Action This inter-ministerial scheme is to encourage high-end scientific research and prepare scientific manpower, which can lead to research careers and a knowledge-based […] - [Jharkhand Boy Awarded UK's prestigious Diana Award](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/jharkhand-boy-awarded-uks-prestigious-diana-award/): In recognition of creating and sustaining positive change, 21-year-old Neeraj Murmu, a former child labourer from Duliakarambal Mitra Village in Giridih district of Jharkhand, run by the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation, has been awarded the UK’s prestigious Diana Award for educating poor and marginalized children. Neeraj isone among 25 who were honoured with this prestigious award. […] - [Bharat Biotech May Launch First Made In India COVID-19 Vaccine COVAXIN In August](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/bharat-biotech-may-launch-first-made-in-india-covid-19-vaccine-covaxin-in-august/): In a major development related to vaccine for coronavirus, Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has announced that it has successfully developed COVAXIN, India’s first vaccine candidate for COVID-19, in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) National Institute of Virology (NIV). This is as per a letter written as internal communication by ICMR to Bharat Biotech […] - [Sanjay Rai and Delhi Club Foundation Extend A Helping Hand To The Needy](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/sanjay-rai-and-delhi-club-foundation-extend-a-helping-hand-to-the-needy/): Delhi Riding Club Foundation is a non-profit organization which extends financial and non-financial support at the grassroots level and works in the area of education, health and community development. In times of need, every bit of help counts and Delhi Riding Club Foundation remains at the forefront during this testing period. The Foundation, through its […] - [“Sankalp Parva” To Enhance Healthy Environment Of India](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/sankalp-parva-to-enhance-healthy-environment-of-india/): To enhance the herbal wealth of India and to support a clean and healthy environment, PM Narendra Modi has called for planting at least five trees either on office campus or wherever it is possible to ensure a clean and healthy environment in the country. Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent charge) […] - [19 Million Stillbirths Will Take Place Before 2030: World Bank](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/19-million-stillbirths-will-take-place-before-2030-world-bank/): The World Health Organization, UNICEF, and partners said there are about 2 million stillbirths every year, mostly in the developing world, according to the first-ever global estimates published recently. The U.N. health agency said that last year three of every four stillbirths occurred in sub-Saharan Africa or Southern Asia. The first-ever joint global estimates also point out […] - [COVID-19 Can Push 150 Million People Into Extreme Poverty: World Bank](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/covid-19-can-push-150-million-people-into-extreme-poverty-world-bank/): More than 150 million people may fall into extreme poverty throughout the world by 2021 as a result of the economic contraction caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the World Bank said recently. It said the countries will have to prepare for a “different economy” post-COVID by allowing capital, labour, skills and innovation to move […] - [Mysterious Toxic Spill In East Russia Killed 95% Of Marine Life On Seabed](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/mysterious-toxic-spill-in-east-russia-killed-95-of-marine-life-on-seabed/): A suspected spillage of toxic chemicals on the coast of far east Russia has wiped out almost all marine life on the area’s seabed, scientists have said. Divers who inspected the waters off a 25-mile stretch of Kamchatka peninsula reported that 95 per cent of creatures on the ocean floor were dead; findings they said […] - [UN World Food Programme Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2020](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/un-world-food-programme-wins-nobel-peace-prize-2020/): The United Nations’ World Food Program recently won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity around the globe. The Rome-based organization assisted almost 100 million people in 88 countries around the world last year. “With this year’s award, the (committee) wishes to turn the eyes of the world […] - [Nitrogen Fertilizers May Rise Global Mean Temperature ](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/nitrogen-fertilizers-may-rise-global-mean-temperature/): Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a highly potent greenhouse gas, and its impact on global warming is 300 times larger than that of carbon dioxide (CO2). Once emitted, N2O remains in the atmosphere for more than 100 years. Researchers have found that emissions of the substance, also known as laughing gas, are consistent with scenarios where […] - [14 Million Tonnes Of Plastic Present At The Bottom Of The Oceans: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/14-million-tonnes-of-plastic-present-at-the-bottom-of-the-oceans-study/): The ocean is said to be Earth’s life support, with 97% of the world’s water held by the ocean. We rely on it to regulate our climate, absorb CO2 and it is the number one source for protein for over a billion people. As many as 14 million tonnes of plastic pieces less than 5 […] - [India Hopes To Vaccinate 25 Crore Citizens By July 2021: Health Minister](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-hopes-to-vaccinate-25-crore-citizens-by-july-2021-health-minister/): India hoping to vaccinate 20 crores to 25 crore citizens by July next year. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan, during the fourth edition of his Samvaad, said that India is hoping to provide vaccine doses to 20-25 crore people by July 2021. While the government is also keeping a close […] - [58% Of Women Faces Online Harassment And Abuse Says Global Survey](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/58-of-women-faces-online-harassment-and-abuse-says-global-survey/): A latest global survey carried out across 22 countries has revealed that girls and young women are one of the biggest targets of online violence and abuse. Ahead of International Day of Girl Child 2020, a survey conducted by Plan International, a Non- Government Organization (NGO) working for children’s rights and equality for girls in […] - [MOSE Flood Barrier Protects Venice Against Flood](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/mose-flood-barrier-protects-venice-against-flood/): A rising tide threatened to flood Venice, Italy, recently, providing the first test for the city’s long-awaited flood barrier. The tide peaked around four feet, potentially affecting more than one-third of the city, but controversial underwater barriers contained the rising waters. A high tide of 135cm was forecast – one that would usually inundate the […] - [Noble Prize For Medicine Goes To The Scientists Discovered Hepatitis C](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/noble-prize-for-medicine-goes-to-the-scientists-discovered-hepatitis-c/): In the midst of a viral pandemic, three discoverers of an entirely different virus – hepatitis C – have been awarded the Nobel prize in medicine. Harvey Alter from the US National Institutes of Health, Michael Houghton at Canada’s University of Alberta and Charles Rice at the Rockefeller University in the US share this year’s […] - [2.5 Million Girl Children Are At Risk Of Child Marriage Amid Pandemic](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/2-5-million-girl-children-are-at-risk-of-child-marriage-amid-pandemic/): The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic may undermine a quarter century’s progress in curbing child marriages and increase under-age pregnancies, a new report has warned. At least 2.5 million girl children are at risk of child marriage in the next two years because of the new coronavirus pandemic. According to the report by international non-profit […] - [Japan Airlines Replaces Ladies And Gentlemen With Gender Neutral Greetings](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/japan-airlines-replaces-ladies-and-gentlemen-with-gender-neutral-greetings/): Just like everything else this year, the aviation industry has been witnessing some changes, too and in the major development, a Japanese airline has been thinking outside the box. Japan Airlines (JAL) will replace its “ladies and gentlemen” in-flight and airport announcements with gender-neutral greetings from October month. They will be ditching the usual greeting, […] - [Brutality Against Minors Is Unacceptable But Preventable: Ayushmann Khurrana](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/brutality-against-minors-is-unacceptable-but-preventable-ayushmann-khurrana/): Indian Bollywood Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been recently appointed as UNICEF’s Celebrity Advocate for their global campaign EVAC (Ending Violence Against Children) and he is fully committed to bringing much-needed attention and awareness to this priority issue. He says brutality against minors is unacceptable but preventable. Ayushmann says: “As a prominent UNICEF lawyer, it is […] - [Alex Storm Caused Havoc Near French-Italian Border](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/alex-storm-caused-havoc-near-french-italian-border/): The region near French-Italian border is battling floods as storm Alex hit the area recently. The storm has caused heavy flooding. The floods have damaged homes and swept away roads. Storm Alex ravaged several villages around Nice on the French Riviera. At least two people were dead and 24 missing in the mountainous region that […] - [99% Of Indian Cities Have Become Open Defecation Free](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/99-of-indian-cities-have-become-open-defecation-free/): Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry recently celebrated six glorious years of Swachh Bharat Mission, urban and organised a webinar on ‘Swachhata ke 6 saal, Bemisaal. On this occasion, the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) announced that more than 99% of the cities across India have become Open Defecation Free, ODF. Nevertheless, the survey […] - [China Pledges To Reach Carbon Neutrality Before 2060](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/china-pledges-to-reach-carbon-neutrality-before-2060/): China is the world’s top emitter of carbon, which in 2019 released nearly double the emissions of the US with almost zero coal power plants. The significant new announcement in a virtual address to the 75th UN General Assembly recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would deliver a stronger emissions reduction target, peak emissions […] - [Face Masks Unlikely To Cause Carbon Poisoning: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/face-masks-unlikely-to-cause-carbon-poisoning-study/): According to a new study, even in patients with lung disease, exposure to carbon dioxide is unlikely to worsen the face mask, refuting statements linking toxicity by exhaled gas to mask-wearing. The study, published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, assessed problems associated with changes in oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in healthy […] - [UN Hosts Its First International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/un-hosts-its-first-international-day-of-awareness-of-food-loss-and-waste/): The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations hosted its “First International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste” recently. This year is the first-ever observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. It also comes during the global COVID-19 pandemic, that has brought about a global wake-up […] - [Spanish Company Urbaser-Sumeet Takes Charge Of Waste Management In Chennai](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/spanish-company-urbaser-sumeet-takes-charge-of-waste-management-in-chennai/): A Spanish environmental management company, Urbaser-Sumeet, will take charge of waste management in seven zones in Chennai from October. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami recently inaugurated this new solid waste management of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). While the Spanish firm has been contracted for eight years and will take over collection and transportation […] - [ICMR Updates Ideal Body Weight Of Indian Men And Women](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/icmr-updates-ideal-body-weight-of-indian-men-and-women/): The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), in its new report, has increased the average body weight for Indians by 5kg. Accordingly, the average weight for Indian men has been increased from the 60kg set in 2010 to 65kg now, while that of Indian women has been changed from 50kg from 10 years ago to 55kg […] - [COVID-19 May Sink 38 Million People Of East Asia and The Pacific Into Poverty: World Bank](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/covid-19-may-sink-38-million-people-of-east-asia-and-the-pacific-into-poverty-world-bank/): The pandemic is creating a class of “new poor” across East Asia and the Pacific with 38 million more people expected to sink into poverty in 2020, according to the World Bank. The World Bank recently said that East Asia and the Pacific region(EAP) is expected to grow at 0.9% this year, the lowest since […] - [Plastic-Eating Super Enzyme Can Solve Plastic Pollution Crisis](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/plastic-eating-super-enzyme-can-solve-plastic-pollution-crisis/): A group of scientists have created a “super-enzyme” that could, they hope, help to solve the world’s plastic problems. The super-enzyme that eats plastic could be “a significant leap forward” in finding solutions to tackle the pollution crisis, scientists hope. Professor John McGeehan, director of the Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI) at the University of […] - [Indian Actor Sonu Sood Receives SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indian-actor-sonu-sood-receives-sdg-special-humanitarian-action-award/): Indian Actor Sonu Sood has been conferred with the prestigious SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for his philanthropic work during coronavirus induced lockdown. The actor has received the award for selflessly extending a helping hand and sending lakhs of migrants, stranded students across geographies abroad, back to their […] - [Kerala Wins UN Award For Controlling Non-Communicable Diseases-Related SDG's](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/kerala-wins-un-award-for-controlling-non-communicable-diseases-related-sdgs/): Kerala the southern state of India won a United Nations for its “outstanding contribution” towards the “non-communicable diseases-related sustainable development goals”. World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the UN Interagency Task Force (UNIATF) award this year on prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. The award recognises achievements during 2019 on the multisectoral action […] - [Airbus May Develop World’s First Zero-Emission Commercial Aircraft By 2035](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/airbus-may-develop-worlds-first-zero-emission-commercial-aircraft-by-2035/): Airbus, a Netherland-based multinational aerospace company, has announced its plans to develop the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035. Boeing’s (BA) European rival recently revealed three concepts that will explore different options for using hydrogen as a primary source of power to fly planes. “This is a historic moment for the commercial aviation sector […] - [PM Modi Addresses 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Session](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/pm-modi-addresses-75th-united-nations-general-assembly-unga-session/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed the general debate of the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This year, due to the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister’s speech at the General Assembly session was a pre-recorded broadcast. The Prime Minister spoke on United Nations role against coronavirus fight, advocated for India’s permanent membership at […] - [All India Happiness Report Releases Top 10 Happiest States In India](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/all-india-happiness-report-releases-top-10-happiest-states-in-india/): The first All India Happiness Report (AIHR)-2020, covering all states and union territories measuring happiness across the country, what contributes to people’s happiness, the impact of COVID-19 on happiness and insights from thought leaders released recently.  The study is based on a nationwide survey covering 16,950 people between March and July 2020 by Professor Rajesh […] - [West Bengal Transport Corporation Introduces First Of Its Kind 'Tram Library'](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/west-bengal-transport-corporation-introduces-first-of-its-kind-tram-library/): Combining the educational ethos and the significance of an eco-pleasant mode of transport, the West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) introduced a tram library recently. Passing through College Street also known as ‘boipara’ or “the area of books”, the single coach AC tram will run regularly between Esplanade and Shyambazar, one of the oldest tram routes […] - [India Was Poorly Prepared To Deal With Climate Reality: World Risk Index 2020](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/india-was-poorly-prepared-to-deal-with-climate-reality-world-risk-index-2020/): India was ‘poorly prepared’ to deal with ‘climate reality’, due to which it was more vulnerable to extreme natural disasters, according to the World Risk Index (WRI) 2020. Among continents, Oceania is at the highest risk, followed by Africa and the Americas. WRI has been developed in cooperation with the United Nations University’s Institute for Environment […] - [Global Labour Income Declines By USD 3.5 Trillion This Year: ILO](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/global-labour-income-declines-by-usd-3-5-trillion-this-year-ilo/): The labour income across the world is estimated to have declined by 10.7% or USD 3.5 trillion, in the first three quarters of this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said. “The devastating losses in working hours attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic have introduced a ‘large’ drop-in labour earnings for […] - [India Will End Tuberculosis Five Years Ahead Of SDG: Union Health Minister](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-will-end-tuberculosis-five-years-ahead-of-sdg-union-health-minister/): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan recently addressed the ministers of the Member Nations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and heads and representatives of the United Nation agencies and partner organisations and shed light on India’s role and contribution towards strengthening multisectoral action and progress towards ending TB, especially in the context of the COVID-19 […] - [Amazon Launches "Climate Pledge Friendly" Program For Customers ](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/amazon-launches-climate-pledge-friendly-program-for-customers/): Amazon.com Inc, the world’s biggest online retailer, recently launched a “Climate Pledge Friendly” program that will make it easy for customers to discover and shop for more sustainable products. As part of this program, customers will now see the “Climate Pledge Friendly” label when searching for more than 25,000 products. Amazon said it has a […] - [UNEP Appoint Gujarat's Teen As Regional Ambassador For India](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/unep-appoint-gujarats-teen-as-regional-ambassador-for-india/): In a proud moment for India, a 17-year-old girl from Surat, Gujarat, has been appointed as Regional Ambassador for India by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – Tunza Eco-Generation (TEG). The girl, Khushi Chindaliya, has been passionate about protecting the environment and raising awareness on the issue from a very young age. An avid […] - [Without Comprehensive Reforms, UN Faces A Crisis Of Confidence: PM Modi](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/without-comprehensive-reforms-un-faces-a-crisis-of-confidence-pm-modi/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations said that without comprehensive reforms, the UN faces a crisis of confidence. The Prime Minister highlighted that we cannot fight today’s challenges with outdated structures. PM Modi’s call for reformed multilateralism assumes special significance as it comes ahead of India taking […] - [Ganga River Water Quality Deteriorate Amid COVID-19 Lockdown: CPCB](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/ganga-river-water-quality-deteriorate-amid-covid-19-lockdown-cpcb/): A brand new report, launched by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), has discovered that the Ganga river water quality did not improve during the coronavirus illness (COVID-19)-induced lockdown interval. The river’s water quality had worsened in many stretches, the analysis suggested. The water quality of Ganga, Beas, Chambal, Sutlej and Swarnarekha did not comply […] - [NASA Captures Images Of Wet and Dry Cycles in Etosha Pan In Africa’s Namibia](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/nasa-captures-images-of-wet-and-dry-cycles-in-etosha-pan-in-africas-namibia/): A bright salt pan to a wet and lush landscape – the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently captured images depicting the wet and dry cycles of Etosha Pan in Africa’s Namibia through the year. Though unusually dry weather left Etosha Pan without water in December 2019, just two months later a […] - [In A First, Two Women Officers To Operate Helicopters From Indian Navy Warships](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/in-a-first-two-women-officers-to-operate-helicopters-from-indian-navy-warships/): In a major step towards gender equality in the armed forces, two women have created history by becoming the first to be deployed on Indian Navy warships as part of the ship’s crew. Sub-lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub-lieutenant Riti Singh became the first-ever women airborne combatants of the Indian Navy to operate helicopters from the […] - [Udit Singhal From India Chosen For UN 2020 Class of Young Leaders for SDG](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/udit-singhal-from-india-chosen-for-un-2020-class-of-young-leaders-for-sdg/): An 18-year-old start-up founder in India, Udit Singhal, has been named by the United Nations as part of the list of 2020 Class of Young Leaders for Sustainable Development Goals. This is the highest-profile recognition opportunity at the world body for youngsters who are leading efforts to combat the world’s most pressing issues. Selected by […] - [UN Chief Urge World Billionaires To Help To Combat World Hunger Amid COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/un-chief-urge-world-billionaires-to-help-to-combat-world-hunger-amid-covid-19/): The World Food Program chief has warned that millions of people are close to starvation because of the deadly combination of conflict, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. United Nations food chief David Beasley called on the world’s billionaires to step up to help save about 30 million people he said are at risk of […] - [Global Sea Levels Could Rise 15 inches By 2100 Due To Greenhouse Emissions: NASA](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/global-sea-levels-could-rise-15-inches-by-2100-due-to-greenhouse-emissions-nasa/): An international effort that brought together more than 60 ice, ocean and atmospheric scientists from three dozen international institutions has generated new estimates of how much of an impact Earth’s melting ice sheets could have on global sea levels by 2100. If greenhouse gas emissions continue apace, Greenland and Antarctica’s melting ice sheets could together […] - [French Firm Develops Biodegradable And Compostable Face Masks](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/french-firm-develops-biodegradable-and-compostable-face-masks/): The concern is growing over the impact of disposable protective equipment during the pandemic, with an estimated 194 billion single-use face masks and gloves used globally every month worldwide, according to one report. In a factory south of Paris, a laser cuts through a hemp canvas on the production line of what the manufacturer says […] - [India Ranks 116 In the World Bank's Human Capital Index](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-ranks-116-in-the-world-banks-human-capital-index/): In the latest edition of the World Bank’s annual Human Capital Index, India has been ranked at 116th position. The index benchmarks the key components of human capital across countries. However, India’s score increased to 0.49 from 0.44 in 2018, as per the Human Capital Index report released by the World Bank recently. The 2020 […] - [60% Students In India Travel To School On Foot: Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/60-students-in-india-travel-to-school-on-foot-report/): The National Statistical Organisation’s (NSO) latest report on education is out, and it sheds light on a lot of aspects crucial to primary and upper primary education in India. According to the NSO report, almost 60% of the students in India walk to school. The numbers are significantly higher in rural areas for primary and […] - [Underwater Datacenters Are Feasible And Environmentally Practical: Microsoft](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/underwater-datacenters-are-feasible-and-environmentally-practical-microsoft/): A little over two years ago, a shipping container-sized cylinder bearing Microsoft’s name and logo was lowered onto the ocean floor off the northern coast of Scotland. Earlier this summer, marine specialists reeled up a shipping-container-size datacenter coated in algae, barnacles and sea anemones from the seafloor. The retrieval launched the final phase of a […] - [Indian Cities Witness Significant Drop In Global Smart City Index](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indian-cities-witness-significant-drop-in-global-smart-city-index/): The Institute for Management Development, in collaboration with Singapore University for Technology and Design (SUTD), has released the 2020 Smart City Index, with key findings on how technology is playing a role in the COVID-19 era in a way that is likely to remain. Four Indian cities, New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, witnessed a […] - [Russia To Supply 100 Million Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccines To Indian Pharma Giant Dr Reddy’s](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/russia-to-supply-100-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines-to-indian-pharma-giant-dr-reddys/): Russia has agreed to supply coronavirus vaccines to Indian pharma giant Dr Reddy’s Laboratory Ltd. and also assist in conducting clinical trials of Russian vaccine Sputnik V. It will distribute 10 crore doses of the anti-coronavirus vaccine, said a press note released by Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF). Deliveries to India could begin in late […] - [Indian Farmers Protests Against Centre's Agri-ordinances](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indian-farmers-protests-against-centres-agri-ordinances/): After the Monsoon session of Parliament began this week, the Centre introduced three Bills in the parliament which seek to replace the recent ordinances to allow barrier-free inter-state trading of farm goods and contract farming. The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed two bills aiming to liberalise the agriculture sector and provide freedom to farmers and […] - [COVID-19 Halted 20 Years Of Progress Towards UN Sustainable Development Goals: Bill Gates](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/covid-19-halted-20-years-of-progress-towards-un-sustainable-development-goals-bill-gates/): The effects of the coronavirus pandemic have halted and reversed global health progress, setting it back 25 years and exposing millions to the risk of deadly disease and poverty, a report by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation warned. Because of Covid-19, extreme poverty has increased by 7%, and routine vaccine coverage, a good proxy […] - [Danish Toymaker Company LEGO All Set To Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Packaging](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/danish-toymaker-company-lego-all-set-to-eliminate-single-use-plastic-packaging/): The Lego Group, Danish toy Production Company, best known for the manufacture of Lego-brand toys, consisting mostly of interlocking plastic bricks has announced plans to package its products in recyclable paper rather than single-use plastic. The Danish toymaker said it will start making the switch next year and expects plastic bags to be completely phased out […] - [World Fails To Meet Targets To Safeguard Species And Ecosystems: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/world-fails-to-meet-targets-to-safeguard-species-and-ecosystems-un/): The United Nations new scorecard found that the world has largely failed to meet 20 different targets to safeguard species and ecosystems. Six of those 20 goals were “partially achieved,” and the rest were not. The Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 report, published by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), reveals the world has failed […] - [Google’s  Lifetime Net Carbon Footprint Is Now Zero](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/googles-lifetime-net-carbon-footprint-is-now-zero/): Google CEO, Sundar Pichai recently announced that the company had become one the first to eliminate their entire carbon legacy. The company had earlier become carbon neutral in 2007. This means that Google’s lifetime net carbon footprint is now zero, making it the first major company to get this done, to date. In addition to […] - [Ebola Outbreak Could Spread Beyond Democratic Republic of the Congo: WHO](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/ebola-outbreak-could-spread-beyond-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-who/): The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that Ebola is spreading in a western province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), raising fears that the disease could reach neighbouring Republic of Congo and even the capital, Kinshasa. “The most recently affected area, Bomongo, is the second affected health zone that borders the Republic of […] - [UNICEF Announces Ayushmann Khurrana As Its Celebrity Advocate For Children's Rights Campaign](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/unicef-announces-ayushmann-khurrana-as-its-celebrity-advocate-for-childrens-rights-campaign/): UNICEF India today announced Indian film actor and thought-leader, Ayushmann Khurrana, as its celebrity advocate for promoting rights #ForEveryChild. Ayushmann Khurrana will support UNICEF towards its work around ending violence against children. The actor will work for children in India and joins Football legend David Beckham, who works on this campaign globally. Dr Yasmin Ali […] - [Health Ministry Issues Protocols For COVID-19 Recovered Patients](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/health-ministry-issues-protocols-for-covid-19-recovered-patients/): In the light of growing evidence of post-COVID recovery complications, the Health Ministry recently issued ‘Post Covid-19 Management Protocol’ that mandate follow-up of discharged patients at health facilities within a week. The ministry’s recommendations include daily practice of yoga, morning or evening walks and a teaspoon of chyawanprash with warm water or milk. Besides, the […] - [Trans-Fat Food Responsible For More Premature Deaths Worldwide: WHO](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/trans-fat-food-responsible-for-more-premature-deaths-worldwide-who/): The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its second progress report on Global Trans-Fats Elimination 2020. The report highlights the progress of the world towards eliminating trans-fats from global food systems by 2023, recommends strategic priorities to this end and discusses challenges and opportunities for future action. India has one of the most coronary heart […] - [Ranking Of States On Support To Startup Ecosystems Released](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/ranking-of-states-on-support-to-startup-ecosystems-released/): The Results of the second edition of Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems were released by Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways Minister, Piyush Goyal through a virtual felicitation ceremony. Gujarat has emerged as the best performer in the second edition of ‘Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems’ released by Piyush Goyal. Karnataka and Kerala […] - [Amazon And Flipkart May Be Fined For Using Excessive Plastic In Packaging: NGT](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/amazon-and-flipkart-may-be-fined-for-using-excessive-plastic-in-packaging-ngt/): Hearing the petition against e-commerce giants, Amazon and Flipkart, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) expressed dissatisfaction at the firms for not taking action against excessive use of plastics in packaging. The Green Panel underlined the fact that despite the regulations already in effect, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) can only come up with one […] - [Tamil Nadu Resorts To Plastic Walls To Prevent Landslides](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/tamil-nadu-resorts-to-plastic-walls-to-prevent-landslides/): The Municipality of Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu has come up with a new experiment. The experiment relates to the plastic wall project that will soon be turned into a solid wall by using a Gabion Mesh. The project initiated on June 5, 2020, on the occasion of ‘World Environment day’ is now 26. 