The security measures in place during major events like the Commonwealth Games can be as frustrating for terrorists as a successful attack is for security forces. The absence of a terrorist strike during the Games can be seen as a testament to the effectiveness of the deterrence created by the security arrangements. However, the fact […]
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Coronaviruses (CoVs) are infectious agents from the family Coronaviridae, classified into four genera: alpha-CoV, beta-CoV, gamma-CoV, and delta-CoV. These viruses have a host-derived membrane envelope, a helical nucleocapsid, and positive-sense, single-stranded RNA that can initiate infection without the need for essential enzymes. Over the past two decades, CoVs have caused three major zoonotic outbreaks: Severe
Chemical emergencies involving hazardous materials are not uncommon in India. According to the National Disaster Management Guidelines – Chemical (Industrial) Disaster Management released in May 2007, over 25 incidents have been recorded. One such event occurred on July 14, 2010, when a chlorine leak from a corroded gas cylinder at Mumbai Port Trust’s hazardous cargo
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The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in December 2019, has profoundly impacted millions of families in India, affecting their physical, mental, and economic well-being. The first wave peaked in September 2020, with a gradual decline until February 2021, largely due to a nationwide lockdown, resulting in relatively mild outcomes. However, the second wave, from February to
Microorganisms are widely present in soil, food, and water. Recently, bacterial and viral diseases linked to water contamination have emerged as a global health concern. Contaminated water serves as a source of disease transmission, and a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that 60% of the global burden of diarrheal
