CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -UNOPS. UNOPS provides infrastructure, project management, procurement, financial management and human resources to the UN and Member States and stands ready to help partners address the COVID-19 health crisis.

Detailed explanation-2: -This study identifies that the COVID-19 pandemic, in terms f cases and deaths, is heterogeneous around the world. This variability is explained by differences in vulnerability, preparedness, and response. It confirms that a high level of HDI, UHCI and GHSI are essential but not sufficient to control epidemics [103].

Detailed explanation-3: -Sales have seen a sharp decline due to travel restrictions, social distancing, restrictions on sale of some commodities and customers resorting to budget cuts and putting projects on hold. Companies are struggling to recover fixed costs in the absence of revenue generation due to sharp drop in sales.

Detailed explanation-4: -It’s given me an opportunity to slow down in this fast changing world and to appreciate what truly matters: friends, family and the connections I’ve made over the course of my life. From going through my daily schedule on autopilot to barely having a schedule in my own house, I’m rediscovering myself.