75 […] - [India's Economic Growth May Contract By 11.5% In FY21: Moody's](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indias-economic-growth-may-contract-by-11-5-in-fy21-moodys/): Rating agency Moody’s has projected that India’s economic growth would contract by 11.5% this fiscal year due to the coronavirus pandemic. It said that the country’s credit profile is increasingly constrained by low growth, high debt burden and weak financial system. “Mutually reinforcing risks from deeper stresses in the economy and financial system could lead to a […] - [COVID-19 Pandemic May Lead To More Child Deaths: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-pandemic-may-lead-to-more-child-deaths-un/): The number of infant deaths dropped to 5.2 million in 2019,  the lowest point on record, from 12.5 million in 1990, according to data jointly released by the World Health Organization, UNICEF and other organizations. The disruptions, these organizations said, “are putting millions of additional lives at stake.” Disruptions to health services due to the […] - [Wildfires Turn Northern California Skies Into The Eerie Dark Orange Haze](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/wildfires-turn-northern-california-skies-into-the-eerie-dark-orange-haze/): A historic outbreak of wildfires across Northern California left a massive layer of smoke draped over the San Francisco Bay Area, turning skies into an eerie dark orange haze and covering cars, yards and homes with layers of ash. Climate experts believe this is part of California’s ‘new normal.’ The wildfires in the state have […] - [Indo-Tibetan Border Police Deploys Female Doctors In Ladakh For The First Time](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/indo-tibetan-border-police-deploys-female-doctors-in-ladakh-for-the-first-time/): The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has deployed its female doctors in the forward areas of Ladakh, for the first time in the country. The ITBP, which did not allow any female officer to be deployed at such locations, has changed its standard operating procedure (SOP), considering the tense situation at the border. According to the […] - [FSSAI Bans Sale And Advertising Of Junk Food In Schools ](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/fssai-bans-sale-and-advertising-of-junk-food-in-schools/): Food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned the sale and advertisement of junk food within a 50-meter radius of school campuses and school canteens. FSSAI called it a step to encourage safe and nutritious food for children. The proposed ban on the sale, as well as advertisements for junk foods, […] - [773 Million Adults And Young People Lack Basic Literacy Skills: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/773-million-adults-and-young-people-lack-basic-literacy-skills-un/): International Literacy Day is observed on September 8 every year, to promote awareness about the importance and urgency of education in the world. This year, the focus was on – “Literacy, teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond”. The theme highlights literacy learning in a lifelong learning perspective. The recent COVID-19 crisis has […] - [Glaciers In Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Are Melting At A ‘Significant’ Rate](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/glaciers-in-jammu-kashmir-and-ladakh-are-melting-at-a-significant-rate/): Glaciers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are melting at a ‘significant’ rate, according to a first-of-its-kind study which used satellite data to find that over 1,200 glaciers in the Himalayan region saw an annual reduction in mass of 35 centimetres (cm) on an average between 2000 and 2012. The study, published in the journal Scientific […] - [Brazil Announces Equal Pay To Men And Women National Football Team](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/brazil-announces-equal-pay-to-men-and-women-national-football-team/): The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and the English Football Association (FA) announced recently that their women’s national teams will receive the same pay as their male counterparts. “There is no more gender difference, the CBF is treating men and women equally,” the Brazilian Football Confederation chief Rogerio Caboclo said in a statement. “The CBF has […] - [CSE Calls For A 'Green' Recovery Action Plan ](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/cse-calls-for-a-green-recovery-action-plan/): With extreme air pollution events on the rise, global efforts to reduce pollution and its effects will receive an advocacy boost when, for the first time ever, the world marks the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies. Otherwise celebrated on September 7, the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly had asked for this […] - [Every Year Between 30% to 50% Of The World's Water Supply Is Stolen: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/every-year-between-30-to-50-of-the-worlds-water-supply-is-stolen-study/): As much as half the world’s water supply is being stolen, with agriculture responsible for much of that, according to a new study. Writing in the journal Nature Sustainability, an international team of researchers says thieves steal between 30% and 50% of the planet’s water supply every year. This theft occurs when people and companies obtain […] - [Use Clean Electricity For Vehicles To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Bill Gates](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/use-clean-electricity-for-vehicles-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-bill-gates/): Microsoft founder Bill Gates while addressing how to continue travelling without releasing greenhouse gases in future, in his blog, came up with a solution: “use clean electricity to run all the vehicles we can, and get cheap alternative fuels for everything else.” “To prevent the worst effects of climate change, we need to get to […] - [Russian Vaccine Sputnik V Declared Safe After First 2 Phases Of Trials](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/russian-vaccine-sputnik-v-declared-safe-after-first-2-phases-of-trials/): Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate, nicknamed Sputnik V, has proved to be immunogenic generating an immune system response against SARS CoV-2 and without any serious adverse effects in early-stage trials. According to the study, the researchers enrolled 76 healthy adult volunteers (aged 18-60 years) for the two Phase-1 and Phase-2 studies, 38 people in each study. […] - [Andhra Pradesh Tops `Ease Of Doing Annual Business Ranking’](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/andhra-pradesh-tops-ease-of-doing-annual-business-ranking/): Andhra Pradesh retained its top position in the `ease of doing annual business ranking’ of States and Union Territories in 2019. Uttar Pradesh and Telangana were placed at the second and third place, respectively in the ease of doing business for 2019, prepared by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The […] - [Schools In Western India Paint Village Walls For Outdoor Pandemic Classes](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/schools-in-western-india-paint-village-walls-for-outdoor-pandemic-classes/): With schools shut since March due to lockdown, teachers in Neelamnagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, became concerned that some youngsters would fall behind as their families cannot afford internet subscription for online classes. To overcome this, teachers painted the walls with lessons from the textbooks in Neelamnagar to provide education to the poor kids of the village. […] - [COVID-19 Pandemic Threatens Refugee Children's Education: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/covid-19-pandemic-threatens-refugee-childrens-education-un/): COVID-19 presents a dire threat to refugee education worldwide, according to a report by the UN Refugee Agency. With closure of schools and cancellation of exams, COVID-19 has played havoc with children’s education worldwide. According to UN figures, around 1.6 billion learners across the world, including millions of refugees, have had their education disrupted. The […] - [Climate Change Threatening The World's Food Supply : UN Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/climate-change-threatening-the-worlds-food-supply-un-report/): The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a global group of scientists, authorised by the United Nations to study changes because of shifting climate in its report has concluded that cutting emissions from major polluters like factories and power plants won’t be enough to keep global warming below two degrees Celsius. Land use and food […] - [COVID-19 Pandemic Will Push 47 Million Women Into Extreme Poverty: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/covid-19-pandemic-will-push-47-million-women-into-extreme-poverty-un/): The coronavirus pandemic and its fallout is likely to push 47 million women into poverty, reversing decades of progress to eradicate extreme poverty, says a new data released by the United Nations. The new analysis by the UN Women and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said the COVID-19 crisis will dramatically increase the poverty rate […] - [Unlocking Amid Pandemic May Invite Tragedy: WHO](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/unlocking-amid-pandemic-may-invite-tragedy-who/): Coronavirus infection is spreading rapidly worldwide. Due to the complete collapse of the economy of a country like India, the ban is being gradually relaxed. But in the meantime, the WHO has once again issued a warning saying that to open an economy-society without controlling the virus means inviting tragedy. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus […] - [Charu Sinha Becomes The First Woman IG Of CRPF In Srinagar Sector](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/charu-sinha-becomes-the-first-woman-ig-of-crpf-in-srinagar-sector/): For the first time, Charu Sinha, a female IPS officer has been appointed as the head of the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) Srinagar sector. The officer was till now serving as the CRPF IG in Jammu. She earlier headed the CRPF formation in Bihar that included deployment of force in anti-Naxal operations in that […] - [PD Hinduja Hospital Conceptualizing The 'Full-Time Hospital-Based Consultants'](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/pd-hinduja-hospital-conceptualizing-the-full-time-hospital-based-consultants/): The PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Center in Mumbai, which started as a clinic in 1951, is now considered as one of the leading multi-speciality tertiary healthcare and care services providers in the country. It is committed to its resolve to provide “Quality Healthcare for All”. PD Hinduja Hospital health services range from check-ups […] - [Beirut Families Face Difficulty Accessing Clean Water Post Explosion](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/beirut-families-face-difficulty-accessing-clean-water-post-explosion/): Rising cases of COVID-19 is complicating an already difficult situation, according to Yukie Mokuo, head of the UNICEF office in Lebanon. “As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, it is more critical than ever to ensure that children and families whose lives were turned upside down by the explosion have access to safe water and sanitation,” […] - [India Registers Biggest GDP Drop In 40 Years ](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/india-registers-biggest-gdp-drop-in-40-years/): In what comes as an official announcement of India entering a state of recession, the GDP data released on Monday showed a drop of 23.9% in the April-June quarter of the current financial year (FY 2020-21). It is for the first time in 40 years when the GDP has registered negative growth. The GDP had […] - [Amazon Fires Generating Poisonous Gases Affecting Millions](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/amazon-fires-generating-poisonous-gases-affecting-millions/): Devastating fires throughout the Amazon Rainforest have caused global alarm in recent weeks as world leaders fear that the world’s largest land-based carbon sink could be at the risk of collapsing, intensifying the effects of climate change. The fires that engulfed the Brazilian Amazon last year to global outcry caused an estimated 2,195 people in […] - [A Dutch Writer Become The Youngest Author To Win The International Booker Prize](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/a-dutch-writer-become-the-youngest-author-to-win-the-international-booker-prize/): 29-year-old Dutch writer Marieke Lucas Rijneveld won the 2020 International Booker prize for their debut novel The Discomfort of Evening. With this, Rijneveld has become the youngest author ever to win the prestigious prize. The award is different from the original Booker Prize and aims to encourage more publications and reading of good novels across the world. […] - [Togo Is The First African Country To Eliminate Sleeping Sickness Disease](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/togo-is-the-first-african-country-to-eliminate-sleeping-sickness-disease/): Togo has become the first African country to eliminate sleeping sickness as a public health problem, the World Health Organisation announced recently. The West African country received the validation from the WHO after it succeeded in going 10 years without reporting any cases of the deadly disease, also known as Human African Trypanosomiasis. “Togo is […] - [Kerala Launches Its First Marine Ambulance Services](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/kerala-launches-its-first-marine-ambulance-services/): Kerala Chief Minister (CM) Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the State’s First fully equipped Marine Ambulance ‘Pratheeksha’. It was acquired by the Fisheries Department at Kochi for rescue operations at sea. ‘Pratheeksha’ – built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) is the first of the three marine ambulances ordered by the state at a total cost of Rs.18.24 Crores. The […] - [463 Million Children Globally Are Unable To Access Remote Learning Amid Pandemic: UNICEF](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/463-million-children-globally-are-unable-to-access-remote-learning-amid-pandemic-unicef/): At least a third of the world’s schoolchildren, 463 million children globally, were unable to access remote learning when COVID-19 shuttered their schools, says a new UNICEF report as countries across the world grapple with their ‘back-to-school’ plans. “For at least 463 million children whose schools closed due to COVID-19, there was no such a […] - [COVID-19 Screening Will Be Done For All Tuberculosis (TB) Patients In India: Health Ministry ](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-screening-will-be-done-for-all-tuberculosis-tb-patients-in-india-health-ministry/): The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to conduct a corona examination of all patients suffering from TB. The ministry has stated that patients with TB are more than twice as likely to develop corona infection as others. Therefore, all patients with TB should have a corona examination. A recent research study has found […] - [Coronavirus Infects The Great Andamanese Tribe](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/coronavirus-infects-the-great-andamanese-tribe/): The coronavirus has now spread deep into the interiors of the country and has affected the dwindling Great Andamanese tribe in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Great Andamanese tribe, whose population is just over 50 in the Union Territory, has been struck by COVID-19, with 10 of its members testing positive for the virus. […] - [ReNew And UNEP Partnership Will Increase Access To Renewable Energy](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/renew-and-unep-partnership-will-increase-access-to-renewable-energy/): India’s largest renewable energy company, ReNew Power and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a partnership agreement to promote increased access to renewable energy and improved energy efficiency. What will be the benefit of this agreement? The collaboration will see the implementation of renewable energy installations across India with the aim of shifting the […] - [Africa Is Now Free Of Wild Poliovirus: WHO](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/africa-is-now-free-of-wild-poliovirus-who/): The independent Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for Polio Eradication officially declared that the 47 countries in the UN World Health Organization (WHO) African Region are free of the virus, with no cases reported for four years. Of the 47 countries within the WHO’s Africa region, Nigeria eradicated the virus most recently, and now, four years have […] - [1 Out Of Every 3 Students Finds Online Classes Difficult: NCERT Survey](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/1-out-of-every-3-students-finds-online-classes-difficult-ncert-survey/): With the rise in COVID-19 cases, the education system has seen a tectonic shift across the nation. According to a survey by the National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT), one among every three students is facing difficulties in online classes. Poor internet connectivity, disruption in electric supply and non-availability of devices, such as […] - [NGT Slams Ministry Of Environment And Forests Over Its Report On National Clean Air Programme  ](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/ngt-slams-ministry-of-environment-and-forests-over-its-report-on-national-clean-air-programme/): The National Green Tribunal has slammed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) over its report on the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) which proposes 20-30 per cent reduction of air pollution by 2024. The NGT disapproved the submission of MoEF that a committee upon further deliberation has concluded that 20-30 per cent pollutant reduction […] - [Neelkantha Bhanu Prakash Named As World's Fastest Human Calculator](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/neelkantha-bhanu-prakash-named-as-worlds-fastest-human-calculator/): Twenty-year-old Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash of Hyderabad has emerged as the fastest human calculator in the world after winning first-ever gold for India in the Mental Calculation World Championship at Mind Sports Olympiad (MSO) held in London recently. “After beating 29 competitors, up to 57 years of age, from 13 countries, I won the gold medal with […] - [Denmark Tops 2020 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/denmark-tops-2020-environmental-performance-index-epi/): Denmark is currently the most climate-friendly country in the world, with the most efficient policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent climate change. It has ranked first in the 2020 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), which measures the environmental performance of 180 countries around the world. This includes facts such as Denmark’s reduction of CO2 […] - [IIT Bombay Holds Convocation Ceremony Using Animated Virtual Reality](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/iit-bombay-holds-convocation-ceremony-using-animated-virtual-reality/): Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay conducted its 58th annual convocation ceremony this year in virtual reality mode due to the pandemic. “Keeping in view the safety measures during the ongoing pandemic, the institute held its convocation in virtual reality mode for its graduating students,” said a press release from the premier institute. Over 2000 students […] - [Concentration Of Microplastics Increasing Continuously In Atlantic Ocean](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/concentration-of-microplastics-increasing-continuously-in-atlantic-ocean/): Concern over plastic pollution of the marine environment is severe. A new study published in Nature Communications has estimated the amount of microplastic pollution in the Atlantic Ocean and estimated it at 11.6-21.1 million tonnes, indicating that the inputs and stocks of ocean plastics are much higher than determined previously. Based on plastic waste generation […] - [80 Out Of Every 100, COVID-19 Patients May Be Asymptomatic: ICMR](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/80-out-of-every-100-covid-19-patients-may-be-asymptomatic-icmr/): Even as infections continue to double every seven and a half days, the majority of COVID-19 cases in the country could be without any symptoms. Dr R. Gangakhedkar, a senior scientist at ICMR, New Delhi, said that “At least 80 out of every 100 COVID-19 patients may be asymptomatic or could be showing mild symptoms. […] - [Wildfires Have Burn 1 Million Acres In California In Just 7 Days](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/wildfires-have-burn-1-million-acres-in-california-in-just-7-days/): Raging wildfires have wreaked havoc in California as they have burned nearly one million acres in a week and destroyed hundreds of homes as weekend weather threatened to spark new fires and overwhelm the state’s firefighting ability. Responding to the emergency, President Donald Trump issued on Saturday a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance. […] - [Greenland Ice Sheet Lost 1M Tonnes Of Ice Per Minute In 2019](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/greenland-ice-sheet-lost-1m-tonnes-of-ice-per-minute-in-2019/): New satellite data shows that Greenland’s ice sheet melted at a record rate in 2019, with last year’s ice loss being at least 15% higher than the last record year, 2012. The study found that in 2019, Greenland’s ice sheet lost an annual record of 532 billion tons of ice, with 223 billion tons of […] - [Death Valley, California Recorded A High Temperature Of 130 Degrees Fahrenheit](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/death-valley-california-recorded-a-high-temperature-of-130-degrees-fahrenheit/): Climate change is becoming a major problem worldwide. The temperature in Death Valley, located between the US states of California and Nevada, reached 54.4 degrees Celsius (130 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest temperature recorded in the country since 1913, according to the National Weather Service. “Death Valley, California recorded a high temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit […] - [Indore Bags India’s Cleanest City Award For A Fourth Straight Year](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indore-bags-indias-cleanest-city-award-for-a-fourth-straight-year/): Madhya Pradesh’s Indore has been ranked the cleanest city for the fourth consecutive year under the Swachh Survekshan 2020, the centre’s annual survey on cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Mission. Gujarat’s Surat and Maharashtra’s Navi Mumbai have bagged the second and third spot respectively, while the ancient holy town of Varanasi was awarded the cleanest […] - [Pfizer Applies Emergency Use Authorization In India For COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/pfizer-applies-emergency-use-authorization-in-india-for-covid-19/): Pfizer Inc has applied for emergency use authorisation of its coronavirus vaccine in India, reports said on Sunday. With this, Pfizer India has become the first pharmaceutical firm to seek from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) an emergency use authorisation for its vaccine in the country, after its parent company secured such clearance […] - [COVID-19 Crisis Deepens Challenge Of Reaching International Energy And Climate Goals: IEA](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/covid-19-crisis-deepens-challenge-of-reaching-international-energy-and-climate-goals-iea/): A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated that the already sluggish pace of global progress on energy efficiency is set to slow further this year as a result of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, deepening the challenge of reaching international energy and climate goals and making stronger government action […] - [China Successfully Powers Up Its "Artificial Sun" Nuclear Fusion Reactor](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/china-successfully-powers-up-its-artificial-sun-nuclear-fusion-reactor/): China successfully powered up its “artificial sun” nuclear fusion reactor for the first time, state media reported, marking a great advance in the country’s nuclear power research capabilities. The HL-2M Tokamak reactor is China’s largest and most advanced nuclear fusion experimental research device, and scientists hope that the device can potentially unlock a powerful clean […] - [Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Is 94% Effective And Antibodies May Last For At Least 3 Months](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/moderna-covid-19-vaccine-is-94-effective-and-antibodies-may-last-for-at-least-3-months/): The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which was recently demonstrated to have 94% efficacy, causes the human immune system to produce potent antibodies that endure for at least three months, a study showed recently. The study, conducted by the researchers at the National Institute for Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), was done on 34 adult volunteers (both […] - [UK Becomes First Country To Approve Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines For Roll Out](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/uk-becomes-first-country-to-approve-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccines-for-roll-out/): The UK became the first western country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine with its regulator clearing Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE’s shot ahead of decisions in the US and European Union. Prime Minister Boris Johnson touted the medicine authority’s approval as a global win and a ray of hope amid the gloom of the novel […] - [New Zealand Declares Climate Emergency And Promises To Become Carbon Neutral By 2025](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/new-zealand-declares-climate-emergency-and-promises-to-become-carbon-neutral-by-2025/): New Zealand has declared a “climate emergency” and promised to make its public sector carbon neutral by 2025. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told legislators that the climate emergency declaration was “an acknowledgement of the next generation – an acknowledgement of the burden that they will carry if we do not get this right and do […] - [CSE Found Rampant Adulteration In Honey Sold By Major Indian Brands](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/cse-found-rampant-adulteration-in-honey-sold-by-major-indian-brands/): An investigation conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has found rampant adulteration in honey sold by major Indian brands, with 77 per cent of samples failing purity tests for sugar syrup adulteration. Of the 13 top and smaller brands of processed and raw honey, such as Dabur, Patanjali, Baidyanath, and Zandu, selected […] - [1.3 Billion Children Across The World Don't Have Access To Internet: Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/1-3-billion-children-across-the-world-dont-have-access-to-internet-report/): The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the world toward a reliance on virtual education, but a new report shows that two-thirds of school-age children around the globe do not have internet access at home. About 2.2 billion people aged 25 years or younger —including 1.3 billion children who are 3-17 years old— have no internet connection […] - [India Records Largest Reductions Last Year In Malaria Cases In South-East Asia: WHO](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-records-largest-reductions-last-year-in-malaria-cases-in-south-east-asia-who/): India made “strong progress” in the fight against malaria, recording the largest reduction in cases in South-East Asia from 20 million in 2000 to about 5.6 million last year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The World Malaria Report 2020, released, said that in 2019, malaria cases globally numbered about 229 million, an annual […] - [Scotland To Start World's First Trials Of Green Hydrogen To Replace Natural Gas](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/scotland-to-start-worlds-first-trials-of-green-hydrogen-to-replace-natural-gas/): Scotland is set to start the world’s first trials of green hydrogen to replace natural gas for cooking and heating in 300 homes, the UK’s energy regulator Ofgem announced. Scotland’s gas company SGN will fit houses in Fife with free hydrogen heating systems and stoves/ovens to be used over four years. The aim is to […] - [Indian Railway Station To Replace Plastic Cups With Earthen Cups (Kulhads)](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indian-railway-station-to-replace-plastic-cups-with-earthen-cups-kulhads/): In the major development in India, Tea will be sold in environment-friendly ‘kulhads’ (earthen cups) in place of plastic cups at all railway stations in the country, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday. The North Western Railway zone has directed its officers to implement measures for ensuring the use of green catering products at […] - [Water Shortages Likely To Affect 3 Billion People Globally: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/water-shortages-likely-to-affect-3-billion-people-globally-study/): Water shortages are actually affecting extra than 3 billion people all over the world, as the quantity of recent water accessible for every individual has plunged by a fifth over twenty years, data has shown. A report titled ‘The State of Food and Agriculture 2020:Overcoming water challenges in agriculture’ by the Food and Agriculture Organization […] - [India Is Now Fourth Largest Producer Of Renewable Energy](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/india-is-now-fourth-largest-producer-of-renewable-energy/): Renewable Energy has established itself as the technology of choice for new power generation capacity globally. India’s achievements towards transitioning to a secure, affordable and sustainable energy system to power robust economic growth have been outstanding. India is now the 4th largest market for renewable energy in the world, 4th largest market for wind and […] - [UNDP And Invest India Launches SDG Investor Map For India](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/undp-and-invest-india-launches-sdg-investor-map-for-india/): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Invest India launched the SDG Investor Map for India, laying out 18 investment opportunities areas (IOAs). These IOAs are in six critical SDG (sustainable development goals) enabling sectors that can help India push the needle forward on Sustainable Development, the UNDP, which works to eradicate poverty and reduce […] - [Scotland Becomes First Country To Make Menstrual Products Free](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/scotland-becomes-first-country-to-make-menstrual-products-free/): In a landmark victory for the global movement against period poverty, Scotland has become the first country in the world to make menstrual products freely available to all who need them. The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill on Tuesday, designed to create a legal obligation for the government to […] - [AstraZeneca-Oxford Announces Its COVID-19 Vaccine Is 90% Effective](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/astrazeneca-oxford-announces-its-covid-19-vaccine-is-90-effective/): The University of Oxford and Britain’s AstraZeneca announced on Monday that the Covid-19 vaccine developed by them in collaboration could be approximately 90% effective against the novel coronavirus without having any serious side effects. The British drugmaker said it will have as many as 200 million doses by the end of 2020 – around four […] - [India Will Now Host G20 Summit In 2023 Instead Of 2022](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-will-now-host-g20-summit-in-2023-instead-of-2022/): The grouping leaders of G20 announced recently that India will now host the Group of 20 Summit in 2023, a year later than what was decided earlier. India was set to host the summit in 2022 which was also coinciding with the 75th anniversary of Indian independence. India was earlier slated to host the summit […] - [India Sets Target To Cut Down Its Carbon Footprint By 30% To 35%](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/india-sets-target-to-cut-down-its-carbon-footprint-by-30-to-35/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India had set a target of cutting down its carbon footprint by 30% to 35% and increasing the use of natural gas. He did not elaborate on a timeline for this though. He made the statement while addressing the convocation ceremony of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) […] - [Unilever's Mouthwash Formulation Claims To Reduce 99.9% Of Coronavirus](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/unilevers-mouthwash-formulation-claims-to-reduce-99-9-of-coronavirus/): Global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) major Unilever recently said it will bring to India its mouthwash formulation, which, it claims, will reduce 99.9 per cent of coronavirus after 30 seconds of rinsing. “Unilever has confirmed that preliminary lab test results show that mouthwash formulation containing CPC Technology reduces 99.9 per cent of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes […] - [India Not Only Meeting Paris Agreement Targets But Also Exceeding Them: PM Modi](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-not-only-meeting-paris-agreement-targets-but-also-exceeding-them-pm-modi/): Climate change must be fought not in silos but in an integrated, comprehensive and holistic way, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a G20 event and asserted that the entire world can progress faster if there is greater support of technology and finance to developing nations. Addressing the G20 side event on “Safeguarding the Planet”, […] - [India Only G20 Nation On Track To Meet Paris Climate Agreement 2°C Goal](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-only-g20-nation-on-track-to-meet-paris-climate-agreement-2c-goal/): India is the only country among G20 nations which is “on track” to meeting its 2C goal as promised in the 2015 Paris Agreement, a global coalition report showed recently. According to the Climate Transparency report (CT) 2020 released on Wednesday, India’s actions on climate targets set under 2015 Paris Agreement makes it compatible to […] - [Microplastics Found Near Mount Everest Peak](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/microplastics-found-near-mount-everest-peak/): Microplastics are present at both the highest and deepest points on Earth. The tiny pieces of plastic had previously been discovered in the 11-kilometre-deep Mariana trench in the Pacific Ocean and have now been detected on Mount Everest. This is the first time that microplastics, bits of plastic less than 5 millimetres across that can […] - [Yemen Is In Imminent Danger Of World's Worst Famine In Decades: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/yemen-is-in-imminent-danger-of-worlds-worst-famine-in-decades-un/): United Nations chief warned that war-torn Yemen is in imminent danger of the world’s worst famine in decades. “In the absence of immediate action, millions of lives may be lost,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, as quoted by the news agency. Guterres’ warning comes as the United States threatens to blacklist the Houthi group as […] - [Ethiopia Tigray Region Conflict Left 2.3 Million Children In Crisis: UNICEF](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/ethiopia-tigray-region-conflict-left-2-3-million-children-in-crisis-unicef/): The outbreak of conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has left some 2.3 million children in urgent need of assistance and thousands more at risk in refugee camps, the UN children’s agency said Friday. Tigray has been rocked by bloody fighting since November 4, when Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the launch of military operations […] - [China Must Shut New Coal Plants To Meet 2060 Climate Target: Researchers](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/china-must-shut-new-coal-plants-to-meet-2060-climate-target-researchers/): China must stop building new coal power plants and ramp up its wind and solar capacity if it wants to become carbon neutral by 2060, researchers said recently. China’s coal power fleet, already more than 1,000 gigawatts strong, is underutilized and already includes dozens of redundant plants, researchers from Draworld Environment Research Center and the […] - [UK Announces Its First Sponsors For UN Climate Conference COP26](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/uk-announces-its-first-sponsors-for-un-climate-conference-cop26/): The UK government recently announced the first principal partners for the UN climate conference, COP26, scheduled for November 1-12, 2021 in Glasgow. “The UK has today revealed its first sponsors for COP26 as it drives climate action in the run-up to the international climate change summit in Glasgow. SSE, ScottishPower, NatWest Group and National Grid […] - [COVID-19 Lockdown Reduced Global Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations By 20%: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/covid-19-lockdown-reduced-global-nitrogen-dioxide-concentrations-by-20-study/): The coronavirus-induced restrictions around the world significantly reduced pollutants produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, NASA researchers have found. They used computer models to generate a COVID-free 2020 for comparison purposes and concluded that pandemic restrictions, which led to a reduction in the use of fossil fuels by industry and transportation, subsequently reduced global […] - [UK To Ban Sales Of New Petrol And Diesel Cars By 2030](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/uk-to-ban-sales-of-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-by-2030/): The UK will ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, 10 years earlier than planned, under prime minister Boris Johnson’s push for more ambitious action on climate change. The British premier has earmarked 12 billion pounds (13.4 billion euros, $15.9 billion) for the wide-ranging plans, which he hopes will secure up to […] - [Global Warming Will Continue Even If Greenhouse Emissions Reduced To Zero: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/global-warming-will-continue-even-if-greenhouse-emissions-reduced-to-zero-study/): Scientists have been warning for years that climate change is a very real threat that mankind faces. But many, including prominent world leaders, have ignored this. This may have resulted in inadequate response to the problem and we may be at a point of no return. These fears may be true according to researchers who […] - [Climate Change Is More Dangerous Than COVID-19: Red Cross](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/climate-change-is-more-dangerous-than-covid-19-red-cross/): Climate Change poses a much larger threat than coronavirus, warned Red Cross recently calling out nations to act with urgency on the issue of global warming. Even as the pandemic rages, climate change is not taking a break from wreaking havoc, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said in a […] - [150 Nations Will Make Strong Commitment On Climate Change Under Paris Agreement](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/150-nations-will-make-strong-commitment-on-climate-change-under-paris-agreement/): More than three-quarters of countries have indicated they will make stronger commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change by the end of 2020, despite the economic strain of the coronavirus pandemic, a new tracker showed recently. 