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Genetic study finds high inbreeding rates in South Indian communities
The study, published in the Journal of Genetics and Genomics, also...
Day-care cancer centres, digital health infra to ensure quality care reaches last mile: PM Modi
In the Union Budget, the Finance Minister had announced that “all...
Nations sign up to end global scourge of plastic pollution
Plastic pollution soared from two million tonnes in 1950, to 348 million tonnes in 2017, becoming a global industry valued at $522.6 billion, said UNEP. It is expected to double in capacity, by 2040 The impacts of plastic production and pollution on the triple...
COVID-19: Global depression, anxiety soared 25 per cent in a year
“The information we have now about the impact of COVID-19 on the world’s mental health is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global rates of anxiety and depression increased...
Active monthly users of Indian apps, games jump 200 pc on Google Play in 2021
''In 2021, the time spent by users outside India on apps and games created by Indian companies grew by 150 per cent compared to 2019,'' Google Play Partnerships Vice-President Purnima Kochikar said Active monthly users of Indian apps, games jump 200 pc on Google Play...
Maha, MP, Odisha suffered most from extreme weather in 2021: IMD chief
Indian Ocean is the fastest warming ocean basins in the world, and this will have serious impacts on the South Asian region. Heavy rainfall and flood-related incidents last year had claimed over 750 lives across the country, with Maharashtra recording the highest...
AIG commits to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas emissions across its underwriting & investment portfolios by 2050
“Leading change in a changing world requires being a company of action – and, as a market leader, AIG is committed to setting the standard with our actions. We believe today’s ESG commitments are an important step forward for AIG, the clients we serve and the global...
AM Best downgrades Russian insurers Ingosstrakh and SOGAZ
These credit ratings have been placed under review with negative implications due to heightened geopolitical, economic and financial system risk in Russia, where both Ingosstrakh and SOGAZ is domiciled and underwrite the majority of their business, said AM Best...
Niti Aayog developing National Gender Index
Niti Aayog has also developed a draft State Energy and Climate Index to assess the performance of states on indicators such as discoms’ viability and competition; access, affordability and reliability of energy; clean energy initiatives; energy efficiency; generation...
Many places in central, western India may record `aove normal maximum temperatures: IMD
For the plains, a "heat wave" is declared when the maximum temperature is more than 40 degrees Celsius, and at least 4.5 notches above normal. Maximum temperatures are likely to remain above normal in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, major parts of...
India slips 3 spots on 17 SDG adopted as 2030 agenda, says report
India's rank dropped primarily because of major challenges in 11 SDGs including zero hunger, good health and wellbeing, gender equality and sustainable cities and communities. With the latest rankings, India is now behind all south Asian nations except Pakistan, which...
Russian ransomware attacks on Ukraine muted by leaks, insurance woes
One reason for that could be a loophole in cybersecurity insurance policies. Experts and industry-watchers say the more sophisticated digital extortion gangs tend to focus on insured organisations because the victims already have a policy to make the payoff, making...