Page-412 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Effect of COVID-19 on Livestock
A recent study found that the SARS CoV 2 did not affect many of the livestock animals including dogs, chicken, ducks, etc. Animals Affected by SARS CoV 2 The study identified that the virus could infect cats and ferrets. The ..
Russian Poplar Tree
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently stayed the administration’s order to cut down female Russian poplar trees over the mistaken belief that it could cause COVID-19. About the Tree Poplar trees, also known as cottonwood trees, are deciduous flowering ..
Atmospheric Methane
A new estimate from USA’s NOAA showed that the level of methane in the atmosphere in 2019 was the highest since record keeping began. Methane Methane is a gaseous compound and the simplest form of hydrocarbon class called alkane. It ..
Rescue of Rohingyas by Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Coast Guard recently rescued 396 Rohingya people who had been at sea for weeks and attempting to reach Malaysia. About the Incident The Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued 396 Rohingya people from the sea. They had been trying to ..
Positive Pressure Respirator System
Scientists at IIT Kanpur have developed an alternative to N95 masks, called PPRS, in light of the COVID-19 fuelled demand for PPE. About PPRS The PPRS or Positive Pressure Respirator System was developed as an alternative to the N95 masks ..
Siddhalingeshwara Temple
The Siddhalingeshwara Temple recently held the chariot pulling festival among masses of pilgrimage despite the risk of COVID-19 transmission. About the Temple The Yediyuru Siddhalingeshwara Temple is a famous pilgrimage centre in in Kunigal Town in Karnataka. The temple is ..
Tour de France
The French government announced that the 2020 edition of the world’s most famous cycling race, Tour de France has been postponed in view of the COVID-19 crisis. About Tour de France Tour de France is an annual men’s cycling event ..
MHA Guidelines on Zoom Videoconferencing
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued a statement declaring the video meeting service, Zoom, as unsafe and also guidelines for videoconferencing. Issues in Zoom Security and privacy concerns have plagued the popular videoconferencing service since its launch in 2011 ..
Business Interruption Insurance
In light of the unprecedented economic losses due to the lockdown, businesses in India are looking at business interruption insurance for a way out. About Business interruption insurance is a type of insurance that covers the income loss of a ..
AIIB to finance 500 million USD projects to strengthen National Health Care Systems
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is to finance 500 million USD projects in India to help the country improve its health care systems. AIIB is currently doubling its funds under COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility. Highlights The funding is to be ..