151 governments have confirmed their intention to meet a U.N. deadline to raise their targets to cut planet-warming […] - [Moderna Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Is 94.5% Effective](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/moderna-says-its-covid-19-vaccine-is-94-5-effective/): US-based biotechnology firm Moderna Inc said recently that early analysis from its phase 3 trial shows its Covid-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective at preventing the infection, offering hope of a second breakthrough in as many weeks. Together with Pfizer Inc’s vaccine, also shown to be more than 90% effective, and pending more safety data and regulatory review, […] - [Renewable Energy Capacity Will Double Over Next Five Years Globally: IEA](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/renewable-energy-capacity-will-double-over-next-five-years-globally-iea/): Wind and solar capacity will double over the next five years globally and exceed that of both gas and coal, according to a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report. The Paris-based intergovernmental agency anticipates a 1,123 gigawatt (GW) increase in wind and solar that would mean these power sources overtake gas capacity in 2023 and […] - [2021 Will Be Worse Than 2020 As World May Face Famines Of Biblical Proportions: WFP](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/2021-will-be-worse-than-2020-as-world-may-face-famines-of-biblical-proportions-wfp/): In a grim warning, the World Food Programme (WFP) – which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2020 has said that 2021 will be worse than 2020. David Beasley, the head of United Nations’ agency WFP, sent out an important message to world leaders during an interview with Associated Press, saying that without billions of […] - [COVID-19 Survivors Are At Greater Risk Of Developing Mental Illness: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-survivors-are-at-greater-risk-of-developing-mental-illness-study/): Many COVID-19 survivors are likely to be at greater risk of developing mental illness, psychiatrists said, after a large study found 20 per cent of those infected with the coronavirus are diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder within 90 days. Anxiety, depression and insomnia were most common among the study’s recovered COVID-19 patients who developed mental […] - [WHO Will Set Up A Global Centre For Traditional Medicine In India](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/who-will-set-up-a-global-centre-for-traditional-medicine-in-india/): World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it will be setting up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India. Reacting to this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that just how India has become the ‘pharmacy of the world’, it will become the centre for global wellness. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the announcement in […] - [G20 Countries Restructuring Debt Framework To Help Poor Countries Hit By COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/g20-countries-restructuring-debt-framework-to-help-poor-countries-hit-by-covid-19/): The United States, China and other G20 countries recently agreed for the first time on a common approach for restructuring government debt as the coronavirus crisis leaves some poorer nations at risk of default. Citing the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic and “the significant debt vulnerabilities and deteriorating outlook in many low-income countries,” G20 finance […] - [Severe Pneumonia Affects 4.3 Million Children Every Year : UNICEF](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/severe-pneumonia-affects-4-3-million-children-every-year-unicef/): Severe pneumonia leaves an estimated 4.2 million children under the age of five in 124 low- and middle-income countries with critically low oxygen levels each year, new analysis from UNICEF, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Save the Children and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), has revealed. Pneumonia is caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi, and […] - [COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Sputnik Is 92% Effective Says Russia](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-vaccine-candidate-sputnik-is-92-effective-says-russia/): Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is 92% effective at protecting people from COVID-19 according to interim trial results, the country’s sovereign wealth fund said, as Moscow rushes to keep pace with Western drugmakers in the race for a shot. Russia’s results are only the second from a late-stage human trial, following on swiftly from data released […] - [Prime Minister Narendra Modi Appeals People Of India To Promote "Local For Diwali"](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/prime-minister-narendra-modi-appeals-people-of-india-to-promote-local-for-diwali/): Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi made a fervent appeal to people to promote ‘local for Diwali’ big time and buy local products this festival season, saying it will give a new boost to the economy. While extending festival greetings to people, Modi said, “You are seeing today that along with vocal for local, the […] - [Pfizer Announces Their COVID-19 Vaccine Is 90% Effective In Phase 3 Trials](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/pfizer-announces-their-covid-19-vaccine-is-90-effective-in-phase-3-trials/): American pharmaceutical firm Pfizer and German biotechnology company BioNTech announced that their coronavirus vaccine was more than 90% effective in phase three clinical trials. The result was based on the first interim efficacy analysis conducted on November 8 by an external, independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) from the Phase 3 clinical study. “Vaccine candidate was […] - [Britain Proposes Ban On Online Advertisement Of Unhealthy Foods To Tackle Obesity](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/britain-proposes-ban-on-online-advertisement-of-unhealthy-foods-to-tackle-obesity/): Britain proposed a ban on online advertising of unhealthy foods recently, as part of its efforts to tackle obesity and improve public health – a mission it says has been made more urgent by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the government claimed that obesity continues to be Britain’s biggest long-term public health issue. As per government […] - [Suicide Cases In Japan Rises In October Month To Highest Level Due To COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/suicide-cases-in-japan-rises-in-october-month-to-highest-level-due-to-covid-19/): Japan’s suicides rose in October to their highest level in more than five years, preliminary police data revealed on Tuesday, and the current trend is being blamed on the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Japan is among a few major economies that release timely data on suicides as it is a persistent societal issue. […] - [United States Will Return To The Paris Climate Agreement Promises Joe Biden](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/united-states-will-return-to-the-paris-climate-agreement-promises-joe-biden/): The Biden-Harris victory at the US Election signals a new era of federal climate policy in the US because President-elect Joe Biden campaigned on clean energy and climate resilience as core to his plans for the country. One of Biden’s key promises is to make $2 trillion of investment in clean energy and climate-resilient infrastructure a […] - [Climate Change And Global Food Demand Can Shrink 23% Of All Natural Habitats](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/climate-change-and-global-food-demand-can-shrink-23-of-all-natural-habitats/): Climate change and global food demand could drive a startling loss of up to 23 per cent of all-natural habitat ranges in the next 80 years, according to new findings published in Nature Communications. Mammals, birds and amphibians worldwide have lost on average 18% of their natural habitat range as a result of changes in […] - [First Indian Origin Woman Kamala Harris Becomes Vice President Of United States](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/first-indian-origin-woman-kamala-harris-becomes-vice-president-of-united-states/): Indian origin Kamala Harris made history on Saturday as the first woman, first black and the first South Asian who will be elected as the Vice-President of the United States.  Harris and President-elect Joe Biden addressed their supporters in Wilmington, Delaware after media projections showed them winning the widely-watched election. “While I may be the […] - [Poor Diet Decreasing Average Height And Weight of Children: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/poor-diet-decreasing-average-height-and-weight-of-children-study/): A global study by the Imperial College, London, United Kingdom has found a direct relationship between the poor diet of children and the decreasing average height and increasing weight of the school-aged children. The study has found out that the height and weight of the school-aged children vary across the globe. The gap of nearly […] - [UNICEF And WHO Calls For Action To Avert Measles And Polio Epidemics](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/unicef-and-who-calls-for-action-to-avert-measles-and-polio-epidemics/): The UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO) called for action to avert measles and polio epidemics as the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continued to disrupt immunisation services across the world. Globally, millions of children are at a heightened risk of polio and measles – dangerous but preventable diseases – amid disruptions to vital immunization programmes […] - [India's Candidate Elected To The UN's Advisory Committee On Administrative and Budgetary Questions](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/indias-candidate-elected-to-the-uns-advisory-committee-on-administrative-and-budgetary-questions/): Indian diplomat Vidisha Maitra has been elected to the United Nation’s Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ). Maitra’s election to the post was confirmed by India’s permanent representative to the UN, TS Tirumurthy in a video clip posted on Twitter. In the Group of Asia-Pacific States, Maitra, First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission […] - [Paris Bans Night Food Delivery And Takeaway Services Amid COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/paris-bans-night-food-delivery-and-takeaway-services-amid-covid-19/): The police prefecture in Paris has announced it will ban delivery and takeaway services for prepared food and alcohol between 10 pm and 6 am in a bid to curb the worsening COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, police officials said the sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks in public spaces during those hours would also […] - [United States Formally Exits Paris Climate Agreement](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/united-states-formally-exits-paris-climate-agreement/): The United States formally exited the Paris Climate Agreement amid election uncertainty, three years after President Donald Trump announced his intent to remove the country from participating in the landmark global pact to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. President Donald Trump’s administration had notified the United Nations last year of the US withdrawal from the accord. […] - [Violence And Bullying Affects One In Every Three Students: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/violence-and-bullying-affects-one-in-every-three-students-un/): Children face violence and bullying at school all over the world, with one in every three students subject to attacks at least once a month and one in 10, a victim of cyberbullying, the UN said. Recent attacks on schools in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Pakistan, and the assassination of teacher Samuel Paty in […] - [United Nations General Assembly Adopted Two Resolutions Sponsored By India](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/united-nations-general-assembly-adopted-two-resolutions-sponsored-by-india/): The United Nations General Assembly has adopted two resolutions sponsored by India which call to reduce risk of nuclear accidents and prohibition on the use of such weapons. The two resolutions were named ‘Convention on the Prohibition of the use of Nuclear Weapons’ and ‘Reducing Nuclear Danger’, under the ‘Nuclear Weapons’ cluster. These resolutions manifest […] - [United States Generates More Plastic Waste Than Any Other Nation: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/united-states-generates-more-plastic-waste-than-any-other-nation-study/): A study published today in the journal Science Advances has revealed that the United States is the No. 1 generator of plastic pollution in the world and as high as the No. 3 generator of ocean plastic waste when taking into account its scrap plastic exports as well as the latest figures on illegal dumping and littering […] - [Toxic Foam Floats Over Indian River Yamuna Due To Air Pollution In National Capital](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/toxic-foam-floats-over-indian-river-yamuna-due-to-air-pollution-in-national-capital/): As air pollution in India’s national capital remains in the ‘poor category’, a thick layer of toxic foam enveloped the Yamuna River recently. As per experts, the reason behind the ‘toxic’ foam was high phosphate content following the discharge of toxic industrial pollutants including detergents into the river. The Yamuna River is one of North […] - [Priyanca Radhakrishnan Becomes New Zealand's First Indian-Origin Minister](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/priyanca-radhakrishnan-becomes-new-zealands-first-indian-origin-minister/): New Zealand got its first-ever Indian-origin minister recently after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern inducted five new ministers into her executive. The 41-year-old, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, sworn in as the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector. Priyanca Radhakrishnan has spent her work life advocating on behalf of people whose voices are often unheard women survivors of […] - [ Worldwide Hundred Cities Will Face ‘Grave Water Risk’ By 2050: WWF](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/worldwide-hundred-cities-will-face-grave-water-risk-by-2050-wwf/): A hundred cities worldwide, including 30 in India, face the risk of ‘severe water scarcity’ by 2050, according to a recent report by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The cities would face a ‘grave water risk’ by 2050 due to a dramatic increase in their population percentage to 51 per cent by 2050, from […] - [Global Warming Of 2°C Will Trigger The Release Of 230 Billion Tons Of Soil Carbon](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/global-warming-of-2c-will-trigger-the-release-of-230-billion-tons-of-soil-carbon/): An international team of scientists has determined that global warming of two degrees Celsius would trigger the release of an estimated 230 billion tons of soil carbon. Global soils contain two to three times more carbon than the atmosphere, and higher temperatures speed up decomposition – reducing the amount of time carbon spends in the […] - [China Started World's Biggest Exercise Of Population Count](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/china-started-worlds-biggest-exercise-of-population-count/): China recently started the world’s biggest exercise of population count, conducted once in a decade, to document demographic changes in the most populous country. About seven million census takers began door-to-door survey for the seventh census in the country to account for China’s population stated to be 1.37 billion in the last census exercise ten […] - [Devastating Earthquake Hits Turkey And Greece Creating Mini Tsunami In Izmir](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/devastating-earthquake-hits-turkey-and-greece-creating-mini-tsunami-in-izmir/): A powerful earthquake of 7.0 hit magnitude hit Turkey and Greece recently, killing at least six people, levelling buildings and creating a mini tsunami that flooded streets near the Turkish resort city of Izmir. Also ravaged by mini-tsunami was the eastern Aegean Sea island of Samos. The small tsunami that hit the Turkish coast also […] - [Indian Organisation Global Himalayan Expedition Wins UN Global Climate Action Award ](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/indian-organisation-global-himalayan-expedition-wins-un-global-climate-action-award/): An Indian organisation Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) has won the prestigious 2020 UN Global Climate Action Award for its efforts to tackle climate change amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The recipients of the UN award have brought focus to the examples of what people have been doing across the globe to fight climate change in […] - [UN, World Bank Calls School Reopenings In Absence Of Digital Means Of Learning](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/un-world-bank-calls-school-reopenings-in-absence-of-digital-means-of-learning/): The United Nations and World Bank called for school reopenings despite coronavirus risks in a new report, stressing children in poor countries are severely affected by pandemic due to an absence of the access to digital means to pursue learning. Children in impoverished countries have been deprived of close to four months of schooling since […] - [Ambala City In India Bans Single-Use Plastic And Polythene Bags](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/ambala-city-in-india-bans-single-use-plastic-and-polythene-bags/): In the major development in India, taking precautionary action to protect the environment and pollution, the Ambala Municipal Corporation has decided to impose a complete ban on the use of single-use plastic and polythene bags in Ambala from November 1. Earlier in September this year, the district administration has asked hotels, restaurants, shopkeepers and vendors […] - [IT Company Infosys Is Now Carbon Neutral 30 Years Ahead Of Deadline](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/it-company-infosys-is-now-carbon-neutral-30-years-ahead-of-deadline/): In the major development, the IT company Infosys Ltd stated that it had become carbon neutral thirty years ahead of the 2050 deadline set by the Paris Agreement. “Complying with PAS 2060 requirements, Infosys is now carbon neutral,” the Bengaluru-based company stated. As part of its ongoing Environmental, Social and Governance efforts, including leveraging renewables, […] - [Fast-Food Chain Burger King To Test Reusable Containers To Reduce Waste](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/fast-food-chain-burger-king-to-test-reusable-containers-to-reduce-waste/): Burger King is planning to test reusable containers starting next year as part of its efforts to reduce waste. The fast-food chain is launching a pilot program to reduce its environmental impact across the globe by testing reusable packaging, in partnership with TerraCycle’s circular packaging service, Loop. Customers will be able to opt in to […] - [Old And Used Cars Hindering Efforts To Mitigate Climate Breakdown: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/old-and-used-cars-hindering-efforts-to-mitigate-climate-breakdown-un/): Millions of old and used cars exported from the European Union, Japan, and the United States to developing countries is fuelling air pollution, a UN report warns. Poor quality of used vehicles exported from the US, Europe and Japan are hindering efforts to mitigate climate breakdown, says UN. The report found that two-thirds of the […] - [Coca-Cola Presents Its First Paper Bottle Prototype To Achieve "World Without Waste"](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/coca-cola-presents-its-first-paper-bottle-prototype-to-achieve-world-without-waste/): Coca-Cola is working to create a bottle made 100% from paper – an innovative packaging technology that may help achieve a World Without Waste. The company has presented the progress made in its first prototype of a paper bottle, in which it carries working for a year with the startup Paboco, in a video in […] - [Google Using Recycled Materials In All Of Its "Made By Google Products"](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/google-using-recycled-materials-in-all-of-its-made-by-google-products/): Google announced that it has achieved one of its goals of using recycled materials in all of its Made By Google products. The company had pledged to achieve the goal by 2022 but have announced that they have achieved it early, The Verge reported. According to Google sustainability systems architect David Bourne, all the new […] - [Artificially Sweetened Beverages Leads To Higher Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/artificially-sweetened-beverages-leads-to-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease/): Artificially sweetened beverages, a new study has found, are as bad for the heart as the sugar-laden kind. A study by the nutritional epidemiology research team at the Sorbonne Paris Nord University, in a statement, said: “Artificially sweetened beverages may not be a healthy substitute for sugar drinks, and these data provide additional arguments to […] - [Pakistan Can Be Next Polio-Free Country: WHO](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/pakistan-can-be-next-polio-free-country-who/): A top official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that Pakistan could be the next polio-free country, after years of continued efforts to eradicate the crippling disease. Pakistan is one of the three countries, along with Afghanistan and Nigeria, where polio is still endemic. Attempts to eradicate the disease in Pakistan have been […] - [Bharat Biotech Likely To Launch COVID-19 vaccine By June 2021](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/bharat-biotech-likely-to-launch-covid-19-vaccine-by-june-2021/): India’s Bharat Biotech, which is developing a coronavirus vaccine has said that the indigenous candidate to counter the coronavirus pandemic may be ready by June 2021. There are plans to carry out testing of Covaxin with over 20,000 volunteers across 12-14 states. The Executive Director of Biotech, Sai Prasad has informed that the company expects […] - [IMD Launches First Of Its Kind Flash Floods Alert System For South Asian Countries](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/imd-launches-first-of-its-kind-flash-floods-alert-system-for-south-asian-countries/): The first-of-its-kind system for South Asian countries that will provide alerts for flash floods 6-24 hours in advance was launched at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently. The World Meteorological Department (WMO) has entrusted India with the responsibility of the Regional Centre of South Asia Flash Flood Guidance System for coordination, development and its implementation. […] - [One In Six Children Living In Extreme Poverty Before COVID-19 Pandemic: Reports](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/one-in-six-children-living-in-extreme-poverty-before-covid-19-pandemic-reports/): An estimated one in six children or 356 million globally were living in extreme poverty before the COVID-19 pandemic began, and this is set to worsen significantly, according to a new World Bank Group and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) analysis. The study, titled Global Estimate of Children in Monetary Poverty: An Update, was published recently by […] - [Polio Outbreak May Happen In North And South America Due To COVID-19 Disruptions](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/polio-outbreak-may-happen-in-north-and-south-america-due-to-covid-19-disruptions/): An outbreak of the poliovirus in North and South Americas might happen due to disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, health experts fear. According to experts at the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), these disruptions can be due to delay in vaccinations and surveillance. Countries in the region must maintain polio vaccinations and surveillance during […] - [Japan Targets To Reach Net-Zero Emissions By The Year 2050](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/japan-targets-to-reach-net-zero-emissions-by-the-year-2050/): Japan, the world’s fifth-biggest emitter of CO2, is to bring in legally binding targets to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2050. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is set to bind Japan to a target for carbon neutrality by 2050, a shift in the stance that will bring the country in line with the European Union […] - [UK Based Company Creates Organic Casing As An Alternative Of Non-Biodegradable Plastic](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/uk-based-company-creates-organic-casing-as-an-alternative-of-non-biodegradable-plastic/): A UK-based startup has come with a genius solution to tackle the environmental pollution caused by the excessive use of plastics. The company called Notpla has created an organic casing that could be used as an alternative of non-biodegradable plastic in storing and packaging eatables like ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, or any other condiment. The […] - [Bacardi Brand To Replace Plastic Bottles With 100% Biodegradable Bottle](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/bacardi-brand-to-replace-plastic-bottles-with-100-biodegradable-bottle/): As a major step towards its promise of a plastic-free business by 2030, Bacardi, the largest privately-owned liquor brand has unveiled its plan to launch Nodax PHA made biodegradable bottle which breaks down in just 18 months. It will be made out of a plant-based plastic produced using the natural oil from plant seeds such […] - [India Likely To Manufacture Large Portion Of COVID-19 Vaccines: Gates Foundation CEO](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-likely-to-manufacture-large-portion-of-covid-19-vaccines-gates-foundation-ceo/): A very large portion of COVID-19 vaccines are likely to be manufactured in India through the country’s strong and robust private sector partners, said Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman. In an interview with the news agency, Suzman also said India was doing everything it can with the resources at hand to fight […] - [Recycling More Paper Will Increase Greenhouse Emissions: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/recycling-more-paper-will-increase-greenhouse-emissions-study/): A circular economy is expected to achieve sustainability goals through efficient use and reuse of materials. Waste recycling is an important part of a circular economy. However, for some materials, the potential environmental benefits of recycling are unclear or contested. The study, published in Nature Sustainability, found that greenhouse gas emissions would increase by 2050 if […] - [Air Pollution In India Killing Over 1,16,000 Newborns In Their First Month Of Life](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/air-pollution-in-india-killing-over-116000-newborns-in-their-first-month-of-life/): Seven of the world’s 10 worst polluted cities are in India, a new study has revealed, with wider South Asia home to scores more blighted by dirty air. The first-ever comprehensive analysis of air pollution’s global impact on newborns finds that outdoor and household particulate matter pollution contributed to the deaths of more than 1,16,000 […] - [ Labour Shift From Humans To Robots Will Destroy 85 Million Jobs: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/labour-shift-from-humans-to-robots-will-destroy-85-million-jobs-study/): According to a World Economic Forum (WEF) study, robots will destroy 85 million jobs as the coronavirus pandemic brings about changes in the workplace worldwide. Surveys of nearly 300 global companies found four out of five business executives were accelerating plans to digitise work and deploy new technologies, undoing employment gains made since the financial […] - [Child Labour Rises In West-African Countries](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/child-labour-rises-in-west-african-countries/): The use of child labour has risen in cocoa farms in Ghana and Ivory Coast over the past decade despite industry promises to reduce it, academics said recently, largely supporting earlier findings that were questioned by both states. The prevalence of children doing hazardous work, including using sharp tools, has also gone up in the […] - [Bottle-Fed Babies May Consume A Million Microplastic Particles Each Day: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/bottle-fed-babies-may-consume-a-million-microplastic-particles-each-day-study/): Microplastics can now be found in almost every environment on Earth, but scientists know surprisingly little about how the products we use every day shed these tiny plastic particles. Bottle-fed babies may ingest more than a million pieces of microplastics each day, new research showed Monday highlighting the abundance of plastics in our food products. […] - [New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Won Second Term General Elections](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/new-zealands-prime-minister-jacinda-ardern-won-second-term-general-elections/): Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won a landslide victory in New Zealand’s general election recently. Her re-election is believed to be the result of her success at handling the country’s COVID-19 outbreak. Prime Minister Ardern’s liberal Labour Party won a historic mandate by securing 49 per cent of the vote in comparison to the 27 per […] - [New York Finally Enforces Single-Use Plastic Bags Ban](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/new-york-finally-enforces-single-use-plastic-bags-ban/): New York is finally bagging plastic bags. The statewide ban on the highly polluting items went into effect March 1. But enforcement, which was supposed to start a month later, was delayed by the one-two punch of a lawsuit and the coronavirus pandemic. Now, more than six months later, enforcement began. Recently the court ruled […] - [Berlin City Running Recycling Department Store To Reduce Waste](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/berlin-city-running-recycling-department-store-to-reduce-waste/): A new Berlin department store with a difference has opened its doors, selling only well-preserved second-hand goods. From furniture to fashions, everything in the store is pre-owned. By selecting only high-quality items, the city hopes to bring an end to a throwaway culture. It’s part of a city-wide drive to make Berlin a zero-waste city […] - [PM Modi Releases A Coin Of Rs 75 To Mark Long-Standing Relation with Food and Agriculture Organisation](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/pm-modi-releases-a-coin-of-rs-75-to-mark-long-standing-relation-with-food-and-agriculture-organisation/): On the occasion of 75th Anniversary of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently released a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination to mark the long-standing relation of India with FAO. Issuing a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said that PM Modi will also dedicate to the nation 17 recently developed bio-fortified […] - [German Government Drafting Law To Give People The Legal Right To Work From Home](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/german-government-drafting-law-to-give-people-the-legal-right-to-work-from-home/): Germany has said that it wants to give its citizens the legal right to work from home. Workers in many parts of the globe are now much more familiar with the ins and outs of the remote office than they were at the start of this year. In Germany, about 40% of people wanted to […] - [India On The Path To Be Trans-Fat Free By 2022: Union Health Minister](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-on-the-path-to-be-trans-fat-free-by-2022-union-health-minister/): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan recently said that due to the unprecedented challenges faced by the world on account of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a renewed focus on food, nutrition, health, immunity and sustainability. Presided over an event organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to celebrate World Food […] - [UN World Food Programme Need To Raise $6.8 Billion To Avert Famine Amid COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/un-world-food-programme-need-to-raise-6-8-billion-to-avert-famine-amid-covid-19/): The  United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last week for its efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict, said it has so far raised $1.6 billion. The WFP will need to raise $6.8 billion over the next six months to avert […] - [14% Of India's Population Is Undernourished: Global Health Index 2020](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/14-of-indias-population-is-undernourished-global-health-index-2020/): India ranks 94 among 107 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2020, the report released recently. As per the report, 14% of India’s population is undernourished. In the GHI for 2020, India ranks below neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal which are placed at 88th, 75th, and 73rd position respectively. Countries such as North Korea, Rwanda, Nigeria, Afghanistan […] - [COVID-19 Lockdown Caused Unprecedented Fall In Greenhouse Gas Emissions](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/covid-19-lockdown-caused-unprecedented-fall-in-greenhouse-gas-emissions/): Pandemic restrictions saw an unprecedented fall in greenhouse gas emissions in the first half of 2020, larger than during the 2008 financial crisis and even World War II, experts said recently. