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23May 2022. Introduction: Lungs and respiratory infections are caused due to the Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This virus is so common that most children by the age of 2 have been infected with this virus. Also, adults can get infected by this virus. In healthy children, and adults the symptoms of the RSV are mild […]
Read More22 May 2022 Introduction: The Union Cabinet recently made amendments to the National Biofuel Policy 2018. Highlights of the amendments: The target for achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol is advanced by five years. Thus, the new target is 2025-26 instead of 2030. Other amendments to the biofuel policy are: Allowing more feedstock for the […]
Read More21 May 2022 Introduction: The Nanjarayan Tank is recently declared the 17th bird sanctuary of Tamil Nadu. About the Nanjarayan Tank : Nanjarayan Tank is located on the outskirts of Tirupur city around 60 kilometers from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was built by King Nanjarayan as a source for irrigation. It is also known as […]
Read More21 May 2022. Introduction: “Drought in Numbers, 2022” report was presented recently by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The report involves the collection of data on the effects of droughts globally and how droughts can be mitigated. Report say about India: According to the report, many regions in India are vulnerable to […]
Read More20 May 2022. Introduction: According to a new study, the imbalanced energy budget of the planet Mars can be a reason for dust storms occurring on it. Highlights: The energy budget of a planet is the ratio of solar energy absorbed by it and heat released by it into space. How Energy Budget affects dust […]
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