Why in News?: High Vitamin D levels reduce the risk of coronavirus infection, and administration of the vitamin in the infected patients considerably reduce mortality.This was found in a study…
Month: May 2021
What is Long COVID?
Long covid refers to the phenomena where people continue to experience the effects of covid-19 for weeks or months. According to Randeep Guleria, director of All India Institute of Medical…
Banni Grasslands
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered all encroachments to be removed from Gujarat's Banni grasslands within six months and directed a joint committe to prepare an action plan in a…
‘Orans’ And KRAPAVIS
Krishi Avam Paristhitiki Vikas Sansthan (KRAPAVIS) has won the prestigious India Biodiversity Awards 2021 under the category 'Sustainable Use of Biological Resources.' The award was announced on the occasion of…
‘Bao-Dhan’-Red Rice
In a major boost to India’s rice exports potential, the first consignment of ‘red rice’ was flagged off today to the USA.Iron rich ‘red rice’ is grown in Brahmaputra valley…
What is Mucormycosis or Black Fungus’?
Mucormycosis (previously known as Zygomycosis) is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds known as micromycetes. Rhino-orbital-cerebral-mucormycosis (ROCM) is caused by molds of the order Mucorales.…
Net Zero Producers’ Forum
Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Norway are joining forces to create net zero emission strategies. Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, Canada and Norway, collectively responsible for 40% of…