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, found that during the first six months of this year, 8.8 per cent less CO2 was […] - [10,000 More Children Can Die This Year From Malnutrition Amid Pandemic: WHO](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/10000-more-children-can-die-this-year-from-malnutrition-amid-pandemic-who/): The director-general of the World Health Organisation says an additional 10,000 children a month could die this year from malnutrition as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, speaking at a U.N Food and Agriculture conference, said he expected a 14% increase this year in children suffering from malnutrition […] - [45% Of People In Dhaka Found Carrying COVID-19 Antibodies: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/45-of-people-in-dhaka-found-carrying-covid-19-antibodies-study/): Nearly 45% of people in Dhaka have been found to be carrying COVID-19 antibodies, with the rate climbing to 74% among slum-dwellers in the Bangladeshi capital, according to a new study. The finding is based on a study conducted by the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh and International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, […] - [United Nations Aims To Transform The World's Food System](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/united-nations-aims-to-transform-the-worlds-food-system/): United Nations chief António Guterres set out a new plan to transform the world’s food systems, coinciding with the start of World Food Week, which will culminate in a major summit, scheduled to take place in September next year. In a video message, Guterres highlighted the importance of food systems, and their impact on economies, […] - [Singapore Aims To Plant 1 Million Trees Over The Next 10 Years](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/singapore-aims-to-plant-1-million-trees-over-the-next-10-years/): In the major development, Singapore announced that it would plant a million trees by 2030 and develop more and better connected green spaces. In August, it announced the launch of the new Sungei Buloh Park Network, a 990-acre park in the northern part of the island intended to serve as a refuelling site for migratory […] - [Fire Broke Out On Africa’s Highest Mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/fire-broke-out-on-africas-highest-mountain-mount-kilimanjaro/): A fire broke out on Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro recently. The National Parks Service (TANAPA) in a statement stated that firefighters were battling the fierce blaze. The country’s National Park Service even shared a picture of the mountain with far off red lights that were supposedly the fires burning on the mountain. The Kilimanjaro […] - [Natural Disasters Increased In Past 20 Years And Likely To Wreak Further Havoc: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/natural-disasters-increased-in-past-20-years-and-likely-to-wreak-further-havoc-un/): Extreme weather events have increased dramatically in the past 20 years, taking a heavy human and economic toll worldwide, and are on track to expand further, and Asia has been hardest-hit, the United Nations said recently. China (577) and the United States (467) recorded the highest number of disaster events from 2000 to 2019, followed […] - [India's Health Sector Budget Fourth Lowest In The World Amid Pandemic: Oxfam](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/indias-health-sector-budget-fourth-lowest-in-the-world-amid-pandemic-oxfam/): According to Oxfam’s 2020 Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index, India spent just 4 per cent of its budget on health going into the pandemic, the fourth-lowest in the world, with the country ranked 129 out of 158 countries.  In fact, just 26 of the 158 countries surveyed for this year’s index were spending the […] - [29 Million Women And Girls Are Victims Of Modern Slavery: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/29-million-women-and-girls-are-victims-of-modern-slavery-un/): According to the United Nations new report titled “Stacked Odds” has revealed that 29 million women and girls are victims of modern slavery, exploited by practices including forced labour, forced marriage, debt-bondage and domestic servitude. Developed jointly by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the Walk Free Foundation and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the […] - [Mid-Day Meal Scheme Need To Be Reactivated In Indian School's: UN WFP](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/mid-day-meal-scheme-need-to-be-reactivated-in-indian-schools-un-wfp/): Noting that the mid-day meal scheme represents the lifeline for millions of school children in the country, the UN WFP India has said as the schools re-open, the scheme will also need to be reactivated with the provision of hot, cooked meals. The UN’s World Food Programme country director Bishow Parajuli said India offers a […] - [UN Chief Praises India's Vaccine Making Capacity](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/un-chief-praises-indias-vaccine-making-capacity/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday lauded India’s role in the world as vaccine making hub. He applauded India for the supply of COVID-19 doses to countries around the world. India is called the pharmacy of the world and it is the world’s biggest makers of vaccines. Indian companies like Serum Institute of India and […] - [Air Pollution May Cause Irreversible Sight Loss: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/air-pollution-may-cause-irreversible-sight-loss-study/): Air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss, known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new study suggests. The findings, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, indicate that people in the most polluted areas were at least 8% more likely to report having AMD. “Our findings suggest that living […] - [IMF Projected 11.5% Growth Rate For India In 2021](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/imf-projected-11-5-growth-rate-for-india-in-2021/): The IMF projected an impressive 11.5 per cent growth rate for India in 2021, making the country the only major economy of the world to register double-digit growth this year amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The International Monetary Fund’s growth projections for India in its latest World Economic Outlook Update released reflected a strong rebound in […] - [ India Is Fastest Country In World To Reach One Million COVID-19 Vaccination Mark: Health Ministry](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-is-fastest-country-in-world-to-reach-one-million-covid-19-vaccination-mark-health-ministry/): The world’s biggest inoculation drive began in India on January 16 with two indigenously-manufactured Covid-19 vaccines – Covishield and Covaxin. Even with exporting to needy nations and neighbouring regions, India managed to register more than 1 million vaccinations within the first six days of the mega drive, becoming the fastest country to do so. “India […] - [ India Highlights Its COVID-19 Vaccine Diplomacy At UNSC](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-highlights-its-covid-19-vaccine-diplomacy-at-unsc/): Highlighting its vaccine diplomacy at the United Nations Security Council, India has pointed out how it is assisting the world community amid the COVID-19 pandemic that wrecked the world. India’s Deputy Permanent representative, Nagraj Naidu said, “As the largest vaccine-producing country of the world, we are fulfilling our commitment to make our vaccine production and […] - [First Of Its Kind Gender Park In India To Come Up In Kerala](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/first-of-its-kind-gender-park-in-india-to-come-up-in-kerala/): The Kerala government’s Rs 300 crore three-tower ‘Gender Park’, claimed to be the first of its kind in the country and working towards gender equality in the state, will become functional here from February. The launch will coincide with the second edition of the International Conference on Gender Equality (ICGE-II), state Health, Social Justice and […] - [Google To Open Up Its Spaces To Serve As Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Sites: Sundar Pichai](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/google-to-open-up-its-spaces-to-serve-as-mass-covid-19-vaccination-sites-sundar-pichai/): Google’s Indian-American CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the tech giant will open up its spaces in the US to serve as mass COVID-19 vaccination sites and committed more than USD 150 million to promote vaccine education. It’s going to make some Google facilities — buildings, parking lots, and open spaces — available as vaccination clinics, […] - [Earth's Ice Vanishing Faster Today Than In Mid-1990s: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/earths-ice-vanishing-faster-today-than-in-mid-1990s-study/): Earth’s ice is melting faster today than in the mid-1990s, new research suggests, as climate change nudges global temperatures ever higher. Altogether, an estimated 28 trillion metric tons of ice have melted away from the world’s sea ice, ice sheets and glaciers since the mid-1990s. Annually, the melt rate is now about 57 per cent […] - [Over Half Of Children In War-Torn Syria Are Missing Out On Education: UNICEF](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/over-half-of-children-in-war-torn-syria-are-missing-out-on-education-unicef/): More than half of children in war-torn Syria are missing out on education, the UN children’s agency UNICEF said Sunday, with a third of schools in ruins or commandeered by fighters. The figures are a sharp rise from previous estimates when UNICEF said a third of Syrian children were out of school. Inside Syria, there […] - [Tata Power Solar Receives "Letter Of Award" To Build 320 MW Solar Project](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/tata-power-solar-receives-letter-of-award-to-build-320-mw-solar-project/): Tata Power Solar Systems (Tata Power Solar), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, announced that it has received an order worth Rs 1,200 crore from state-run power giant NTPC. Tata Power Solar, India’s largest integrated solar company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has received a “Letter of Award (LoA)” to build 320 MW […] - [Educational Gap Limits Success Of Women-Owned Business In Africa: Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/educational-gap-limits-success-of-women-owned-business-in-africa-report/): Educational attainment gaps have limited the success of women-owned businesses in Africa, according to a report published recently by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The report, titled Women’s Entrepreneurship Report: Education and Finance for Successful Entrepreneurship in Africa were released January 19, 2021, and is the first such commissioned for the region. It studies […] - [Joe Biden To Restore Environmental Rules Rolled Back By Trump](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/joe-biden-to-restore-environmental-rules-rolled-back-by-trump/): President Joe Biden has put his team to work reviewing dozens of actions taken by former President Donald Trump, aiming to reverse orders that he says harm the environment or endanger public health. For the energy and auto industries, the impact could be far-reaching. But legal experts warn that it could take two to three […] - [Nearly 2 Billion People In The Asia-Pacific Region Cannot Afford Healthy Diet](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/nearly-2-billion-people-in-the-asia-pacific-region-cannot-afford-healthy-diet/): Around 3 billion people across the world cannot afford a healthy diet and 1.9 billion of them are in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a recent United Nations agencies report. The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and surging prices of fruits, vegetables and dairy products have aggravated the crisis for many, the report published on […] - [Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Sworn In As President And Vice President Of US](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/joe-biden-and-kamala-harris-sworn-in-as-president-and-vice-president-of-us/): Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday at a historic inaugural ceremony, pledging to unite the country and calling on Americans to end the “uncivil war” that has fractured the deeply polarised nation. Kamala Harris was also sworn in as America’s first woman Vice President. “We can […] - [UN Agencies Working Closer With India For World's Largest COVID-19 Vaccination Drive](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/un-agencies-working-closer-with-india-for-worlds-largest-covid-19-vaccination-drive/): As India launched the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive, several UN agencies are working closely with authorities for the massive vaccination programme, a spokesperson for the UN chief has said. In India, the UN team led by Resident Coordinator Renata Dessallien is supporting the government and UN partners in the massive COVID-19 vaccination programme, said […] - [ Aurobindo Pharma And COVAXX Signs Agreement To Develop COVID-19 Vaccine For India And UNICEF](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/aurobindo-pharma-and-covaxx-signs-agreement-to-develop-covid-19-vaccine-for-india-and-unicef/): Aurobindo Pharma said it had entered into an agreement with US firm COVAXX’s to develop, COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine once developed is meant for supplies in India, to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) agency and non-exclusive supplies to other emerging markets. The Indian drugmaker also has non-exclusive rights to sell the shot — which […] - [ PepsiCo Inc. Pledges To Achieve Carbon Neutrality By 2040](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/pepsico-inc-pledges-to-achieve-carbon-neutrality-by-2040/): PepsiCo Inc revealed plans to more than double its science-based climate goal. Plans target a reduction of absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by more than 40% by 2030, and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, a decade earlier than called for in the Paris Agreement. Specifically, PepsiCo projects to reduce absolute […] - [Maldives Becomes First Country To Recieve Indian COVID-19 Vaccine](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/maldives-becomes-first-country-to-recieve-indian-covid-19-vaccine/): The Maldives will become the first country to receive the Indian COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. The Indian Ocean Island country will receive Oxford Astrazeneca’s Covishield vaccine produced by Serum Institute of India. The Maldives government has given all regulatory approvals and permissions. The consignment is set to land at 2 pm at Velana International Airport, […] - [Countries Must Adapt Impacts Of Climate Crisis More Quickly: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/countries-must-adapt-impacts-of-climate-crisis-more-quickly-un/): Countries must adapt more quickly for the impacts of the climate crisis or face growing risks of heatwaves, droughts and other extreme weather, the UN has warned. A new report, published on Thursday, warns that while the vast majority of nations have bolstered their plans for the effects of global warming, there remains a vast […] - [Shifting To Renewable Energy Eases Key Environmental Burdens: EU](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/shifting-to-renewable-energy-eases-key-environmental-burdens-eu/): Europe’s shift from fossil fuel-based electricity to renewable sources has reduced environmental problems while also cutting the greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said on Monday. Renewable power generation in the European Union has nearly doubled since 2005, producing 34 per cent of EU electricity in 2019 compared with the 38 per […] - [United Kingdom Invites India To G7 Summit To Be Held In June](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/united-kingdom-invites-india-to-g7-summit-to-be-held-in-june/): Britain will hold the first in-person G7 summit for nearly two years, inviting the leaders of major developed economies to a Cornish village to discuss rebuilding from the pandemic and climate change. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to attend the G7 summit, scheduled to be held from June 11-13, as a guest by […] - [AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine Approved For Emergency Use In Pakistan](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/astrazenecas-covid-19-vaccine-approved-for-emergency-use-in-pakistan/): AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use in Pakistan, the Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Faisal Sultan said on Saturday, making it the first coronavirus vaccine to get the green light for use in the South Asian country. Asad Umar, who is also the head of the national agency for COVID-19, […] - [India Launches World's Largest COVID-19 Vaccination Drive](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-launches-worlds-largest-covid-19-vaccination-drive/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kicked off the COVID-19 vaccine drive in India, calling it historic and congratulating the citizens after “months of sleepless, prolonged effort”. Modi, while launching the vaccination drive, teared up while talking about the struggle-filled journey of lakhs of people who worked to eradicate the deadly disease from the country. “Some […] - [IMF Chief Praises India For Decisive Steps In Dealing With COVID-19 Pandemic And Economic Impact](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/imf-chief-praises-india-for-decisive-steps-in-dealing-with-covid-19-pandemic-and-economic-impact/): IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has praised India for taking “very decisive” steps to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and its economic consequences and asked the country to do more this year to support an accelerated transformation of the economy. The IMF Managing Director during a global media roundtable on Thursday predicted a less bad outlook […] - [Indian Origin Garima Verma Named Digital Director For Jill Biden](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/indian-origin-garima-verma-named-digital-director-for-jill-biden/): The soon-to-be First Lady Jill Biden named Indian-American Garima Verma as her new digital director on Thursday. Verma, who was born in India and grew up in Ohio and California, will bring “a shared commitment to building an administration that lifts up all Americans,” Biden noted in a statement. Biden also announced additional members to […] - [Istanbul Has Less Than 45 Days Of Water Left](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/istanbul-has-less-than-45-days-of-water-left/): Large cities across Turkey will run out of water in the next few months. Warnings Istanbul has less than 45 days of water left. According to the Turkish Chamber of Chemical Engineers, poor rainfall led to the country’s worst drought in ten years and almost tore the megacity of 17 million people out of the […] - [Denmark Developing Digital "Vaccine Passport" For People Received COVID-19 Vaccine](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/denmark-developing-digital-vaccine-passport-for-people-received-covid-19-vaccine/): Denmark is developing a digital “vaccine passport” for people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine, a move that may enable them to travel to countries where such documentation is required during the pandemic. “It is expected that there may be requirements from other countries to present vaccine documentation upon entry. A Danish vaccine passport can […] - [Britain Targeting 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccination Programme](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/britain-targeting-24-7-covid-19-vaccination-programme/): Britain is targeting a 24-hour, seven-day a week vaccination programme as soon as possible, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday, as he bids to step up the pace of the rollout and give shots to at-risk groups by mid-February. AstraZeneca executives said the company was on track to deliver 2 million doses a week […] - [Paris' Champs-Élysées Is Getting A Massive Green Makeover](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/paris-champs-elysees-is-getting-a-massive-green-makeover/): The Champs-Élysées in the French capital is set to be given a €250m (£225m) green makeover, the mayor of Paris has announced. Anne Hidalgo, the city’s mayor, told French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche that the work would make the 1.9 km (1.2 miles) long road into “an extraordinary garden”. The Champs-Élysées committee has been campaigning for […] - [U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fell 10.3% In 2020: Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/u-s-greenhouse-gas-emissions-fell-10-3-in-2020-report/): The novel coronavirus pandemic draws several obvious parallels to World War II. Like the war, COVID-19 is taking lives, it’s devastating the economy, and major lifestyle changes are being required of people all over the world. One of the most interesting side effects of the coronavirus is the reduction in emissions in various areas on […] - [COVID-19 Vaccine From SII, Bharat Biotech To Be Received By Jan 14 In All States/UTs: Indian Govt](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-vaccine-from-sii-bharat-biotech-to-be-received-by-jan-14-in-all-states-uts-indian-govt/): Days before the commencement of the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive in India, the Union Health Ministry announced Tuesday all vaccine doses, 1.10 crore from Serum Insititute of India and 55 lakh from Bharat Biotech, will be given to all states and Union Territories by January 14. During a press briefing today, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan […] - [United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Seeks To Stay On For Second Term](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/united-nations-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-seeks-to-stay-on-for-second-term/): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the five permanent members of the Security Council that he would like to stay on for a second term. According to a report published in Bloomberg News, Guterres is likely to officially inform the president of the UN General Assembly soon about his decision. Guterres took office as the […] - [Saudi Arabia Plans A City With No Cars, Roads Or Carbon Emissions](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/saudi-arabia-plans-a-city-with-no-cars-roads-or-carbon-emissions/): Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced his latest plan for Saudi Arabia’s future beyond oil: a linear city with no cars, roads or carbon emissions. The 170 kilometre-long (106 miles) development called “The Line” will be part of the $500 billion Neom projects, the crown prince said in a televised speech on Sunday. Construction is […] - [Pfizer-BioNTech’s Vaccine Can Protect Against The New COVID-19 Strain](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/pfizer-biontechs-vaccine-can-protect-against-the-new-covid-19-strain/): Amid fear over the new COVID-19 strain, a new research suggests Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine can protect against the mutation. The new variants, which have raised alarms across the globe, were found in Britain and South Africa. According to a report by Reuters, the laboratory study was conducted by Pfizer and scientists from the University of Texas Medical […] - [CO2 Levels Will Be 50% Higher This Year: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/co2-levels-will-be-50-higher-this-year-study/): Human activity will push concentrations of planet-warming carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere to levels 50 per cent higher than before the industrial revolution this year, breaching a symbolic climate change threshold, the United Kingdom’s Meteorological Office said in a forecast. With 2021 seen as a critical year for implementing the 2015 Paris Agreement to […] - [World's Largest Floating Dam To Be constructed In India's Madhya Pradesh State](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/worlds-largest-floating-dam-to-be-constructed-in-indias-madhya-pradesh-state/): In the major development in India, the world’s largest floating 600 MW solar energy project to be constructed at Omkareshwar dam on Narmada river in Khandwa district will begin power generation by the year 2022-23. The estimated investment in this project stands at Rs 3,000 crore, said an official release quoting the state’s new and […] - [Indian State Kerala Declares Bird Flu As State Specific Disaster](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/indian-state-kerala-declares-bird-flu-as-state-specific-disaster/): Taking preventive measure in India, the Kerala government declared bird flu as a state-specific disaster and issued high alert in two districts where major cases have been found. Those two districts include Kottayam and Alappuzha. “Bird flu is declared as the state-specific disaster in Kerala and a high alert has been issued after an outbreak […] - [635 Million People Will Be Affected Worldwide By Sinking Of Earth's Surface By 2040: UNESCO](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/635-million-people-will-be-affected-worldwide-by-sinking-of-earths-surface-by-2040-unesco/): Human activities such as groundwater removal and other natural causes are leading to the sinking of the Earth’s surface and the phenomenon will affect 635 million people, mostly in Asia, with a total exposed Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $9.78 trillion in the next four years, warn researchers. By 2024, 19 per cent of the […] - [India Welcome The Rise Of Africa, Says Foreign Secretary Shringla At UNSC ](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-welcome-the-rise-of-africa-says-foreign-secretary-shringla-at-unsc/): India’s foreign secretary Harsh Shringla has made a pitch for New Delhi’s support to Africa at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), not only backing an African seat at the council but also how India’s partnership for the continent. FS Shringla said, “India welcomes the evolution and rise of Africa as a key factor in […] - [Moscow's Metro Subway System Will Now Have Female Drivers After Decades-Long Ban](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/moscows-metro-subway-system-will-now-have-female-drivers-after-decades-long-ban/): In a historic move, Moscow Metro hired its first batch of female metro drivers after laws banning women from this field were lifted last year. 12 women have been inducted into the job starting on the first day of 2021, as per latest reports. The Russian capital had put a stop to hiring women as […] - [India Will Slaughter Tens Of Thousands Of Poultry After Outbreak Of Avian Influenza](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-will-slaughter-tens-of-thousands-of-poultry-after-outbreak-of-avian-influenza/): Tens of thousands of poultry will be slaughtered in India after an outbreak of deadly avian influenza was found to have killed scores of birds across the country, officials said on Tuesday. At least six Indian states have stepped up efforts to contain two strains of bird flu – H5N1 and H5N8 – in recent […] - [FSSAI Reduces Trans Fat Content In Food Items And Oils To 3% by 2021](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/fssai-reduces-trans-fat-content-in-food-items-and-oils-to-3-by-2021/): The most awaited demand of experts to reduce the level of trans fats in food items has been met now, as India’s top food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) reduces it to 3%. The current permissible limit of trans fat is 5%. A gazetted notification by FSSAI on December 29 says […] - [ISRO Working To Launch Environment-Friendly Fuels For Rocket And Satellites](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/isro-working-to-launch-environment-friendly-fuels-for-rocket-and-satellites/): The Indian space rockets are set to go green as ISRO is working to replace its existing hazardous fuel with non-hazardous and environment- friendly fuels for its rockets and satellites, the ISRO Chairman K Sivan said. He also said that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is looking at green propulsion through hydrogen peroxide in […] - [India To Begin Its Two-Year Tenure As Non-Permanent Member Of UNSC](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-to-begin-its-two-year-tenure-as-non-permanent-member-of-unsc/): India’s flag will be installed at the United Nations Security Council stakeout on Monday as the country begins its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the powerful UN body. Flags of the five new incoming non-permanent members will be installed at the stakeout during a special ceremony on January 4, the first official working […] - [India's Drug Regulator Approves Two COVID-19 Vaccines For Restricted Emergency Use](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/indias-drug-regulator-approves-two-covid-19-vaccines-for-restricted-emergency-use/): In a major development, India’s drug regulator approved two COVID-19 vaccines for restricted emergency use in the country. Oxford’s Covishield, which is manufactured by Serum Institute of India (SII), and indigenously developed Covaxin of Bharat Biotech have been approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). While making the big announcement, DCGI’s Dr VG […] - [India "Successfully Cultured" New Coronavirus Strain Originated In UK : ICMR](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-successfully-cultured-new-coronavirus-strain-originated-in-uk-icmr/): India has successfully cultured the new ‘more infectious’ coronavirus strain, which had originated in the United Kingdom, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Saturday. The British Government had recently announced that the newly identified strain of the virus found in their population is up to 70 