ISW Desk

Microplastics are usually plastic particles of less than 5 mm. It may be primary or secondary microplastics which can be found in coastal environments all over the world. Also, the microplastics are much more hazardous than macroplastics…
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Number of novel coronavirus cases is surging in the country and researchers are trying to understand the potential spreaders and the possible routes of the spread of the virus to arrive at a viable and evidence based policy. A study based…
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In a joint initiative of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) and Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA), a set of CSIR technologies has been launched for rural…
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The mode of transmission of novel coronavirus is very wide but does it transmit in enclosed spaces? A recently published study by the University of Georgia has found sound evidence for airborne transmission of COVID-19 in enclosed spaces…
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The post COVID situation is limping back to normal. Travel restrictions, face mask and many more could help contain the spread of the virus. Among them, which is more effective? Which of these advisories the government must enforce even…
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The current health crisis has created a gloomy picture through the world. But there are some positive sides too. Reduced vehicular movement has provided us with the opportunity to improve the facilities like transport infrastructure.…
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Novel coronavirus cases are on the rise throughout the world and the researchers are trying to understand the virus as well as how climate impacts it. As countries like India would soon see winters and viral infections are very common…
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The onset of winters brings a worry that is of stubble burning or crop residue burning since the last few years. It gives rise to many problems. Like it aggravates the problem of air pollution particularly in Northern India as it brings…
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Climate change is threatening the environment, glaciers and crops; a warming climate threatens crop diversity. It is important to maintain crop diversity in an agriculture-based country like India. This can be maintained by the 'Seeds for…
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More than 16 lakh registrations have been made for the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Advanced for the 2020-2021 session. This year the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has something new to offer to the students. IIT Delhi has launched…
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