About WHO The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) established in 1948 to further international cooperation for improved public health conditions. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Working with 194 Member States (including India), …
What are superspreaders? The term “super-spreader” implies that a particular person may be inherently more able than others to pass on disease. Factors responsible for the spread: The spread of a virus like the new coronavirus depends on …
Self reliance since independence Just after independence In the decades following independence, self-reliance in state-run heavy industries and strategic sectors had placed India ahead of most developing countries. In 1970s and 80s India’s industrial ecosystem was characterised by …
What is MFP? ‘Minor Forest Produce (MFP)’ means all non-timber forest produce of plant origin and will include bamboo, canes, fodder, leaves, gums, waxes, dyes, resins and many forms of food including nuts, wild fruits, Honey, Lac, Tusser etc. The …