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International Men's Day 2022: History, theme and significance of the day
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
International Men's Day, commemorated on November 19, is a day to honour men and recognise their contributions to society in terms of politics, culture, and socioeconomic accomplishments. In contemporary society, men are eminent pillars. We frequently avoid discussing men's contributions an
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Pakistan admits USD 30 bn flood loss assessment flawed
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The floods affected 33 million people and more than 1,730 lost their lives. They are particularly impacting the poorest and most vulnerable districts. The situation is still evolving, with flood waters stagnant in many areas, causing water-borne and vector-borne diseases to spread, and more
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Study: Violent sexual predators use dating apps as hunting grounds
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Dating apps are fertile ground for predators in part because there are few means for potential victims to screen possible partners. Dating apps are now an entrenched part of American social life, but there's work to do to ensure users' safety. New research suggests that violent sexual predat
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Study reveals why Alzheimer's disease destroys specific areas of brain
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A study revealed why certain parts of the brain are particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer's damage. It comes down to the gene APOE, the greatest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The parts of the brain where APOE is most active are the areas that sustain the most damage, they found
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ADB approves USD 500 million loan to support Indonesia's financial inclusi
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The ADB loan will help enhance access to financial services for vulnerable groups, most notably micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs); women; youth; and those living in rural areas, ADB said in a statement on Tuesday.
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"Healthy Lungs" calls for Paediatric Asthma Awareness on Children's Day
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI/PNN): Children are the most vulnerable and innocent members of the family and need special care and attention from elders. National Children's Day highlights the need to raise awareness of children's welfare and ensure a better future. On children's day, A
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Global economic growth outlook "gloomier", says IMF ahead of G20 summit
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In a report titled 'G20 report on Strong, Sustainable, Balanced, and Inclusive Growth', IMF said continued fiscal and monetary tightening is likely needed in many countries to bring down inflation and address debt vulnerabilities and it expects further policy tightening in many G20 economies
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G20 hosts official launch of Pandemic Fund
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Speakers at the event welcomed the launch of the Pandemic Fund as a key part of the solution to reducing risks from epidemics and pandemics in the most vulnerable parts of the world and contributing to a healthier and safer world.
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ISL: Kerala Blasters look to end ten-game winless streak against FC Goa wi
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Kerala Blasters have won just two out of five games so far this season.
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Evening people show enhanced fear acquisition which may cause anxiety
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Study shows that the higher vulnerability of evening chronotype individuals (individual with the propensity to be more productive at night or at dawn) to anxiety and related disorders may be mediated by altered emotional learning.
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UN mission warns of worsening food crisis in Sri Lanka
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Since June, the HNP has been responding to the Government's request for UN-backed multi-sector support for Sri Lanka's debt and food and medicine shortages. "Governments and donor agencies have helped the humanitarian community reach over 1 million of the country's most vulnerable people wit
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COP27 hosts launch plan to build climate resilience for 4 billion by 2030
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The Sharm-El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda outlines 30 Adaptation Outcomes to enhance resilience for 4 billion people living in the most climate-vulnerable communities by 2030
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