per cent more transmissible, following which […] - [Britain To Abolish Tax On Women's Sanitary Products](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/britain-to-abolish-tax-on-womens-sanitary-products/): Britain’s finance ministry announced that it had abolished the value-added tax on women’s sanitary products. “Sanitary products are essential, so it’s right that we do not charge VAT,” said Rishi Sunak, the Treasury chief. “We have already rolled out free sanitary products in schools, colleges and hospitals and this commitment takes us another step closer […] - [Emergency Use Approval Granted To Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine In India](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/emergency-use-approval-granted-to-oxford-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine-in-india/): The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO) expert panel recommended the grant of permission for restricted emergency use of Oxford Covid-19 vaccine Covishield in India. The vaccine was further sent for approval to the regulator Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, Covishield, has been developed in collaboration with Serum Institue of India (SII). […] - [Poor Hygiene Standards Made Lower-Income Countries More Immune To COVID-19: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/poor-hygiene-standards-of-india-made-lower-income-countries-more-immune-to-covid-19-study/): Better hygiene and sanitation in the rich and developed countries could, paradoxically, be one of the reasons for the high rates of coronavirus-related deaths there, a new study by Indian scientists has indicated, lending credence to what is known as the ‘hygiene hypothesis’. The study has tried to find possible explanations for the fact that […] - [Woman Who Worked As Sweeper At Panchayat Office In India Becomes Its President](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/woman-who-worked-as-sweeper-at-panchayat-office-in-india-becomes-its-president/): In yet another instance of democracy changing the lives of people overnight, in India, Kerala woman, Anandavalli, aged 46, who worked as a part-time sweeper at Panchayat office has now become the President. For almost a decade, the Dalit woman had swept floors and dusted chairs, but it was this Wednesday, that she took her […] - [India Prepares To Launch World’s Largest Vaccination Drive Against COVID-19 In 2021](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-prepares-to-launch-worlds-largest-vaccination-drive-against-covid-19-in-2021/): Massive preparations are underway in India for the launch of the world’s largest vaccination drive against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday amid growing indications that the country’s drug regulators would soon approve the first vaccine for a roll-out in the coming days. Modi said the end of a pandemic-ravaged […] - [1.5 Billion Face Masks Will Pollute The World's Ocean By The End Of This Year](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/1-5-billion-face-masks-will-pollute-the-worlds-ocean-by-the-end-of-this-year/): An estimated 1.5 billion face masks will be polluting the world’s oceans by the end of this year. That’s according to a new report by the marine conservation organisation OceansAsia, which suggests oceans in 2020 face an additional 4,680 to 6,240 tonnes of marine plastic pollution because of the use of the masks. Citing another […] - [UK Approves Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/uk-approves-oxford-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine-for-emergency-use/): The UK government has accepted the recommendation from the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to authorise Oxford University-AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, named Covishield, for emergency use. The shot is expected to be rolled out next week and would be added to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine which has so far been given to 600,000 people in the […] - [India's Economy Could Be The "Most Resilient" In South And South-West Asian Subregion : UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indias-economy-could-be-the-most-resilient-in-south-and-south-west-asian-subregion-un/): India’s economy could prove to be the “most resilient” in the South and South-West Asian subregion over the long term, according to a UN study, which notes that positive but lower economic growth would continue to attract investment after the COVID-19 pandemic and the large market in the country. The ‘Foreign Direct Investment Patterns and […] - [Japan To Develop World's First Satellites Made Of Wood To Cut Space Junk](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/japan-to-develop-worlds-first-satellites-made-of-wood-to-cut-space-junk/): A company from Japan, in collaboration with Kyoto University, is developing the world’s first satellites made out of wood, and they hope to achieve the feat by 2023. The partnership will begin experimenting with different types of wood in extreme environments on Earth. Space junk is becoming an increasing problem as more satellites are launched […] - [UN Appoints Siddharth Chatterjee Of India As United Nations Resident Coordinator In China](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/un-appoints-siddharth-chatterjee-of-india-as-united-nations-resident-coordinator-in-china/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed senior UN official Siddharth Chatterjee of India as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China. Resident Coordinators are the UN Secretary-General’s representatives for development at the country level. They lead UN teams supporting countries to recover better from the COVID-19 pandemic through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Guterres appointed […] - [India Launches Its First Indigenously Developed Pneumococcal Vaccine](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-launches-its-first-indigenously-developed-pneumococcal-vaccine/): Serum Institute of India, the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world by doses, announces the launch of India’s first indigenously developed pneumococcal vaccine – PNEUMOSIL. It was launched in the presence of Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. PNEUMOSIL has been developed through a collaboration spanning over a decade among […] - [Russia Approve Its COVID-19 Vaccine Sputnik V  For People Over 60 Years](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/russia-approve-its-covid-19-vaccine-sputnik-v-for-people-over-60-years/): Russia recently approved its main COVID vaccine, Sputnik V, for use by people over the age of 60. Russian news agencies cited the health ministry as saying the shot was tested on this age group separately. Russia has been widely criticised for giving Sputnik V regulatory approval in August after it was tested only on […] - [Air Pollution In India Led To 1.7 Million Deaths In 2019](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/air-pollution-in-india-led-to-1-7-million-deaths-in-2019/): Some 1.7 million Indians died due to air pollution in 2019, according to a report by interdisciplinary journal Lancet Planetary Health. The report ‘The India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative’ estimates health and economic impacts of air pollution, both from indoor and outdoor sources. The toll in India was 18 per cent of the total deaths in the […] - [European Union Bans Export Of Plastic Waste To Poorer Countries](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/european-union-bans-export-of-plastic-waste-to-poorer-countries/): The European Union’s executive branch announced new rules for plastic waste shipments—including a ban on some exports to poorer countries—that will take effect on January 1 as part of the bloc’s Circular Economy Action Plan and European Green Deal. The moves follow China’s 2018 ban on plastic imports and statements from environmentalists that waste was […] - [21 Year Old Arya Rajendran, India's youngest mayor from Kerala's Capital](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/21-year-old-arya-rajendran-indias-youngest-mayor-from-keralas-capital/): At an age when many people pursue their higher education, Arya Rajendran is all set to reportedly become India’s youngest mayor. Kerala has chosen 21-year-old Arya Rajendran as its mayoral candidate for Thiruvananthapuram after the party’s district committee and state committee sanctioned her candidature. The Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPI-M) has selected Rajendran as its […] - [80 Tonnes Of Fresh Fruit And Vegetables Airlifted To UK Amid Shortage Fears](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/80-tonnes-of-fresh-fruit-and-vegetables-airlifted-to-uk-amid-shortage-fears/): German airline Lufthansa today flew in 80 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables into the UK for Tesco, Sainsbury’s, the Co-op and Aldi as thousands of lorries remained stranded at the Kent border. The airlift, which included lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, citrus fruits, and strawberries, came as Tesco began rationing several items and experts warned today’s […] - [UK Needs To Cut Its Emissions By 78% To Achieve Target Net Zero Emissions By 2050](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/uk-needs-to-cut-its-emissions-by-78-to-achieve-target-net-zero-emissions-by-2050/): The UK needs to cut its emissions by 78% below 1990 levels over the next 15 years, according to the latest advice from the Climate Change Committee (CCC). For the first time, the government’s climate advisers have proposed a legally binding “carbon budget” that is in line with the national target of “net-zero” emissions by […] - [IIT Delhi Bags First Prize At Innovative4SDG Contest Organized By UNDP](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/iit-delhi-bags-first-prize-at-innovative4sdg-contest-organized-by-undp/): Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has bagged the first price at Innovate4SDG contest organised by UNDP (United Nation Development Program) Accelerator Lab India for creating a plant-based mock egg. The innovator Prof Kavya Dashora, IIT Delhi was awarded a cash prize worth Rs 3.7 Lakhs and was conferred by Ms Christiane Hieronymus, Embassy of […] - [New Coronavirus Variant Found Is Not Out Of Control Yet: WHO](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/new-coronavirus-variant-found-is-not-out-of-control-yet-who/): The new coronavirus variant found in the UK is not out of control yet, said the World Health Organization. “We have had a much higher (contamination rate) at different points in this pandemic and we’ve got it under control,” WHO’s emergencies chief Michael Ryan told a press conference. “So this situation is not in that […] - [COVID-19 New Strain Reported In UK Which Can Be 70% More Transmissible](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-new-strain-reported-in-uk-which-can-be-70-more-transmissible/): Just when we thought that the COVID-19 pandemic may soon be behind us, a new strain of the novel coronavirus has been reported in the UK. The strain has caused thousands of infections already and has become a concern globally. Even as vaccinations begin in various parts of the world, including the country where the […] - [Ratan Naval Tata Honoured With “Global Visionary Of Sustainable Business And Peace” Title](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/ratan-naval-tata-honoured-with-global-visionary-of-sustainable-business-and-peace-title/): Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (FIICC) conferred Ratan Naval Tata with the title of “Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace” for epitomising “unity, peace and sustainability”. Dr Gul Kripalani, President of the bilateral chamber said, “Ratan Tata’s support toward Israel has been unstinted. His commitment to putting India on the global map with dignity and […] - [India To Start COVID-19 Vaccination Drive In January 2021](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-to-start-covid-19-vaccination-drive-in-january-2021/): As the centre ramps up its preparedness for COVID-19 vaccination drive, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan informed that Indians may get its first COVID-19 vaccine shot in January 2021. Speaking to the news agency, the Health Minister further said, that they are giving priority to the effectiveness of the vaccines to come to the […] - [UN Women To Partner With Kerala Gender Park](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/un-women-to-partner-with-kerala-gender-park/): The Gender Park, an autonomous body under the Kerala government, is all set to partner with UN Women to further the cause of women empowerment and function as a South Asia hub for gender equality. While the world body reiterated that Kerala has been a role model for the rest of the world through exemplary […] - [Google To Roll Out Free COVID-19 Test Weekly At Home](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/google-to-roll-out-free-covid-19-test-weekly-at-home/): Alphabet Inc’s Google said it is offering free and weekly at-home COVID-19 testing for all its U.S. employees and plans to expand the benefit globally during the next year. A Google spokesman said the company had rolled out the benefit this week for all 90,000 U.S. employees, with the initiative guaranteeing them a weekly, at-home […] - [Tata Motors Launches 'Go Green' Initiative For Environment Sustainability](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/tata-motors-launches-go-green-initiative-for-environment-sustainability/): Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, along with its channel partners, has announced the launch of its ‘Go Green’ initiative in line with its commitment to environmental sustainability. Under this initiative, Tata Motors, in association with an NGO, will plant a sapling for the sale of every new commercial vehicle and for every new […] - [South Sudan's Pibor County Facing Catastrophic Levels Of Hunger](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/south-sudans-pibor-county-facing-catastrophic-levels-of-hunger/): Driven by insecurity, the effects of COVID-19, an on-going economic crisis, and the impact of flooding on livelihoods, people in South Sudan’s Pibor County, are facing catastrophic levels of hunger. A new UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report projects that from April to July 2021, an estimated 7.24 million people, or 60 per […] - [UNICEF To Feed UK Children Impacted By COVID-19 Crisis For First Time In 70 Year History](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/unicef-to-feed-children-impacted-by-covid-19-crisis-for-first-time-in-70-year-history/): Thousands of families in the United Kingdom impacted by COVID-19 are to receive “one-off…emergency” food assistance from UN Children’s Fund UNICEF over the upcoming holiday period and beyond, it has announced. It is the first time in the organization’s more than 70-year-history that it has stepped in to help the country’s most vulnerable, said Anna […] - [Indian Entrepreneur Wins UNEP "Young Champions Of The Earth" Award](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indian-entrepreneur-wins-unep-young-champions-of-the-earth-award/): A 29-year-old Indian entrepreneur, Vidyut Mohan, is among the seven winners of the prestigious “Young Champions of the Earth” 2020 prize which is given by the UN environment agency to global change-makers. All those included in the list have been awarded for using innovative ideas and ambitious action to solve some of the world’s most […] - [Coronavirus Three Times Deadly Than Seasonal Flu: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/coronavirus-three-times-deadly-than-seasonal-flu-study/): Roughly a year into the pandemic it is clear the new coronavirus is worse than seasonal flu, and a study released outlined just how much worse, showing a death rate almost three times higher among COVID-19 patients. The research, using French national data and published in the journal The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, underscored the increased […] - [China On Track To Generate 5m Tonnes Of Biodegradable Plastic By 2025](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/china-on-track-to-generate-5m-tonnes-of-biodegradable-plastic-by-2025/): An enormous expansion in biodegradable plastic creation in China is outperforming the nation’s capacity to debase the materials, as indicated by another report distributed by the foundation Greenpeace. China, the world’s biggest maker of plastic waste, presented boycotts recently on a few kinds of non-degradable single-use plastics, inciting makers to increase the creation of biodegradable […] - [India Slips To 131 On Human Development Index 2020](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-slips-to-131-on-human-development-index-2020/): In a worrying piece of news, India slipped on the Human Development Index (HDI), taking the 131st position this year, as compared to the 129th place a year ago. This was revealed in the 2020 Human Development Report, which was published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). UNDP officials, however, clarified that this doesn’t […] - [Yemen At Most Risk Of A Humanitarian Catastrophe: UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/yemen-at-most-risk-of-a-humanitarian-catastrophe-un/): Yemen is the country most at risk of a humanitarian catastrophe in 2021, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has warned, marking the third year running the war-ravaged nation has earned the grim recognition. Continued conflict, widespread hunger and a collapsing international aid response threaten to dramatically worsen the current crisis in Yemen next year, the […] - [India Laid The Foundation Of World's Largest Renewable Energy Park](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/india-laid-the-foundation-of-worlds-largest-renewable-energy-park/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the world’s largest renewable energy park in Gujarat’s Kutch. This 30,000-megawatt capacity hybrid renewable energy park will be built along the Indo-Pak border at Khavda using both wind and solar energy. Spread over 72,600 hectares of wasteland, the first of its kind energy project is expected […] - [New Zeland Prime Minister Reacts On Climate Activist Tweet On Climate Emergency Declaration](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/new-zeland-prime-minister-reacts-on-climate-activist-tweet-on-climate-emergency-declaration/): New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has reacted to the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg’s latest accusation towards the country. The celebrated leader lashed out at the Thunberg claiming her government has been doing more than Thunberg might realise. Ardern was referring to Thunberg’s tweet from the weekend in which she shared a news article […] - [United States Kicks Off COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Drive](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/united-states-kicks-off-covid-19-mass-vaccination-drive/): The United States kicked off a mass vaccination drive hoping to turn the tide on the world’s biggest coronavirus outbreak, as the nation’s death toll passed a staggering 300,000. The start of the desperately awaited vaccine program coincided with several European countries announcing new lockdowns amid spiralling infections, highlighting the long road to ending the […] - [UN Chief Urges World Leaders To Declare State Of Climate Emergency](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/un-chief-urges-world-leaders-to-declare-state-of-climate-emergency/): UN chief Antonio Guterres urged world leaders to declare a “state of climate emergency” and shape greener growth after the coronavirus pandemic, as he opened a summit marking five years since the landmark Paris Agreement. The Climate Ambition Summit, being held online, comes as the United Nations warns current commitments to tackle rises in global […] - [Brands Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé Tops List Of World's Largest Plastic Producers](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/brands-coca-cola-pepsico-and-nestle-tops-list-of-worlds-largest-plastic-producers/): For the third year in the row, big brands Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé have been accused of “zero progress” on reducing plastic waste, after being named the world’s top plastic polluters. American brand Coca-Cola was ranked the world’s number one plastic polluter by Break Free From Plastic in its annual audit after its beverage bottles […] - [HelpAge India Receives UN Population Award 2020](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/helpage-india-receives-un-population-award-2020/): HelpAge India, an NGO that works for the care of elderly disadvantaged persons and senior citizens, recently received the UN Population Award, a first for an institution in India. The award was last conferred on an Indian 28 years ago when it was awarded to JRD Tata as an individual laureate in 1992. HelpAge India […] - [India Contributes USD 2 Million To UN Palestine Refugee Agency](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-contributes-usd-2-million-to-un-palestine-refugee-agency/): India recently contributed another USD 2 million to the UN Palestine refugee agency, fulfilling its commitment of USD five million in aid annually to support its programmes and services, including education, health care, relief and social services for Palestinian refugees. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) […] - [European Leaders Agrees To Set An Ambitious Target To Cut Greenhouse Emission By 55%](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/european-leaders-agrees-to-set-an-ambitious-target-to-cut-greenhouse-emission-by-55/): EU leaders agreed recently to set an ambitious target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% compared to 1990 levels by 2030. The deal came after more than 10 hours of negotiations late Thursday into Friday morning. The increase from an earlier reduction target of 40% was proposed by the European Commission in September but […] - [Australia's Island State Tasmania Now Runs On 100% Renewable Energy](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/australias-island-state-tasmania-now-runs-on-100-renewable-energy/): Australia’s island state Tasmania has achieved the feat of being one of the few places to be completely powered with 100 per cent renewable energy. The state, recently announced that its wind and hydroelectric projects had made them self-sufficient and run on cleaner energy. The state has met its goal to become fully self-sufficient in […] - [India Not Historically Responsible For Climate Change: Indian Union Environment Minister](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/india-not-historically-responsible-for-climate-change-indian-union-environment-minister/): India is not responsible for the problem of climate change and is presently contributing only 6.8 per cent of global emissions, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said recently. He said India is the only G20 nation to be in compliance with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Addressing a press meet on the eve of […] - [AstraZeneca To Experiment COVID-19 Vaccine Combining It With Russia's Sputnik V](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/astrazeneca-to-experiment-covid-19-vaccine-combining-it-with-russias-sputnik-v/): Britain`s AstraZeneca recently said that it would investigate combining its experimental COVID-19 vaccine with Russia`s Sputnik V vaccine candidate, a move Russian scientists have suggested could sharply boost efficacy. The developers of Sputnik V suggested on Twitter last month that AstraZeneca try the combination. Trials will start by the end of the year, said the […] - [Wall Street Will Trade Water Due To Its Scarcity](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/wall-street-will-trade-water-due-to-its-scarcity/): Starting this week, water will be traded on the Wall Street commodities futures market, due to its scarcity. The price of the vital liquid will fluctuate just like oil, gold or wheat, CME Group reported. The price of water in California has doubled in the last year, according to the Nasdaq Velez California Water Index. […] - [Indian Actor Sonu Sood Tops Global Asian Celebrity List 2020](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indian-actor-sonu-sood-tops-global-asian-celebrity-list-2020/): Indian actor Sonu Sood has been named the number one South Asian celebrity in the world for his philanthropic efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic this year, in a first-of-its-kind ranking released in London. The 47-year-old Bollywood star beat off tough global competition to top the ’50 Asian Celebrities in The World’ list, which is published […] - [Bengaluru Will Get Five Waste-To-Energy Plants To Handle Garbage Problems](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/bengaluru-will-get-five-waste-to-energy-plants-to-handle-garbage-problems/): In a bid to solve garbage-related issues in Bengaluru, civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is set to establish five waste-to-energy power plants in public-private partnership (PPP) model in and around the city. According to Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy, the proposed plants include two in Mavallipura and one each in […] - [World Set For 3C Warming Despite Pandemic And Pledges, Says UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/world-set-for-3c-warming-despite-pandemic-and-pledges-says-un/): Earth remains on course to warm more than 3 degrees Celsius by the century’s end despite a dip in greenhouse gas emissions due to the pandemic and pledges to curb pollution, the UN said. In its annual assessment of emissions levels, the UN’s Environment Programme found that 2020’s 7-per cent fall in carbon pollution would […] - [Indian Women Named Among World’s 100 Most Powerful Women By Forbes](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/indian-women-named-among-worlds-100-most-powerful-women-by-forbes/): Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Biocon Founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and HCL Enterprise CEO Roshni Nadar Malhotra have been named among the world’s 100 most powerful women by Forbes, a list topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel for the 10th year in a row. “There are 10 heads of state, 38 […] - [Pfizer And BioNTech Provides Strong Protection Against COVID-19 In First Dose](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/pfizer-and-biontech-provides-strong-protection-against-covid-19-in-first-dose/): The coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech provides strong protection against COVID-19 within about 10 days of the first dose, according to documents published by the Food and Drug Administration before a meeting of its vaccine advisory group. The documents were published ahead of Thursday’s meeting of outside experts to discuss whether the vaccine […] - [Serum Institute of India Applies Emergency Use Authorisation For Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaccine](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/serum-institute-of-india-applies-emergency-use-authorisation-for-oxford-astrazeneca-vaccine/): The Serum Institute of India (SII) applied to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)  for granting emergency use authorisation for the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. The CEO and owner of the institute confirmed the news via a tweet and thanked the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and government for their “invaluable support”. As promised, before […] - [Australia's Black Summer Bushfires Killed 60,000 Koalas: WWF](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/australias-black-summer-bushfires-killed-60000-koalas-wwf/): More than 60,000 koalas were killed, injured or displaced in Australian bushfires last summer, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has estimated, in what it called a deeply disturbing number for a species already in trouble. Last summer’s bushfires, which Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dubbed Australia’s “black summer”, also killed 33 people and […] - [ICAR Bags Global Award From UN's Food And Agriculture Organization](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/icar-bags-global-award-from-uns-food-and-agriculture-organization/): India’s agri-research body Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) recently said it has bagged the prestigious ‘International King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award’ from the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for raising awareness about the importance of soil health among all stakeholders. The award was conferred to ICAR on the occasion of World […] - [2021 Is Going To Be A Humanitarian Catastrophe: UN Warns](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/2021-is-going-to-be-a-humanitarian-catastrophe-un-warns/): The next year is going to be “humanitarian catastrophe” and there is a risk of poor countries being “trampled” as rich countries roll out COVID-19 vaccines, top UN officials told the 193-member UN General Assembly recently. World Food Programme (WFP) chief David Beasley and World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke during a […] - [The US announces $308 million in aid for Afghans as the crisis worsens](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-us-announces-308-million-in-aid-for-afghans-as-the-crisis-worsens/): Washington: The White House has announced 308 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan, offering new aid to the country as it edges toward a humanitarian crisis since the Taliban takeover nearly five months ago. White House spokesperson Emily Horne said in a statement Tuesday that the new aid from the US Agency for International Development […] - [Last week, the WHO reported 7 million new cases of Omicron COVID in Europe](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/last-week-the-who-reported-7-million-new-cases-of-omicron-covid-in-europe/): Copenhagen: There were more than 7 million new cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 across Europe in the first week of January, more than doubling in just two weeks, the World Health Organisation said. WHO Europe director Dr Hans Kluge said at a media briefing on Tuesday that 26 countries in its region reported that […] - [Study shows Booster dose neutralizes COVID-19 Omicron variant](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/study-shows-booster-dose-neutralizes-covid-19-omicron-variant/): Omicron is a more transmissible variant of COVID-19 than Delta. Nevertheless, its biological characteristics remain relatively unknown. The study about this variant has been published in the ‘Nature Journal’. It took only a few weeks for the Omicron virus to replace the other infections in South Africa, resulting in a spike in disease activity. The […] - [COVID-19 should be tested for who? The ICMR issues an advisory on "purposive testing".](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-should-be-tested-for-who-the-icmr-issues-an-advisory-on-purposive-testing/): According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), contacts of Covid-19 patients need not be tested unless age or comorbidities indicate they are high-risk. According to a new set of guidelines on testing for coronavirus disease, at-risk contacts of patients would be those over 60 years of age, as well as those with conditions […] - [The number of active COVID-19 cases in the country is at its highest in 208 days](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/the-number-of-active-covid-19-cases-in-the-country-is-at-its-highest-in-208-days/): New Delhi: India logged 1,68,063 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,58,75,790 which includes 4,461 cases of the Omicron variant, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. #Unite2FightCorona#LargestVaccineDrive#OmicronVariant 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗛https://t.co/ySGZqilfEu pic.twitter.com/qiEEhe2yRg — Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) January 11, 2022 The active cases rose to 8,21,446, the highest […] - [Delhi begins administering the Covid vaccine precautionary dose](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/delhi-begins-administering-the-covid-vaccine-precautionary-dose/): New Delhi: Delhi on Monday began administering a third or “precautionary dose” to people older than 60, healthcare workers and frontline workers who had their second dose nine months ago amid a surge in coronavirus infections. As of Monday, approximately three lakh such people are eligible for the third dose. The beneficiaries will receive a […] - [The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is rising in all provinces across Canada](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-number-of-covid-19-hospitalizations-is-rising-in-all-provinces-across-canada/): While the risk of hospitalisation from the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is lower than that for Delta, the fact that it’s extremely transmissible is driving up admissions because of the sheer volume of cases, Canada’s chief public health officer has said. In a series of tweets on Sunday as hospitalisations spiked across several provinces, Dr […] - [About 60 million Americans were infected by Covid-19: Data](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/about-60-million-americans-were-infected-by-covid-19-data/): According to research from Johns Hopkins University, Covid-19 has infected at least 60 million people in the United States since January 2020, killing at least 837,594 people. The United States remains the nation most impacted by the pandemic, with the world’s most cases and deaths, making up around 20 per cent of the global caseload. […] - [Indian government pledges to have precautionary doses available](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/indian-government-pledges-to-have-precautionary-doses-available/): Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union health minister, said on Monday that the central government is committed to providing ‘extra security cover’ to frontline workers and health care workers as India began administering ‘precautionary doses’ of Covid-19 vaccines to those with comorbidities, as well as older citizens. “The programme to administer precautionary dose to health care […] - [Covid-19 cases in India top 1.80 lakh; active cases cross 700,000](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-19-cases-in-india-top-1-80-lakh-active-cases-cross-700000/): According to the data published by the Union ministry of health and family welfare (Mohfw), India reported 1,79,723 new cases of the coronavirus (Covid-19) on Monday, as the Omicron variant continues to spread rapidly in the country. According to the updated data, the number of active cases exceeded 700,000. In India, the Covid-19 pandemic is […] - [More than 300 Delhi Police personnel infected with Covid](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/more-than-300-delhi-police-personnel-infected-with-covid/): New Delhi: Over 300 Delhi Police personnel tested positive for the virus as the outbreak of COVID-19 sweeps the nation’s capital. This includes the Public Relations Officer (PRO) and Additional Commissioner Chinmoy Biswal.Many police officers in all units and at all police stations, including the police headquarters, have been affected by COVID-19. Meanwhile, Delhi has […] - [Strong earthquake shakes remote area in western China](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/strong-earthquake-shakes-remote-area-in-western-china/): Beijing: A strong overnight earthquake shook a sparsely populated area in western China early Saturday and forced the suspension of high-speed rail service because of tunnel damage, authorities said. Four people with minor injuries in Menyuan Hui Autonomous County had been treated and released, they said at a news conference. The magnitude 6.9 quake struck at […] - [It is likely that New Delhi will receive more rain](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/it-is-likely-that-new-delhi-will-receive-more-rain/): New Delhi: Overnight rain in the national capital led the minimum temperature on Sunday to settle at 13.8 degrees Celsius, seven notches above normal, the India Meteorological Department said. The weather department said the city received 8 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours as recorded at 8.30 am while the relative humidity was 100 per […] - [There are 1,41,986 new cases of Covid in India, and 285 deaths are reported](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/there-are-141986-new-cases-of-covid-in-india-and-285-deaths-are-reported/): New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 1,41,986 new coronavirus cases, raising the tally to 3,53,68,372, which includes 3,071 cases of Omicron variant reported across 27 states and union territories so far, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. Of the 3,071 cases of Omicron variant, 1,203 have recovered or migrated, according to the […] - [The Japanese government approves new restrictions for areas hard hit by COVID](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-japanese-government-approves-new-restrictions-for-areas-hard-hit-by-covid/): Tokyo: Japan approved new restrictions on Friday to curb a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the three most affected southwestern regions of Okinawa, Yamaguchi and Hiroshima. Given the sudden surge in infections, the medical system runs the risk of suffering a heavy burden in the near future, Daishiro Yamagiwa, the minister in charge of COVID-19 […] - [California COVID surge may ease next month, says official](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/california-covid-surge-may-ease-next-month-says-official/): Los Angeles: The California surge in coronavirus cases has shut down schools and sidelined thousands of police, firefighters, teachers and health care workers but officials are hoping it will be short-lived. My hope is that, you know, by the time we get to February, we’re on the downside of seeing that massive amount of community transmission, […] - [6-7 times higher than official figures for India's Covid mortality: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/6-7-times-higher-than-official-figures-for-indias-covid-mortality-study/): New Delhi: About 3.2 million people could have died from Covid in India by September last year, six-seven times higher than reported officially, according to a study based on one independent and two government data sources. The research, published in the journal Science on Thursday, used an independent nationally representative survey of 137,289 adults in all […] - [New home quarantine rule for international arrivals in India, Covid test on the 8th: Government](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/new-home-quarantine-rule-for-international-arrivals-in-india-covid-test-on-the-8th-government/): New Delhi: India on Friday made seven-day home quarantine mandatory for all international arrivals and an RT-PCR test on the eighth day, as it issued revised guidelines for international passengers. The guidelines released on Friday come into force from January 11 and will remain effective till further government orders. As per the existing rules, which have […] - [Here's how publishers can beat Covid blues in 2021!](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/heres-how-publishers-can-beat-covid-blues-in-2021/): New Delhi: Despite the COVID-19 pandemic resetting all equations everywhere, publishers were able to put their heads down in 2021 and focus on the details following a traumatic experience the year before, resulting in a super line-up of titles. Chiki Sarkar, publisher of Juggernaut, found the second wave of Covid like everyone else completely traumatic. […] - [WORLD DAY OF WAR ORPHANS: Bring our attention to the plight of children who are left in distress!](https://www.naagriknews.com/rights/world-day-of-war-orphans-bring-our-attention-to-the-plight-of-children-who-are-left-in-distress/): To raise awareness about the importance of protecting children orphaned by war and to generate efforts to provide them with a better future, the day is observed worldwide. Pandemics have a greater impact on the day during times of pandemics, as orphan children are most affected. Especially in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the […] - [WORLD BRAILLE DAY: We must be treated as equals!](https://www.naagriknews.com/rights/world-braille-day-we-must-be-treated-as-equals/): The day is celebrated to honor Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system of reading and writing for the visually impaired. Braille Day was established in 2019 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after it picked that date in 2018. To promote the full realisation of the human rights of blind and partially […] - [The number of Omicrons in India rises to 1,892](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/the-number-of-omicrons-in-india-rises-to-1892/): New Delhi: According to a Union health ministry update on Tuesday, 1,892 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been confirmed in 23 states and Union territories thus far, of which 766 have already recovered or migrated. Maharashtra has recorded the maximum number of 568 cases, followed by Delhi (382), Kerala (185), Rajasthan (174), […] - [The former VC of Anna University wants a copy of the inquiry report](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/the-former-vc-of-anna-university-wants-a-copy-of-the-inquiry-report/): Chennai: Earlier this week, former Anna University Vice-Chancellor M K Surappa requested the Madras High Court to give him a copy of the report of Justice P Kalaiarasan, the one-man commission he was appointed to investigate last year. When the case was brought back for further hearing today, Surappa’s counsel mentioned that if the copy […] - [Covid vaccination of 15-18 age group begins in U'khand](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/covid-vaccination-of-15-18-age-group-begins-in-ukhand/): Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday launched the COVID-19 vaccination drive for adolescents aged 15-18 years from Sanatan Dharma Inter College in the Race Course area here. A total of 6,28,000 children in the state in the 15-18 age group will be administered the vaccine doses during the drive, Dhami said. He […] - [Over 100 Kolkata doctors test positive for COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/over-100-kolkata-doctors-test-positive-for-covid-19/): Kolkata: Over 100 doctors in three different hospitals of Kolkata have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a senior health official said on Monday. At least 70 doctors of Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, 24 medical practitioners of Chittaranjan Seva Sadan and Shishu Sadan Hospital in Kalighat, and 12 of the Regional […] - [Delhi morning, minimum temperature 5.4 degrees C](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/delhi-morning-minimum-temperature-5-4-degrees-c/): New Delhi: Delhiites woke up to a chilly Monday morning with the minimum temperature of the city settling at 5.4 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season’s average. The relative humidity was recorded at 95 per cent at 8.30 am. The air quality of the national capital was “very poor” as the Air Quality Index (AQI) […] - [The number of Omicrons in India rises to 1,700](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/the-number-of-omicrons-in-india-rises-to-1700/): New Delhi: Data from the Union health ministry says that 1,700 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been reported in 23 states and Union Territories so far, of which 639 have recovered or migrated. Maharashtra has recorded the maximum number of 510 cases, followed by Delhi (351), Kerala (156), Gujarat (136), Tamil Nadu […] - [The number of Omicrons in India reaches 1,525](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/the-number-of-omicrons-in-india-reaches-1525/): New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry’s latest data shows that 1,525 cases of the Omicron variant of Coronavirus have been reported across 23 states and union territories so far, out of which 560 have recovered or migrated. Maharashtra recorded a maximum of 460 cases, followed by Delhi at 351, Gujarat 136, Tamil Nadu 117 and […] - [Intense cold wave sweeps most places in Punjab, Haryana](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/intense-cold-wave-sweeps-most-places-in-punjab-haryana/): Chandigarh: Biting cold swept most places in Punjab and Haryana on Friday, with minimum temperatures hovering below normal limits. Hisar in Haryana reeled under intense cold, recording a minimum temperature of 2.2 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department’s weather report here. Karnal, Rohtak, Gurugram, Fatehabad, Panchkula and Bhiwani experienced a cold night recording respective […] - [The tally of Omicrons in the country now stands at 1,270](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/the-tally-of-omicrons-in-the-country-now-stands-at-1270/): New Delhi: India logged 309 fresh Omicron infections, taking the total tally of such cases in the country to 1,270, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The 1,270 cases have been detected across 23 states and UTs so far, and 374 people have recovered or migrated. Maharashtra recording the maximum number […] - [The Indian company buys British battery company for 100 million pounds](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-indian-company-buys-british-battery-company-for-100-million-pounds/): New Delhi: Reliance Industries Ltd, owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, acquired British battery maker Faradion Ltd on Friday for a price of GBP 100 million, as the oil-to-retail conglomerate continued to acquire end-to-end technology for its multibillion-dollar clean energy portfolio. Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), a unit of the nation’s most valuable company, signed […] - [ALERT MODE: Yellow alert issued for Delhi after Soar in Corona/Omicron cases](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/alert-mode-yellow-alert-issued-for-delhi-after-soar-in-corona-omicron-cases/): The Union health ministry reported on Tuesday that 6,358 new Covid-19 cases and 293 deaths had occurred in the last 24 hours. According to the Indian government, the country has reported 653 cases of Omicron. India’s Covid-19 case tally has risen to 3,47,99,691 and the death toll climbed to 4,80,290, as per the ministry Also […] - [New Covid cases reported in India today, 653 Omicron cases reported](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/new-covid-cases-reported-in-india-today-653-omicron-cases-reported/): New Delhi: In India, there were 6,358 new cases of Coronavirus reported on Tuesday, the health ministry reported, bringing the total to 75,456. In the latest report from the health ministry, the number of Omicron cases has risen to 653 and at least 186 people have recovered. Delhi reported 331 new Covid cases, one death, […] - [Temperatures in Delhi fall by a few degrees](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/temperatures-in-delhi-fall-by-a-few-degrees/): New Delhi: Officials said Tuesday’s minimum temperature in Delhi was 9.4 degrees Celsius, a drop of a notch from Monday. The minimum temperature dipped to 10.4 degrees Celsius on Monday, three degrees above the season’s norm, while the maximum temperature reached 22.6 degrees Celsius, two degrees above normal. At Safdarjung Observatory, the minimum temperature on […] - [Temperature settles above freezing point in Kashmir](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/temperature-settles-above-freezing-point-in-kashmir/): Srinagar. The minimum temperature at most places in Kashmir settled above the freezing point, even as the weatherman has forecast light to moderate snowfall at isolated places in the Union Territory over two days from Sunday, officials said on Friday. Many areas in the higher reaches of the valley, including the Gulmarg resort, had received […] - [Four new cases take COVID tally of Andamans to 7,708](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/four-new-cases-take-covid-tally-of-andamans-to-7708/): Port Blair. Amid rising Omicron cases in the country, four more persons with travel history have tested positive for COVID-19 in Andaman and Nicobar Island, taking the tally in the Union Territory to 7,708, a health department official said on Friday. All the four new patients were detected after they arrived at the airport here, […] - [OMICRON VARIANT: India's Omicron tally rises to 358](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/omicron-variant-indias-omicron-tally-rises-to-358/): New Delhi:  According to information updated by the Union Health Ministry on Friday, 122 cases of Omicron coronavirus have been reported in the country in the last 24 hours, the most so far, bringing the tally in the country to 358, 114 of whom have either recovered or migrated. In total, 358 Omicron Covid variant […] - [Our cows are our mothers, and they are sacred to us: PM Modi](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/our-cows-are-our-mothers-and-they-are-sacred-to-us-pm-modi/): Varanasi (UP): Taking a swipe at Opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said talking about cow has been made a matter of “sin” by some people but “it is mother and sacred for us”. The PM was addressing a rally here after inaugurating and laying foundation stones of 27 projects, including a dairy […] - [A decision on the Surappa issue will be made by the government: AG](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/a-decision-on-the-surappa-issue-will-be-made-by-the-government-ag/): Chennai: On Thursday, Tamil Nadu’s government informed the Madras High Court that the state Governor alone would be responsible for the case involving former Anna University Vice-Chancellor M K Surappa, who is facing corruption and other charges. According to Attorney-General R Shanmugasundaram, only the Governor, who is also the Chancellor of all the universities in […] - [EXPO 2020: Six lakh visitors visited the India Pavilion in 83 days](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/expo-2020-six-lakh-visitors-visited-the-india-pavilion-in-83-days/): In 83 days after its opening, the India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai hosted 6 lakh visitors, making it one of the most popular pavilions. As of 22nd December, the India Pavilion, inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles and Leader of the House […] - [OMICRON VARIANT: India's Omicron tally at 213](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/omicron-variant-indias-omicron-tally-at-213/): New Delhi: India has recorded 213 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus across 15 states and UTs so far out of which 90 people have recovered or migrated, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. Delhi has recorded the maximum 57 cases of the Omicron variant followed by Maharashtra at 54, Telangana […] - [New potential breast cancer drug identified](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/new-potential-breast-cancer-drug-identified/): Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it’s far more common in women. Substantial support for breast cancer awareness and research funding has […] - [4 UK travellers test coronavirus positive in Goa, Delhi reports 24 new Omicron cases](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/4-uk-travellers-test-coronavirus-positive-in-goa-delhi-reports-24-new-omicron-cases/): Panaji: Four passengers from the United Kingdom tested positive for coronavirus after arriving in Goa on Tuesday, state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said. In the wake of scare regarding the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, the Goa government has set up a special facility at a primary health centre (PHC) at Cansaulim in South Goa […] - [Diary-22: Mission Tirhutipur, Crossing with cauldron](https://www.naagriknews.com/water/diary-22-mission-tirhutipur-crossing-with-cauldron/): According to the English calendar, the date of Dussehra varies every year. But we don’t care about it. Whatever be the English date, we have decided that we will celebrate our birthday on every Vijayadashami as Mission Tirhutipur was formally launched on this day last year. Just as parents and relatives have a special enthusiasm […] - [Bangladesh Violence: Condemnation and Call for Action](https://www.naagriknews.com/opinion/bangladesh-violence-condemnation-and-call-for-action/): Ram mohan rai We are deeply distressed and saddened by the violence and killings in Bangladesh on the occasion of Durga Puja and Vijayadashmi. Attacks on minorities are a sign of injustice and a matter of shame for any society and brings disrepute to the government. Even as we were feeling some relief at the […] - [Diary of Mission Tirhutipur: Study Center in its new Avtaar](https://www.naagriknews.com/opinion/diary-of-mission-tirhutipur-study-center-in-its-new-avtaar/): vimal kumar singh At the beginning of June 2021, the one and a half acre land of Mission Tirhutipur was almost deserted. It had neither a boundary nor a roof. In the rainy season, it was impossible to call and teach the children there. The option of initiating the Study Centre within the village was […] - [The Mission Tirhutipur : A Blessing in Disguise](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/the-mission-tirhutipur-a-blessing-in-disguise/): Vimal kumar singh As a result of the dice game in Mahabharat, the Pandavas believed that war would be inevitable in the future. Arjuna was therefore making frantic efforts to acquire different types of divine weapons during exile. Indra was also consulted in this respect. Unfortunately, something ominous happened there. He became impotent after an […] - [De-constructing the anti-Hindutva Narrative](https://www.naagriknews.com/opinion/de-constructing-the-anti-hindutva-narrative/): Prof. Rasal Singh Prof. Apoorvanand, a left-leaning academician from Delhi University has recently written an article (September 23, 2021), in Indian Express titled “Reading Golwalkar and Savarkar” wherein he expressed his views on the recent Kannaur University controversy. In his article, while advocating for teaching Savarkar and Golwalkar he has smartly equated them with Hitler […] - [Hurriyat Conference and Valley's 'Triangle of Terror'](https://www.naagriknews.com/opinion/hurriyat-conference-and-valleys-triangle-of-terror/):  -Prof. Rasal Singh The reality of the All Party Hurriyat Conference, a pro-Pakistan separatist organization operating in Jammu and Kashmir for the last three decades, has come to the fore. For a long time, Hurriyat Conference has been involved in anti-India activities at the behest of Pakistan. It has been a major source of funding […] - [Mehbooba displays her Talibani mentality and her attachment to terrorists.](https://www.naagriknews.com/opinion/mehbooba-displays-her-talibani-mentality-and-her-attachment-to-terrorists/): Prof. Rasal Singh Mehbooba Mufti, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, warned the BJP-led Center by citing Afghanistan as an example. Mehbooba Mufti said, “We need courage to be able to face what is happening in J&K. It’s time that the government should mend its ways, understand the situation and identify what’s going […] - [Jammu and Kashmir on the Path of Peace, Prosperity and Progress](https://www.naagriknews.com/opinion/jammu-and-kashmir-on-the-path-of-peace-prosperity-and-progress/): Prof. Rasal Singh Mehbooba Mufti, The president of People’s Democratic Party and former chief minister of JK, recently sparked another controversy with her remarks on Article 370 and 35A being abrogated. The central government, she said, has “to be paid with interest” for the things taken away from Kashmiris on August 5th. Earlier, she had […] - [The Times of Corona and its impact on emotional well-being](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/the-times-of-corona-and-its-impact-on-emotional-well-being/): Prof. Rasal Singh The pandemic enclosed many people in their homes, preventing them from interacting with others and getting exposure to each other. Although initially welcomed, it soon became problematic. People have adjusted to this ‘New Normal’ as a result of the pandemic. As restrictions eased, offices began reopening, transitioning people into their later years […] - [An Indian perspective on the IPCC Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/an-indian-perspective-on-the-ipcc-report/): -Prof. Rasal Singh The topic of climate change has been the hottest topic of the 21st century, and its relevance keeps increasing with each passing decade. There is no doubt that global warming has adverse effects on the environment. Environmentalists’ fears have been confirmed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment report. […] - [PM Modi Inaugurates "India Toy Fair 2021" To Promote Eco-Friendly Toys](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/pm-modi-inaugurates-india-toy-fair-2021-to-promote-eco-friendly-toys/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the ancient toy culture of the country reflects the practice of reuse and recycling, which is part of the Indian lifestyle, and added that India has the potential to take the world back to eco-friendly toys. Speaking at the India Toy Fair 2021 in Delhi, the Prime […] - [WHO Praises India's Efforts In Fighting COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/who-praises-indias-efforts-in-fighting-covid-19-pandemic/): The World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has once again praised India’s efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Ghebreyesus also commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending Covid-19 vaccines to more than 60 countries, hoping that other nations will also follow India’s example. Taking to Twitter, he said, “Thanks, India and Prime Minister […] - [Japan Appoints Its First Minister For Loneliness After Country's Suicide Rate Increased](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/japan-appoints-its-first-minister-for-loneliness-after-countrys-suicide-rate-increased/): Japan has appointed its first Minister for Loneliness this month after the country’s suicide rate increased for the first time in 11 years during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to The Japan Times, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga added a minister of loneliness to his Cabinet earlier this month, following the example of the UK, which in […] - [Two-Thirds Of Poorer Countries Are Cutting Education Budgets Due To COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/two-thirds-of-poorer-countries-are-cutting-education-budgets-due-to-covid-19/): Education budgets are not adjusting proportionately to the challenges brought about by COVID-19, especially in poorer countries. Despite additional funding needs, two-thirds of low- and lower-middle-income countries have, in fact, cut their public education budgets since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the new joint World Bank – UNESCO Education Finance Watch (EFW). Two-thirds […] - [PM Modi Urges IIT's To Develop Disaster Resilient Infrastructure](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/pm-modi-urges-iits-to-develop-disaster-resilient-infrastructure/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said climate change and the resultant natural disasters posed a huge challenge to the world and asked the IITs to help develop disaster resilient infrastructure that can withstand their effects. Addressing the 66th convocation of IIT-Kharagpur through video-conferencing, the Prime Minister said the country had presented to the world its concept […] - [At UNSC India Calls On Countries To Fulfill Pre-2020 Climate Change Commitments](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/at-unsc-india-calls-on-countries-to-fulfill-pre-2020-climate-change-commitments/): India has said that the idea of climate action should not be to move the goal post to 2050 and countries must fulfil their pre-2020 commitments, calling on the global community to view climate change as a wake-up call to strengthen multilateralism and seek equitable solutions for a sustainable world. Minister for Environment, Forests and […] - [France To Make Period Products Free For Students](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/france-to-make-period-products-free-for-students/): France on Tuesday said that it intends to make period products free for students in a bid to end “period poverty”, or simply the inability to pay for menstrual products. France’s Higher Education Minister Frederique Vidal said that machines with free tampons, sanitary towels and other period products are set to be installed across student […] - [Over 7000 Coronavirus Mutations In India, Many Have Serious Risks: Scientist](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/over-7000-coronavirus-mutations-in-india-many-have-serious-risks-scientist/): There are more than 7,000 coronavirus mutations in India of which some could pose a serious risk, a senior scientist said on Monday. Rakesh Mishra, Director of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, said among the variants, N440K is spreading a lot more in the southern states. “We […] - [White Supremacy And Neo-Nazi Movements Are Becoming A "Transnational Threat": UN](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/white-supremacy-and-neo-nazi-movements-are-becoming-a-transnational-threat-un/): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Monday that white supremacy and neo-Nazi movements are becoming a “transnational threat” and have exploited the coronavirus pandemic to boost their support. Addressing the U.N. Human Rights Council, Guterres said the danger of hate-driven groups was growing daily. “These and other groups have exploited the pandemic to boost […] - [Arctic Freeze Led Texas Oil Refineries Releasing Tons of Air Pollutants ](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/arctic-freeze-led-texas-oil-refineries-releasing-tons-of-air-pollutants/): Texas oil refineries released hundreds of thousands of pounds of pollutants including benzene, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and sulfur dioxide into the air as they scrambled to shut down during last week’s deadly winter storm, Reuters reported Sunday. The extreme cold, which killed at least two dozen people in Texas and knocked out power to […] - [India's Growth Engine To Be Boosted Through Assam: PM Modi](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indias-growth-engine-to-be-boosted-through-assam-pm-modi/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India`s growth engine would be further boosted with the development of Assam and the northeastern region. Addressing a massive public gathering at Silapathar in eastern Assam`s Dhemaji district, the Prime Minister said that the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision would be further strengthened with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Assam’ and northeast. […] - [NTPC Plans To Start Premium Hydrogen Fuel Bus Services](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/ntpc-plans-to-start-premium-hydrogen-fuel-bus-services/): In a first, National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) is planning to start a premium hydrogen fuel bus service on Delhi to Jaipur route. Giving a boost to green mobility, the plan for the upcoming bus service was announced by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways along with R. K. Singh, the […] - [India Achieves Landmark Of One Crore COVID-19 Vaccinations In 34 Days](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/india-achieves-landmark-of-one-crore-covid-19-vaccinations-in-34-days/): India took 34 days to achieve the landmark feat of one crore COVID-19 vaccinations, the second-fastest in the world, the health ministry said on Friday. The Union ministry of health and family welfare said on Friday India has administered the third-highest number of vaccines globally with 10.1 million doses of the anti-coronavirus disease (Covid-19) shot […] - [UNSC Organizing World Leaders' Summit To Discuss Climate Change Implications For World Peace](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/unsc-organizing-world-leaders-summit-to-discuss-climate-change-implications-for-world-peace/): The UN Security Council will be organising a world leaders’ summit to discuss climate change’s implications for world peace. This session has been called by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and will be conducted online due to the coronavirus pandemic. The UN Security Council will hold a summit of world leaders Tuesday to debate climate […] - [US Officially Returns To Paris Climate Accord](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/us-officially-returns-to-paris-climate-accord/): The United States on Friday officially returned to the Paris climate accord, with President Joe Biden’s administration vowing to make the environmental battle a top priority. Exactly one month after Biden took office and immediately moved to rejoin, the world’s largest economy and second-largest carbon emitter were formally back in the 2015 accord aimed at […] - [UN FAO And Arbor Day Foundation Recognize Hyderabad As 2020 Tree City Of The World](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/un-fao-and-arbor-day-foundation-recognize-hyderabad-as-2020-tree-city-of-the-world/): The Arbor Day Foundation and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation have recognised Hyderabad as the 2020 Tree City of the World. Hyderabad is the only Indian city to have received this recognition for its commitment to growing and maintaining the urban forest. Through this recognition, Hyderabad will join a network of like-minded cities […] - [UN Capital Development Fund Appoints Indian Origin Banker Preeti Sinha](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/un-capital-development-fund-appoints-indian-origin-banker-preeti-sinha/): The UN Capital Development Fund has appointed Indian-origin investment and development banker Preeti Sinha as its Executive Secretary, whose focus will be on providing micro-finance assistance to women, youth, small and medium-sized enterprises in under-served communities. Sinha commenced her tenure as UNCDF Executive Secretary, the highest leadership rank in the institution, on Monday. Under this […] - [Rickshaw Driver's Daughter Crowned VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 Runner-Up](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/rickshaw-drivers-daughter-crowned-vlcc-femina-miss-india-2020-runner-up/): Dreams do turn into reality and the only way for it to happen is to keep working hard towards your goal and be hopeful. Meet Manya Singh, a rickshaw driver’s daughter who has been crowned VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 – runner-up at the recently concluded beauty pageant in Mumbai. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Manya’s […] - [New Zealand Announced Three-Day Lockdown In Country's Biggest City](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/new-zealand-announced-three-day-lockdown-in-countrys-biggest-city/): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a three-day lockdown in the country’s biggest city Auckland, after three new local COVID-19 cases were reported, the first local infections since late January. Ardern said the level 3 restrictions, which require everyone to stay home except for essential shopping and essential work, repeating the super cautious approach […] - [UN Official Siddharth Chatterjee Taken Over As UN Resident Coordinator In China](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/un-official-siddharth-chatterjee-taken-over-as-un-resident-coordinator-in-china/): Senior UN official Siddharth Chatterjee has formally taken over as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China, a key posting of overseeing the work of 27 agencies, funds and programmes of the global organisation in the world’s most populous country. He will be UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s senior-most UN Representative in China as the UN […] - [World Trade Organization Picks Its First Female Leader As Director-General](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/world-trade-organization-picks-its-first-female-leader-as-director-general/): The World Trade Organization picked its first female leader on Monday, offering a fresh start to an organization seeking to revive its influence over global economic rules. Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed as director-general of the World Trade Organization by representatives of the 164 member countries, according to a statement from the body. The appointment […] - [Indian Satellite To Carry A Copy Of Bhagavad Gita To Space](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/indian-satellite-to-carry-a-copy-of-bhagavad-gita-to-space/): Among the passengers of the Indian Space Research Organization’s PSLV C51 rocket, slated for a February 28 launch, will be a small satellite built by a team of Indian students. Satish Dhawan Satellite (SDSat), a 30x10x10cm cuboid, is an experimental communication satellite built by Chennai-based SpaceKidz India. A nanosatellite will carry a copy of Bhagavad […] - [Indian Origin Arora AkankshaTo Run For Next UN Secretary-General](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/indian-origin-arora-akankshato-run-for-next-un-secretary-general/): A 34-year-old Indian-origin employee at the UN has announced that she is running to be it’s next Secretary-General, throwing her hat in the ring against the world organisation’s current chief Antonio Guterres, saying she refuses to be a bystander and it is now time for a new UN. Arora Akanksha, whose work includes managing audits […] - [12.4 Million People Food Insecure In War-Torn Syria: WFP](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/12-4-million-people-food-insecure-in-war-torn-syria-wfp/): A record 12.4 million people in war-torn Syria are struggling to find enough food to eat, the UN food agency has said, in an increase it described Saturday as “alarming”. The figure means “60 per cent of the Syrian population are now food insecure”, the World Food Programme said, based on results of a nationwide […] - [Over 2 Million Yemeni Children May Suffer From Acute Malnutrition In 2021 ](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/over-2-million-yemeni-children-may-suffer-from-acute-malnutrition-in-2021/): More than 2 million Yemeni children under the age of 5 are expected to endure acute malnutrition in 2021, four United Nations agencies said on Friday. These agencies also urged stakeholders to end the years-long conflict that has brought the country to the brink of famine. The U.N. report warned that nearly one in six […] - [WHO,EU To Launch $48.5 Million Program To Deploy COVID-19 Vaccines In Former Soviet Republics](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/whoeu-to-launch-48-5-million-program-to-deploy-covid-19-vaccines-in-former-soviet-republics/): The World Health Organization and the European Union are launching a 40-million euro ($48.5 million) program to help deploy COVID-19 vaccines in six former Soviet republics, WHO’s regional director for Europe said Thursday while highlighting a 4-week decline in confirmed coronavirus cases. The program will involve Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova, and complements […] - [Invest In Youth To Achieve Sustainable Development: PM Modi](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/invest-in-youth-to-achieve-sustainable-development-pm-modi/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for investing in youth to achieve sustainable development adding that the road to fighting climate change is through climate justice. Speaking at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021, Prime Minister Modi said that Climate justice is also about thinking of the bigger and long-term picture. “Two things will define how […] - [South Korea Plans To Build World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/south-korea-plans-to-build-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm/): South Korea has announced $A56 billion plans to build the world’s largest offshore wind farm, an 8.2-gigawatt project off the coast of Sinan in the Yellow Sea, as the government puts flesh on the bones of its 2020 pledge to go carbon neutral by 2050. South Korea has few energy resources of its own and […] - [Employees In India May Soon Work For Four Days A Week](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/employees-in-india-may-soon-work-for-four-days-a-week/): Employees will have an option to work for four days a week in India soon. The labour ministry has decided to allow companies to offer flexibility by incorporating changes in the labour codes. Labour secretary Apurva Chandra tells ET Now’s Ruchi Bhatia that the labour codes will be rolled out soon and 48-hour workweek is […] - [India Is Leading And Implementing Climate Pledges Before Time: Union Environment Minister](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/india-is-leading-and-implementing-climate-pledges-before-time-union-environment-minister/): Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said India is leading from the front and implementing all its climate pledges well before time. Speaking at the inaugural session of the World Sustainable Summit, held virtually and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Javadekar said India has reduced emission intensity and increased forest cover under the […] - [India Inaugurates Nutrition Garden At Palampur Agriculture University](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/india-inaugurates-nutrition-garden-at-palampur-agriculture-university/): In the major development in India, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated a Golden Jubilee Nutrition Garden at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University Palampur built under a Rs 19 crore environment sustainability plan. A press release by the state government stated that this environmental sustainability plan concept of Centre of Advanced […] - [Air Pollution From Fossil Fuels Caused Death Of More Than 8 Million People](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/air-pollution-from-fossil-fuels-caused-death-of-more-than-8-million-people/): More than 8 million people died in 2018 as a result of air pollution from fossil fuels, according to researchers at the University of Harvard. Previous estimates have put the total number of global deaths at 4.2 million, however, this study has highlighted that the death toll is much greater than previously suggested. In 2018, more […] - [US To Rejoin UN Human Rights Council](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/us-to-rejoin-un-human-rights-council/): The Biden administration is set to announce this week that it will reengage with the much-maligned UN Human Rights Council that former President Donald Trump withdrew from almost three years ago, US officials said Sunday. The decision reverses another Trump-era move away from multilateral organizations and agreements. Mr Biden has already announced that the US […] - [Noise Pollution Is Impacting Marine Life](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/noise-pollution-is-impacting-marine-life/): Humans are changing the way the ocean sounds, and it is having a profound impact on marine life. A major new literature review published in Science on Thursday found that noise from vessels, sonar, seismic surveys and construction can damage marine animals’ hearing, change their behaviours and, in some cases, threaten their ability to survive. […] - [Massive Flooding From A Glacier Burst In Uttarakhand India](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/massive-flooding-from-a-glacier-burst-in-uttarakhand-india/): A glacier broke off in India’s Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday, causing a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river and endangering the lives of people living along its banks. Massive destruction is feared. More than 150 labourers working at the Rishi Ganga power project may have been directly affected, said State Disaster […] - [Survey Finds A Quarter Of Children In India May Have COVID-19 Antibodies](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/survey-finds-a-quarter-of-children-in-india-may-have-covid-19-antibodies/): More than a quarter of Indian children aged between 10 and 17 may have already contracted COVID-19, according to a government serological survey released on Thursday, higher than the 21.5% of the overall population found to have been infected. “The overall picture still shows that more than 75 per cent of the population even now […] - [Climate Change Impacting Physical Mental Health Of More Than 12 Million People In UK](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/climate-change-impacting-physical-mental-health-of-more-than-12-million-people-in-uk/): The physical and mental health of more than 12 million people in the UK is under threat from the growing impacts of climate change, including blistering heatwaves and devastating flooding, a major new study today warns. The report – published by the Climate Coalition alongside experts that the Priestly International Centre for Climate – estimates […] - [Reliance Sourced World's First Consignment Of Carbon Neutral Oil](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/reliance-sourced-worlds-first-consignment-of-carbon-neutral-oil/): Reliance has sourced the world’s first consignment of ‘carbon-neutral oil’ from the United States. The move comes as the company looks to become a net zero-carbon company by 2035. Reliance, which operates the world’s largest single-location oil refining complex at Jamnagar in Gujarat with the capacity of 68.2 million tonnes a year, got 2 million […] - [ICMR National Sero Survey Reveals Large Population Still Vulnerable To COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/icmr-national-sero-survey-reveals-large-population-still-vulnerable-to-covid-19/): Despite achieving a record recovery rate against the novel coronavirus, a large proportion of Indian population still remains vulnerable to it, the third serosurvey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed. Sharing the findings of the survey at a press conference, the Union Health Ministry said the third national serosurvey has […] - [Oxford University Press Selects 'Aatmanirbharta' (Self-Reliance) As Hindi Word Of The Year For 2020](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/oxford-university-press-selects-aatmanirbharta-self-reliance-as-hindi-word-of-the-year-for-2020/): Oxford University Press has selected ‘Aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) as the Hindi Word of the Year for 2020. The publisher said the in the early months of the pandemic when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s COVID-19 recovery package, he emphasised the need to become self-reliant as a country, as an economy, as a society and as […] - [NASA Named Indian-American Bhavya Lal As Acting Chief Of Staff](https://www.naagriknews.com/gender/nasa-named-indian-american-bhavya-lal-as-acting-chief-of-staff/): US space agency NASA has named Indian-American Bhavya Lal as the acting chief of staff. “NASA has named appointees for senior positions. Bhavya Lal joins as acting chief of staff, Philip Thomson will serve as White House liaison,” the US agency said in a statement. The new appointee, Lal has served as a member of […] - [Children Miss Over 39 Billion Meals At School In COVID-19 pandemic: UNICEF](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/children-miss-over-39-billion-meals-at-school-in-covid-19-pandemic-unicef/): More than 39 billion in-school meals were missed globally during the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic due to school closures, according to a new UNICEF report. Since the beginning of the pandemic, nearly 370 million children have not been receiving a school meal in 150 countries, said the report by UNICEF Office of Research and […] - [Breast Cancer Overtakes Lung Cancer As The Most Common Form Of The Disease](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/breast-cancer-overtakes-lung-cancer-as-the-most-common-form-of-the-disease/): Breast cancer has overtaken lung cancer as the most common form of the disease, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday. Lung cancer was the most common type for the last two decades, but is now in second place, ahead of colorectal cancer, which is the third most widespread, Andre Ilbawi, a cancer specialist at […] - [South Africa To Nominate Cuban doctors For Nobel Peace Prize 2021 ](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/south-africa-to-nominate-cuban-doctors-for-nobel-peace-prize-2021/): The South African government will nominate the Cuban Medical Brigade for the Nobel Peace Prize following its assistance in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. The development was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Monday night. “In recognition of this effort, the South African Cabinet has approved a proposal to […] - [Japan To Extend State Of Emergency To Fight COVID-19 Spread](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/japan-to-extend-state-of-emergency-to-fight-covid-19-spread/): Japan is expected to extend a state of emergency on Tuesday to fight the spread of COVID-19 for Tokyo and other areas, three sources with knowledge of the legal procedures said on Monday. Last month the government declared a one-month state of emergency, due to end on Sunday, Feb. 7, for 11 areas, including Tokyo […] - [Greta Thunberg, Donald Trump, Alexei Navalny, WHO Are Nominees For Nobel Peace Prize](https://www.naagriknews.com/development/greta-thunberg-donald-trump-alexei-navalny-who-are-nominees-for-nobel-peace-prize/): Russian renegade and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, the World Health Organization (WHO) and teenage campaigner on climate change, Greta Thunberg are among those nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, reported news agency Reuters. Former US President Donald Trump is also on the list of nominees. Thousands of people, from members of parliaments worldwide to […] - [General Motors Pledges To Stop Selling Gas Cars By 2035](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/general-motors-pledges-to-stop-selling-gas-cars-by-2035/): General Motors (GM, Detroit, Mich., U.S.) wants to end production of all diesel- and gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs by 2035 and shift its entire new fleet to electric vehicles as part of a broader plan to become carbon neutral by 2040, the company said Thursday. The company plans to use 100% renewable energy to […] - [Maxvolt Energy secures USD 1.5 million from angel investors to boost recycling and manufacturing of Lithium Battery](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/maxvolt-energy-secures-usd-1-5-million-from-angel-investors-to-boost-recycling-and-manufacturing-of-lithium-battery/): Maxvolt Energy Industries Pvt. Ltd, a leading manufacturer and supplier of lithium battery packs for electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and medical devices, has successfully raised 1.5 million US Dollars in funding from multiple angel investors. This significant capital infusion will support Maxvolt Energy’s ambitious plans to advance sustainable energy solutions and strengthen its market […] - [Principal Alka Kapur inspires budding innovators at 10th edition of Young Scientist India Grand Finale](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/principal-alka-kapur-inspires-budding-innovators-at-10th-edition-of-young-scientist-india-grand-finale/): Dr. Alka Kapur, Principal of Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, was honoured as a special guest at the prestigious 10th Edition of Young Scientist India (YSC) Grand Finale, hosted by Space Kidz India at Raj Bhavan, Chennai. Her presence at the event served as a beacon of inspiration for the young finalists, who showcased […] - [Sanatani Professionals Conclave Haryana 2024](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/sanatani-professionals-conclave-held-in-haryana-bharat-knowledge-center-started/):   Gurgaon 7th Sep 20224: Sampark Bharti, a global organisation of Sanatani Professionals & businessmen from over 50 countries, successfully hosted the first ever Sanatani Professionals Conclave (SPC) in Haryana at Crowne Plaza, Gurugram. This conclave marked a significant milestone in Sampark Bharti’s ongoing mission to empower the Bhartiya community and nurture the next generation […] - [World Mental Health Day: COVID-19 has led to an increase in mental health diseases and issues- Carl Wilkens](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/world-mental-health-day-covid-19-has-led-to-an-increase-in-mental-health-diseases-and-issues-carl-wilkens/): New Delhi: ADRA India in partnership with V4A Cycling & Running Club hosted a 30-km Cyclothon on October 09, 2022 to commemorate World Mental Health Day. Around 30 participants from all walks of life rallied for the cause. The Cyclothon was followed by an interactive session by Carl Wilkens, Humanitarian Aid Worker, Storyteller and International […] - [Cycle Rally In Delhi: ADRA India Organizes Cycle Rally to Create Awareness on Mental Health](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/adra-india-organizes-cycle-rally-to-create-awareness-on-mental-health/): New Delhi: ADRA India in partnership with V4A Cycling & Running Club is hosting a 30-km Cyclothon to on October 09, 2022 to commemorate World Mental Health Day. Around 50 participants from all walks of life will rally for the cause. The Cyclothon will be followed by an interactive session by Carl Wilkens, Humanitarian Aid […] - [Care for cardiac patients at every age requires mental health support: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/care-for-cardiac-patients-at-every-age-requires-mental-health-support-study/): Washington. Resilience and high quality of life are demonstrated by many individuals born with heart defects; however, they may face a range of health-related psychological and social challenges throughout their lives. A new scientific statement reviews potential psychological and social challenges that occur from infancy through adulthood among people born with heart defects and the […] - [Migraine drugs might be beneficial for weight loss: Study](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/migraine-drugs-might-be-beneficial-for-weight-loss-study/): Washington. According to a study conducted on obese mice, a prescribed category of migraine drugs named Triptans is considered to be helpful in treating obesity. In the study, a daily dose of Triptans led animals to eat less food and lose weight over the course of a month. “We’ve shown that there is real potential […] - [Why COVID-19 booster shots are essential?](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/why-covid-19-booster-shots-are-essential/): Washington [US]. A new study explores differences in the duration of immunity to SARS-CoV-2 from vaccines and natural infection based on waning antibody levels and demonstrates the need for booster vaccination in curtailing breakthrough infections and reinfections. The public health response to continued outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 requires an understanding of the durability of immunity conferred […] - [Climate change is linked to coastal glacier retreat: Research](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/climate-change-is-linked-to-coastal-glacier-retreat-research/): Washington.  Researchers at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) and Georgia Tech have developed a methodology that they think cracks the code to why coastal glaciers are retreating, and in turn, how much can be attributed to human-caused climate change. Attributing the human role to coastal glaciers – which melt directly into the […] - [Study finds male dogs are four times more likely to develop infectious cancer on mouth or nose than female dogs](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/study-finds-male-dogs-are-four-times-more-likely-to-develop-infectious-cancer-on-mouth-or-nose-than-female-dogs/): Cambridge [England]. According to a recent study, male dogs have a four to five times higher chance of contracting the oro-nasal variant of canine transmissible venereal tumour than female dogs. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Veterinary Record’. Researchers think this is because of behavioural differences between the sexes: male dogs […] - [Birds optimize their landing maneuvers for accurate descent : Research](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/birds-optimize-their-landing-maneuvers-for-accurate-descent-research/): Washington [US]. A new research from the Oxford Flight Group using computer simulations and Hollywood-style motion capture shows how birds optimise their landing manoeuvres for an accurate descent. Researchers at the University of Oxford have found that hawks control their flight to ensure the safest landing conditions when perching, even if it takes longer and […] - [Recent breakthrough may soon make breathing easier for asthmatics](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/recent-breakthrough-may-soon-make-breathing-easier-for-asthmatics/): Joondalup [Australia]. The 262 million people who suffer from asthma worldwide may soon receive more effective treatments, according to a new study conducted by Edith Cowan University. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘European Respiratory Journal’. A study led by Dr Stacey Reinke (ECU) and Dr Craig Wheelock (Karolinska Institute, Sweden) […] - [Climate change can be prevented by addressing Earth's energy imbalance](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/climate-change-can-be-prevented-by-addressing-earths-energy-imbalance/): Washington [US]. According to a recent study, a group of researchers found that the imbalance of energy on Earth is the most important indicator in order to determine the size and effects of climate change. The findings of the study were published in the first issue of Environmental Research: Climate, a new open access journal. […] - [Study shows limiting global warming to 1.5°C would reduce human risks by up to 85 per cent](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/study-shows-limiting-global-warming-to-1-5c-would-reduce-human-risks-by-up-to-85-per-cent/): Norwich [UK]. A research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) quantifies the benefits of limiting global warming to 1.5°C and identifies critical regions for future climate change risks. The study calculates reductions in human exposure to a series of risks – water scarcity and heat stress, vector-borne diseases, coastal and river flooding – […] - [Melting ice in Arctic ocean could transform international shipping routes: Research](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/melting-ice-in-arctic-ocean-could-transform-international-shipping-routes-research/): Rhode. A new study conducted by a team of researchers at Brown University have discovered a series of consequences of the melting ice in the Arctic Ocean. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’. With climate change making an adverse impact on the environment, especially […] - [Transforming Education: Over 140 ministers of education at UNESCO to draw roadmap](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/transforming-education-over-140-ministers-of-education-at-unesco-to-draw-roadmap/): Paris. UNESCO is set to host the “Transforming Education” Pre-Summit on June 28-30, a meeting of Ministers of Education, policy and business leaders and youth activists, who come together to build a roadmap to transform education globally. This meeting is a precursor to the Transforming Education Summit (TES), to be held in September at the […] - [4 million women in Karachi deprived of their due rights](https://www.naagriknews.com/rights/4-million-women-in-karachi-deprived-of-their-due-rights/): Karachi. Pakistan political party Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has said that about four million women in Karachi, working in factories on a contract basis, are not given their due rights by their employers. The JI official said that mothers, sisters and daughters of Karachi are deprived of basic amenities. While addressing a women’s convention […] - [Study: Consuming cranberries enhances memory, curbs bad cholestrol](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/study-consuming-cranberries-enhances-memory-curbs-bad-cholestrol/): London. The latest research at the University of East Anglia (UK) has indicated the neuroprotective potential that cranberries possess and that adding them to one’s diet can significantly enhance memory and curb unhealthy cholesterol. The research team studied the benefits of consuming the equivalent of a cup of cranberries a day among 50 to 80-year-olds. […] - [A new blood molecule is discovered as a result of exercise](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/a-new-blood-molecule-is-discovered-as-a-result-of-exercise/): Houston. Scientists from Baylor College of Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine, and affiliated institutions report that they have discovered a blood molecule that is created during exercise and can significantly lower food intake and obesity in mice. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Nature’. The findings improve our understanding of the […] - [Clues to bee health found in their gut microbiome: Research](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/clues-to-bee-health-found-in-their-gut-microbiome-research/): Washington: The local environment plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity of the gut microbiome of wild bees which could help detect invisible stressors and early indicators of potential threats, say York University scientists in a new study. The findings were published in the journal Communications Biology. Piloting a new frontier of metagenomics, […] - [CORONA UPDATE: India Sees 12,781 New Covid Cases In A Day, with 18 fresh fatalities](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/corona-update-india-sees-12781-new-covid-cases-in-a-day-with-18-fresh-fatalities/): New Delhi: India on Monday recorded 12,781 fresh COVID-19 cases that pushed its infection tally to 4,33,09,473, while the number of active cases increased to 76,700, according to Union health ministry data. The death count climbed to 5,24,873 with 18 fresh fatalities. The active cases comprise 0.17 per cent of the total infections. The national […] - [China Carries Out Land-Based Missile Interception Test: Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/china-carries-out-land-based-missile-interception-test-report/): Shanghai: China has carried out a land-based missile interception test that “achieved its expected purpose”, the Defence Ministry said, describing it as defensive and not aimed at any country. China has been ramping up research into all sorts of missiles, from those that can destroy satellites in space to advanced nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles, as part […] - [China's mass testing mantra is building a waste mountain: Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/chinas-mass-testing-mantra-is-building-a-waste-mountain-report/): Hazmat-suited workers poke plastic swabs down millions of throats in China each day, leaving bins bursting with medical waste that has become the environmental and economic levy of a zero-Covid strategy. China is the last major economy wedded to stamping out infections no matter the cost. Near-daily testing is the most commonly used weapon in […] - [Russia Earns $98 Billion From Fuel Exports In 100 Days Of War: Report](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/russia-earns-98-billion-from-fuel-exports-in-100-days-of-war-report/): Paris, France: Russia earned 93 billion euros ($98 billion) from fossil fuel exports during the first 100 days of its war in Ukraine, with most sent to the European Union, according to research published Monday. The report from the independent, Finland-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) comes as Kyiv urges the […] - [US health experts say monkeypox cases are harder to detect](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/us-health-experts-say-monkeypox-cases-are-harder-to-detect/): Washington: US health experts said Friday that cases of monkeypox that are being detected at the moment do not necessarily display the usual symptoms, making the disease more difficult to diagnose. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stressed that identifying cases was crucial to curbing the spread of the disease. “We have seen […] - [Gun violence: US introduces tough background checks and other measures](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/gun-violence-us-introduces-tough-background-checks-and-other-measures/): Washington: A bipartisan group of US senators on Sunday proposed steps to curb gun violence following devastating mass shootings in Texas and New York, but the limited measures fall far short of the president’s calls for change. The shootings in May — one at a Texas elementary school that killed 19 young children and two […] - [NASA loses two satellites monitoring hurricanes during launch](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/nasa-loses-two-satellites-monitoring-hurricanes-during-launch/): Washington: Two small NASA satellites that were meant to study hurricane development failed to enter orbit Sunday when their Astra rocket shut off before reaching the necessary altitude, the US space agency said. “After a nominal first stage flight, the upper stage of the rocket shut down early and failed to deliver the TROPICS CubeSats […] - [Corona Update: Daily positivity rate over three per cent after nearly four months](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/corona-update-daily-positivity-rate-over-three-per-cent-after-nearly-four-months/): New Delhi. With 8,084 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,32,30,101, while the daily positivity rate was over three per cent after nearly four months, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll climbed to 5,24,771 with 10 fatalities, the data updated […] - [106 illegal migrants found on Kos Island by the Greek coast guard](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/106-illegal-migrants-found-on-kos-island-by-the-greek-coast-guard/): Athens [Greece]: The Greek coast guard said on Sunday that 106 illegal migrants were found having reached the Greek island of Kos in the southeastern Aegean Sea after their boat sank. The coast guard carried out a search and rescue operation on Saturday night after being informed that a half-sunken sailboat had been detected northwest […] - [Former NATO Secretary-General: Sweden and Finland should join NATO now](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/former-nato-secretary-general-sweden-and-finland-should-join-nato-now/): Moscow [Russia]: Former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says that the time for Sweden and Finland to join the military alliance is now, while Russian President Vladimir Putin is “preoccupied” with Ukraine. “As far as Finland and Sweden are concerned, I think there’s a window of opportunity for [the] two countries to join, exactly now […] - [A new outbreak of cholera has been declared in South Sudan](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/a-new-outbreak-of-cholera-has-been-declared-in-south-sudan/): Juba [South Sudan]: South Sudanese Ministry of Health on Sunday declared a cholera outbreak following confirmation of eight cases in Rubkona county in the country’s Unity States. The ministry said the move follows tests conducted by the National Public Health Laboratory in Juba that confirmed the outbreak. “Public is being urged not to panic but […] - [First Omicron BA.5 variant reported in New Zealand](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/first-omicron-ba-5-variant-reported-in-new-zealand/): Wellington [New Zealand]: New Zealand reported its first case of Omicron BA.5 variant at the border amid 12,392 community cases during the weekend, said the Ministry of Health in a statement on Sunday. A person who has travelled from South Africa to New Zealand has been confirmed as having the BA.5 variant of Omicron. This […] - [G7 countries pledge to impose severe economic costs on Russia, phase out oil imports](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/g7-countries-pledge-to-impose-severe-economic-costs-on-russia-phase-out-oil-imports/): Washington [US]: Condemning Russia’s “unprovoked, unjustifiable and illegal military aggression” against Ukraine and the “indiscriminate attacks” against civilians and civilian infrastructure, the G7 countries on Sunday pledged to continue imposing severe and immediate economic costs on President Putin’s regime for the “unjustifiable war”. The strong statement came after a virtual meeting of the G7 leaders, […] - [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif is threatening legal action against Imran Khan for instigating a civil war](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-is-threatening-legal-action-against-imran-khan-for-instigating-a-civil-war/): Islamabad [Pakistan]: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday warned Imran Khan of legal action for attempting to instigate a civil war in the country. Shehbaz on Sunday termed Imran Khan’s Abbottabad speech “a conspiracy against Pakistan,” reported Geo News. “The 220 million people of Pakistan, the Constitution, and the national institutions are not slaves to […] - [Global food security under severe strain due to Putin's war in Ukraine: G7](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/global-food-security-under-severe-strain-due-to-putins-war-in-ukraine-g7/): Washington [US]: Group of Seven (G7) on Sunday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine which is placing global food security under severe strain. They urged Russia to end its blockade and all other activities that further impede Ukrainian food production and exports in line with its international commitments. The strong statement came after […] - [WEATHER FORECAST: In the next five to six days, no heatwave is predicted in the city](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/weather-forecast-in-the-next-five-to-six-days-no-heatwave-is-predicted-in-the-city/): New Delhi: The maximum temperature in the national capital is predicted to remain below the 40-degree mark on Wednesday. The Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for the city, recorded a minimum temperature of 21.7 degrees Celsius. A weak Western Disturbance over the Himalayas and an induced cyclonic circulation over Punjab has provided some respite from […] - [Despite risk of death, Thailand sends Myanmar refugees back](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/despite-risk-of-death-thailand-sends-myanmar-refugees-back/): Jakarta: The young woman from Myanmar and her family now live amid the tall grasses of a riverbank on the Thai border, trapped between a country that does not want them and a country whose military could kill them. Like thousands of others fleeing mounting violence after a military takeover in Myanmar last February, Hay left […] - [UN Assembly to vote on suspending Russia from rights council](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/un-assembly-to-vote-on-suspending-russia-from-rights-council/): The UN General Assembly is voting Thursday on a US-initiated resolution to suspend Russia from the world organization’s leading human rights body over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from the region around Ukraine’s capital. US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield made the call for Russia to be stripped of its seat on the 47-member […] - [Residents of Shanghai's lockdown warned to stay away from sleeping together and kissing each other](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/residents-of-shanghais-lockdown-warned-to-stay-away-from-sleeping-together-and-kissing-each-other/): Locals in Shanghai, which is under extreme lockdown due to COVID-19, are living a very tough life. Glimpses from the city keep emerging on social media, which show how people are handling day-to-day tasks like walking their dogs. Shanghai is the hotspot of the current COVID-19 outbreak in China. Though the daily infection tally has […] - [India unlikely to follow American advice on Russia, says US diplomacy firm](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/india-unlikely-to-follow-american-advice-on-russia-says-us-diplomacy-firm/): Washington: India is unlikely to follow the American advice on pursuing an alternative option to defence and energy procurement from Russia, a leading American global strategy and commercial diplomacy firm said Tuesday. In a report on India, the prestigious Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG) said that it has heard from involved officials that there is disappointment with […] - [CORONA UPDATE: India logs 1,033 new COVID-19 cases](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/corona-update-india-logs-1033-new-covid-19-cases/): New Delhi: With 1,033 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,31,958, while the active cases dipped to 11,639, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. #Unite2FightCorona#LargestVaccineDrive 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗛https://t.co/PQ5zjhMfai pic.twitter.com/BSQzG6ftgt — Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) April 7, 2022 The death toll climbed to […] - [Biden orders push on long COVID, pandemic's shadowy mystery](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/biden-orders-push-on-long-covid-pandemics-shadowy-mystery/): Washington: Confronting the pandemic’s lasting shadow, President Joe Biden has ordered a new national research push on long COVID, while also directing federal agencies to support patients dealing with the mysterious and debilitating condition. Biden assigned the Department of Health and Human Services Tuesday to coordinate an urgent new initiative across federal agencies, building on research […] - [India deeply concerned over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine: Tirumurti](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/india-deeply-concerned-over-deteriorating-humanitarian-situation-in-ukraine-tirumurti/): United Nations. India, which ensured the safe return of about 22,500 of its citizens from Ukraine, also assisted in the evacuation of nationals from 18 other countries, India’s top envoy at the UN has said, as he voiced concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the war-torn country. Speaking at the UN Security Council briefing on […] - [UN resolution derided by Russia does not come up for a vote](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/un-resolution-derided-by-russia-does-not-come-up-for-a-vote/): United Nations. Russia’s U.N. ambassador says he is not asking for a vote Friday on its resolution on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, which has been sharply criticized by Western countries for making no mention of Russia’s responsibility for the war against its smaller neighbor. Vassily Nebenzia told the U.N. Security Council Thursday that Russia decided […] - [As Covid cases surge in Southeast Asia, the Center asks states to resume monitoring ILI and SARI cases](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/as-covid-cases-surge-in-southeast-asia-the-center-asks-states-to-resume-monitoring-ili-and-sari-cases/): New Delhi. Due to a resurgence of Coronavirus cases in southeast Asia and parts of Europe, the Center has asked the states to restart monitoring influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infections so no early warning signals are missed and that Covid can be controlled. Testing for influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections […] - [More than 3 lakh doses of Covid vaccine were administered to children aged 12-14 on day one](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/more-than-3-lakh-doses-of-covid-vaccine-were-administered-to-children-aged-12-14-on-day-one/): New Delhi. Over 3 lakh children between 12 and 14 years have received their first shot of Covid vaccine taking the total doses administered in the country to over 180.80 crore, according to Union Health Ministry data. The vaccination against COVID-19 in the age group of 12-14 years started on Wednesday with Biological E’s intramuscular vaccine […] - [WEATHER UPDATE: Delhi enjoys a warm morning, moderate air quality](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/weather-update-delhi-enjoys-a-warm-morning-moderate-air-quality/): New Delhi. It was a warm morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature being recorded at 19.9 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, according to the India Meteorological Department. The relative humanity was reported at 77 per cent at 8:30 am. The weather office has predicted a clear sky during the daytime. The […] - [CORONA UPDATE: India reports 2,539 new cases, 60 deaths](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/corona-update-india-reports-2539-new-cases-60-deaths/): New Delhi. With 2,539 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,01,477, while the active cases have declined to 30,799, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll has climbed to 5,16,132 with 60 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am […] - [CORONA UPDATE: India logs 2,876 new COVID-19 infections, 98 fatalities](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/corona-update-india-logs-2876-new-covid-19-infections-98-fatalities/): New Delhi. India logged 2,876 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,29,98,938, while the active cases dipped to 32,811, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll climbed to 5,16,072 with 98 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. The active cases comprise 0.08 […] - [CORONA UPDATE: India logs 2,568 new COVID-19 infections, 97 fatalities](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/corona-update-india-logs-2568-new-covid-19-infections-97-fatalities/): New Delhi. India logged 2,568 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,29,96,062, while the active cases dipped to 33,917, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll climbed to 5,15,974 with 97 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. The active cases comprise 0.08 […] - [India informs UNSC that despite repeated appeals, there is no safe corridor for stranded students in Sumy, Ukraine](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/india-informs-unsc-that-despite-repeated-appeals-there-is-no-safe-corridor-for-stranded-students-in-sumy-ukraine/): United Nations. India, which has managed to safely bring back over 20,000 of its nationals from Ukraine amid the ongoing war, has said that it is deeply concerned that despite its repeated urgings to both Russia and Ukraine, the safe corridor for Indian students stranded in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy did not materialise. India […] - [The Indian government has agreed to provide more data to Pakistan about western river projects](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-indian-government-has-agreed-to-provide-more-data-to-pakistan-about-western-river-projects/): Islamabad. India has agreed to provide additional data on several western hydropower projects to Pakistan during an annual meeting between the officials of the two countries held here under the Permanent Commission on Indus Waters (PCIW), a media report said on Thursday. The three-day meeting between the two commissioners of PCIW completed discussions on all agenda […] - [The UN says 227 civilians have died in Ukraine](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-un-says-227-civilians-have-died-in-ukraine/): Geneva. The UN human rights office says 227 civilians have been killed and another 525 injured in its latest count of the toll in Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s military invasion that began a week ago. The office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights says the tally eclipses the entire civilian casualty count […] - [Higher oil prices push Sri Lanka into deeper economic crisis](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/higher-oil-prices-push-sri-lanka-into-deeper-economic-crisis/): Colombo. Sri Lanka’s already dire economic crisis has deepened as oil prices hover near USD 110 a barrel. Vehicles are stranded with empty tanks, power cuts are depriving students of study time for exams and shopping mall air conditioners are being switched off to conserve energy. The South Asian island nation already was so short of […] - [UN: Climate change to uproot millions, especially in Asia](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/un-climate-change-to-uproot-millions-especially-in-asia/): Jakarta. The walls of Saifullah’s home in northern Jakarta are lined like tree rings, marking how high the floodwaters have reached each year some more than 4 feet from the damp dirt floor. When the water gets too high, Saifullah, who like many Indonesians only uses one name, sends his family to stay with friends. […] - [PM Modi to join other Quad leaders in virtual meeting](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/pm-modi-to-join-other-quad-leaders-in-virtual-meeting/): New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday participate in a virtual meeting of the Quad leaders along with US President Joe Biden and the prime ministers of Japan and Australia. The Ministry of External Affairs said the leaders will exchange views and assessments about important developments in the Indo-Pacific. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will […] - [Technology sector needs to be self-sufficient, says PM](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/technology-sector-needs-to-be-self-sufficient-says-pm/): New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made a strong pitch for self-reliance in technology-related sectors, which play a key role in last-mile delivery of services and have immense potential for job creation. Addressing a webinar on Technology-enabled Development’, the prime minister said science and technology was not an isolated sector as it was closely […] - [In COVID 19, we explore the architecture of respiratory pandemics](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/in-covid-19-we-explore-the-architecture-of-respiratory-pandemics/): The Current Pandemic has been devastating, killing over 6mn Humans globally. Variants have baffled the best of science, neutralizing many of the vaccines invented. First, we have spent a lot of time on the source of this Virus, whether from a Lab or Animal Host. The Virus has come from an Animal Host (Bat infected). […] - [CORONA UPDATE: India reports 6915 new Covid infections; active cases below 1 lakh after 2 months](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/corona-update-india-reports-6915-new-covid-infections-active-cases-below-1-lakh-after-2-months/): New Delhi. India saw a single-day rise of 6,915 coronavirus infections, taking the country’s total tally of cases to 4,29,31,045, while active cases fell below the one-lakh mark after 60 days, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll climbed to 5,14,023 with 180 new fatalities reported in 24 hours, the data […] - [In India, 8,013 cases have been reported for COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/in-india-8013-cases-have-been-reported-for-covid-19/): New Delhi. The single-day rise in coronavirus infections fell below 10,000 after two months, with 8,013 cases taking India’s total tally to 4,29,24,130, according to Union health ministry data updated on Monday. On December 28 last year, 9,195 people were infected in a day. The death toll has climbed to 5,13,843 with 119 daily fatalities, the […] - [Why is there a fuss over the appointment of JNU's vice chancellor?](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/why-is-there-a-fuss-over-the-appointment-of-jnus-vice-chancellor/): Prof. Rasal Singh The newly appointed first female Vice-Chancellor of JNU, Prof. Shantishree Dhulipudi Pandit has been the subject of controversy in recent times. She is the first woman educationist to be appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of this reputed higher education institution of the country, which celebrated its golden jubilee just three years back. Coming […] - [The West is confronted by Putin's nuclear sword](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/the-west-is-confronted-by-putins-nuclear-sword/): Warsaw. Vladimir Putin is one of the few world leaders who have openly suggested using nuclear weapons to stop Russia’s takeover of Ukraine, warning in a speech that he has the weapons available if anyone tries to use military force to stop it. The threat may have been empty, a mere baring of fangs by […] - [$20 million is given to Ukraine to scale up humanitarian assistance](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/20-million-is-given-to-ukraine-to-scale-up-humanitarian-assistance/): United Nations. Immediately following Russia’s invasion, the United Nations is allocating 20 million to expand humanitarian operations in Ukraine. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made the announcement on Thursday, saying the UN and its humanitarian partners are committed to staying and delivering, to support people in Ukraine in their time of need…regardless of who or where they […] - [Biden and Europe waiting on one key sanction against Russia](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/biden-and-europe-waiting-on-one-key-sanction-against-russia/): Washington. US and European officials are holding one key financial sanction against Russia in reserve, choosing not to boot Russia off SWIFT, the dominant system for global financial transactions. The Russian invasion of Ukraine caused a barrage of new financial sanctions Thursday. The sanctions are meant to isolate, punish and impoverish Russia in the long […] - [UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion in Ukraine; US says fully expect Moscow to veto](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/unsc-to-vote-on-resolution-condemning-russian-invasion-in-ukraine-us-says-fully-expect-moscow-to-veto/): United Nations. The UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution on Friday tabled by the US and Albania that will condemn in the strongest terms possible Russia’s aggression, invasion and violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, a move that seeks to isolate permanent and veto-wielding member Moscow on the global stage after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s […] - [Ukraine conflict: Oppn attacks govt on evacuation strategy, says despite repeated warnings it failed to act](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/ukraine-conflict-oppn-attacks-govt-on-evacuation-strategy-says-despite-repeated-warnings-it-failed-to-act/): New Delhi. As Russia launched an offensive against Ukraine, Opposition leaders, mostly from the Congress, on Thursday attacked the government for not making arrangements in time to bring 20,000 Indians in Ukraine back and accused it of “turning away its face” on its nationals in this difficult time. Some of the Congress leaders also demanded […] - [Ukrainian airspace closed; Air India plane departs from Delhi to bring back Indians from Ukraine](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/ukrainian-airspace-closed-air-india-plane-departs-from-delhi-to-bring-back-indians-from-ukraine/): New Delhi.  An Air India plane took off for Ukraine on Thursday morning to bring back Indians from the eastern European nation, which is now facing a Russian offensive. However, as the Ukrainian authorities on Thursday morning closed the country’s airspace for civil aircraft operations, Air India and the central government are considering whether the […] - [Ukraine envoy to UN says Russia 'declared war'](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/ukraine-envoy-to-un-says-russia-declared-war/): United Nations. Ukraine’s ambassador at the United Nations has told the Security Council that Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared war on Ukraine . He also pressed his Russian counterpart to state that Russia will not shell and bomb Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya said Wednesday night that if Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia was not […] - [Putin announces Ukraine military operation, explosions heard](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/putin-announces-ukraine-military-operation-explosions-heard/): Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to consequences you have never seen. He said the attack was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine – a claim the US had predicted he would falsely […] - [Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/russia-attacks-ukraine-as-defiant-putin-warns-us-nato/): Moscow. Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions, warning other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to consequences you have never seen . Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start […] - [In the abortion referral case, the appeals court ruled in Biden's favor](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/in-the-abortion-referral-case-the-appeals-court-ruled-in-bidens-favor/): Columbus: Federally funded family planning clinics can continue to make abortion referrals for now, a federal court ruled Tuesday, in a setback for a dozen Republican attorneys general who have sued to restore a Trump-era ban on the practice. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati denied a request by the 12 states […] - [US climate envoy John Kerry visits Mexico amid power clash](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/us-climate-envoy-john-kerry-visits-mexico-amid-power-clash/): Mexico City: John Kerry, the US climate envoy, is in Mexico for talks Wednesday amid high tensions over Mexico’s plans to favour its state-owned electricity company and restrict private and foreign companies investing in renewable energy. The Mexican president has pledged to forge ahead with changes to Mexico’s power sector, increasing investment in fossil fuels […] - [A total of 8,92,828 cases of COVID-19 remain active in the country](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/a-total-of-892828-cases-of-covid-19-remain-active-in-the-country/): New Delhi: India logged 71,365 new coronavirus infections taking the country’s total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,24,10,976, while the active cases declined to 8,92,828, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 5,05,279 with 1,217 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases comprise […] - [Launch of the PSLV-C52 by ISRO will commence on 14 February 2022](https://www.naagriknews.com/energy/launch-of-the-pslv-c52-by-isro-will-commence-on-14-february-2022/): Bengaluru: PSLV-C52, the first launch of the Indian Space Research Organisation in 2022, will orbit a geostationary satellite (EOS-04) on February 14. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C52) is scheduled to launch at 05:59 hours on Monday from the First Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, the Bengaluru-headquartered space agency said. PSLV-C52 is designed […] - [NGT slaps a Rs 25 cr penalty on Hindustan Zinc for violations of environmental standards in Rajasthan](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/ngt-slaps-a-rs-25-cr-penalty-on-hindustan-zinc-for-violations-of-environmental-standards-in-rajasthan/): New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has slapped a penalty of Rs 25 crore on Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd for violation of environmental norms in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district. The green panel said environmental law violations cannot be taken lightly when the violators are entities like the present project proponent (PP) and victims are […] - [US teacher acknowledges India's initiative in education as trailblazing](https://www.naagriknews.com/education/us-teacher-acknowledges-indias-initiative-in-education-as-trailblazing/): Teachers, educators, and research organisations in India deserve recognition for their innovative solutions to rebuild education systems during the pandemic, according to an American educator who made college education accessible to low-income, first-generation Americans, immigrants and refugees. After being selected from over 8,000 teachers in 121 countries, Keishia Thorpe, an English teacher at International High […] - [Former VP Ansari, four US lawmakers express concern over human rights situation in India](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/former-vp-ansari-four-us-lawmakers-express-concern-over-human-rights-situation-in-india/): Washington: Former vice-president Hamid Ansari and four US lawmakers have expressed concern over the current human rights situation in India. They were speaking at a virtual panel discussion organised by the Indian American Muslim Council on Wednesday. India has rejected criticism by foreign governments and human rights groups on allegations that civil liberties have eroded in […] - [The border between North Korea and China slowly reopens after a two-year lockdown](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-border-between-north-korea-and-china-slowly-reopens-after-a-two-year-lockdown/): Seoul: After spending two years in a strict lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic, North Korea may finally be opening up slowly. The reason could reflect a growing sense of recognition by the leadership that the nation badly needs to win outside economic relief. The North’s tentative reopening is seen in the apparent resumption of North […] - [CORONA UPDATE: The number of COVID-19 cases in the country drops to 22,02,472](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/corona-update-the-number-of-covid-19-cases-in-the-country-drops-to-2202472/): New Delhi:  As a result of 2,86,384 people testing positive for Coronavirus infection in a single day, India’s total COVID-19 cases have risen to 4,03,71,500, according to the latest data released by the Union Health Ministry on Thursday. #Unite2FightCorona#OmicronVariant ➡️ India’s Active Caseload currently at 22,02,472. ➡️ Active Cases presently constitute 5.46% of Total Cases. […] - [In India, there are 2,55,874 new cases of COVID-19](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/in-india-there-are-255874-new-cases-of-covid-19/): New Delhi: The number of COVID-19-related infections rose to 2,55,874 on Tuesday, after being over three lakh for five consecutive days, according to updated data from the Union health ministry. India’s total number of infections is now 3,97,99,202. The death toll has climbed to 4,90,462 with 614 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am […] - [In 2022, there will be 52 million fewer jobs and 21 million more unemployed: report](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/in-2022-there-will-be-52-million-fewer-jobs-and-21-million-more-unemployed-report/): A return to the pre-pandemic performance of the global labour market is likely to remain elusive for much of the world in the coming years, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has said. In its report titled World Economic and Social Outlook – Trends 2022, the UN agency predicted that the total hours worked globally this […] - [Delhi's covid cases aren't low enough to ease curbs: Health minister](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/delhis-covid-cases-arent-low-enough-to-ease-curbs-health-minister/): Despite a steady drop in daily cases in the national capital, the Covid-19 positivity rate in Delhi is too high for restrictions such as weekend curfews to be eased, health minister Satyendra Jain said on Wednesday. According to the health minister, the positivity rate has decreased from 30% to 22.5 percent, and the total number […] - [2021 was among the seven hottest years on record, says UN body](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/2021-was-among-the-seven-hottest-years-on-record-says-un-body/): NEW DELHI: According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a United Nations body, 2013 was one of the seven hottest years ever recorded. Although La Niña conditions between 2020 and 2022 had a cooling effect on the global average temperatures, 2021 was still one of the seven hottest years on record, six international data sets […] - [WHO says there is no evidence to suggest healthy children should be vaccinated against Covid](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/who-says-there-is-no-evidence-to-suggest-healthy-children-should-be-vaccinated-against-covid/): Soumya Swaminathan, chief scientist of the World Health Organisation (WHO), said on Wednesday there is no evidence that healthy children and adolescents need booster doses against the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19). Addressing a press conference, Swaminathan said that while there seems to be some waning of vaccine immunity over time against the rapidly spreading Omicron variant […] - [An individual cannot be forced to receive a vaccination against his or her will: Centre to SC](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/an-individual-cannot-be-forced-to-receive-a-vaccination-against-his-or-her-will-centre-to-sc/): New Delhi: COVID-19 inoculation guidelines issued by the Union Health Ministry do not envisage forcible vaccination without obtaining the consent of an individual, the Centre has told the Supreme Court. The Health Ministry in an affidavit filed before the top court submitted that India’s vaccination programme is the largest in the world and as on January […] - [The country recorded 2,58,089 new Coronavirus cases and 385 deaths; the positivity rate was 19.65 per cent.](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/the-country-recorded-258089-new-coronavirus-cases-and-385-deaths-the-positivity-rate-was-19-65-per-cent/): New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 2,58,089 new coronavirus infections taking the tally of cases to 3,73,80,253, which included 8,209 cases of the Omicron variant detected so far, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Monday. A total of 8,209 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected across 29 states […] - [North East is hit by two earthquakes](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/north-east-is-hit-by-two-earthquakes/): Guwahati: Two earthquakes of magnitude 3.5 and 3.8 hit parts of the North East region in a span of 30 minutes on Monday, National Center for Seismology said. There was no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to property, officials said. The first earthquake of magnitude 3.5 took place at 2.11 AM […] - [Kashmir's minimum temperature falls below freezing](https://www.naagriknews.com/environment/kashmirs-minimum-temperature-falls-below-freezing/): Srinagar: The intense cold wave conditions continued in Kashmir as the minimum temperature settled several degrees below freezing point, officials said here on Saturday. The night temperature was several degrees below the normal for this part of the season. The mercury in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, settled at minus 4.5 degrees Celsius […] - [1750 people died in India due to extreme weather in 2021](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/1750-people-died-in-india-due-to-extreme-weather-in-2021/): New Delhi: According to the India Meteorological Department, extreme weather events killed 1,750 Indians in 2021, with Maharashtra the worst-affected state with 350 deaths, followed by Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. Thunderstorms and lightning reportedly claimed 787 lives in India last year, while 759 people died in heavy rainfall and flood-related incidents, it said. Cyclonic storms […] - [Daily rise in COVID-19 cases highest in 239 days](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/daily-rise-in-covid-19-cases-highest-in-239-days/): New Delhi: India added 2,64,202 new coronavirus infections, the highest in 239 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,65,82,129 which includes 5,753 cases of the Omicron variant, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. There has been a 4.83 per cent increase in Omicron cases since Thursday. The active cases […] - [A severe cold wave grips the Kashmir valley](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/a-severe-cold-wave-grips-the-kashmir-valley/): Srinagar: The minimum temperature dropped at most places in Kashmir on Friday as the intense cold wave conditions continued in the valley, officials said here. The night temperature settled several degrees below normal for this part of the season. Gulmarg, the famous skiing resort in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, was the only place in the […] - [Minister Satyendra Jain expects Delhi to record less than 25,000 COVID-19 cases on Friday](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/minister-satyendra-jain-expects-delhi-to-record-less-than-25000-covid-19-cases-on-friday/): New Delhi: Delhi is expected to record less than 25,000 coronavirus cases on Friday, Health Minister Satyendra Jain said, while stating that almost 75 per cent of those who have succumbed to the infection were unvaccinated “Delhi is expected to record less than 25,000 cases today,” Jain told reporters The city had on Thursday reported 28,867 […] - [The UK virus hunting labs are seeking to strengthen the worldwide variant network](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-uk-virus-hunting-labs-are-seeking-to-strengthen-the-worldwide-variant-network/): London: The air conditioners hum constantly in the lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, countering the heat thrown off by rows of high-tech sequencing machines that work seven days a week analysing the genetic material of COVID-19 cases from throughout the UK. The laboratory is one example of how British scientists have industrialised the process […] - [Similar numbers of Covid-related cases are reported daily in the United States and the United Kingdom.](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/similar-numbers-of-covid-related-cases-are-reported-daily-in-the-united-states-and-the-united-kingdom/): The continued rise in daily coronavirus cases (Covid-19) in the United States and the rapid decline in Britain after reaching the peak has led the two countries to similar per capita caseload. According to Our World in Data, the US has been reporting a seven-day rolling average of 2,240 Covid cases while the average daily […] - [An additional warning about bleeding aids is issued for the J&J vaccine](https://www.naagriknews.com/health/an-additional-warning-about-bleeding-aids-is-issued-for-the-jj-vaccine/): The fact sheet for Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine has been revised by U.S. regulators to warn of the risk of a rare bleeding disorder. The Food and Drug Administration said in a letter to the company on Tuesday that adverse-event reports suggested an increased risk of immune thrombocytopenia, or ITP, during the 42 days […] - [Omicron patients have reduced hospitalisation risk and shorter stays, according to a US study](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/omicron-patients-have-reduced-hospitalisation-risk-and-shorter-stays-according-to-a-us-study/): Even after controlling for population immunity levels, a preliminary US study of nearly 70,000 Covid positive people found a substantial reduction in hospitalization and mortality due to Omicron. People infected with Omicron were half as likely to be hospitalised, about 75 percent less likely to need intensive care, and around 90 percent less likely to […] - [The number of active cases of COVID-19 in the country is at its highest level in 216 days](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-number-of-active-cases-of-covid-19-in-the-country-is-at-its-highest-level-in-216-days/): New Delhi: India logged 2,47,417 new coronavirus infections, the highest in 236 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,63,17,927 which includes 5,488 cases of the Omicron variant, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The country saw a single day jump of 620 cases of the Omicron variant, the highest […] - [The European Medicines Agency warns of immune-system risks associated with repeated booster shots](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/the-european-medicines-agency-warns-of-immune-system-risks-associated-with-repeated-booster-shots/): European Union regulators warned that frequent Covid-19 booster shots could adversely affect the immune system and may not be feasible. Repeat booster doses every four months could eventually weaken the immune system and tire out people, according to the European Medicines Agency. Instead, countries should leave more time between booster programs and tie them to […] - [Zero Covid policy enforced by China: midnight evacuation and quarantine in metal boxes](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/zero-covid-policy-enforced-by-china-midnight-evacuation-and-quarantine-in-metal-boxes/): People contracting the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in China are forcefully confined to cramped metal boxes, the Daily Mail reported on Wednesday. Many of these include pregnant women and children, the report further said. The Mail report was based on videos posted on social media, which it said have been widely circulated. These videos talk about […] - [WHO reports Omicron is overtaking Delta globally in terms of circulation](https://www.naagriknews.com/news/who-reports-omicron-is-overtaking-delta-globally-in-terms-of-circulation/): The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is quickly overtaking the Delta variant around the world, a senior WHO official has warned, with the WHO warning there is “increasing evidence” that Omicron exhibits less disease severity than other variants. 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