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Google View In 3D Not Working For Following Reasons

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Children around the globe are in lockdown mode; they aren’t going to schools and no tuition classes are held these days. But they’re still doing great things with Google view in 3D.

It isn’t a new feature, but it became popular only after naughty kids came to know about it. Google view in 3D rely heavily on Smartphone and with it, you can render creatures within your camera viewfinder in real-life scale.

Google 3D View

• Smartphone with Android 7.0 or higher or iPhone running iOS 11 or later

• Google Chrome for Android/iOS

Animals within Google Search

• Alligator

• Angler fish

• Brown bear

• Cat

• Cheetah

• Dog

• Duck

• Eagle

• Emperor penguin

• Goat

• Hedgehog

• Horse

• Lion

• Macaw

• Octopus

• Pug

• Giant panda

• Rottweiler

• Shark

• Shetland pony

• Snake

• Tiger

• Turtle

• Wolf

In addition to this extensive list of animals, you have the option to include groans, grunts and growls to increase the immersion and make the pictures look real.

And if you can’t activate the feature, look for troubleshooting….

The Google app doesn’t have access to the camera

The app requires basic access like “Access to use the camera and videos” and “Access to location”. Allow access by clicking “Allow” every time the app asks for permission or you do it manually.

• Open the ‘Settings’ app on your smartphone

• Click on ‘Apps & Notifications’

• Open the ‘Google’ app

• Click on ‘Permissions’

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News & Politics

WhatsApp’s Secret Features That Are Worth Trying

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In order to improve the chatting experience of its users, WhatsApp keeps releasing new updates from time to time. While information about most of the latest features is made available through notifications, some features get unnoticed.

Here’re the features that you could have missed

Send messages without typing

WhatsApp allows sending texts without typing but with the help of Google Assistant that will translate your vice commands into text. Or you can use Siri for the purpose. You can even read the messages using the similar method.

Select group

If you don’t want anybody to add you to his group, you can change the setting given in the privacy section of groups. Here you will get the option “Nobody”. Select this option to stay out of the unwanted groups. Or you can choose “My contacts except” to allow your contacts to add you to their groups.

Listen to audio messages

Play a WhatsApp audio message and listen to it like a voice call with the help of your earpiece. The WhatsApp will play the message in the earpiece instead of the main speaker.

Save WhatsApp chats in email

The chat option in settings provides the option to Export Chat. You can use this option to save any chat history from any group or individual to your Gmail account.

Fingerprint lock

Lock your WhatsApp with your fingerprint. The option is available in the privacy section and it works with the fingerprint sensor mechanism of the phone.

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Yes Bank Proposed Raising Rs. 5,000 Crore Through Institutional Planning

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The board of directors of Yes Bank approved the proposal of raising Rs. 5,000 crore in a meeting. The said amount will be raised through institutional planning and sale of shares through rights issues. Also, this amount will be in addition to the Rs. 10,000 crore sanctioned on February 7.

Yes Bank informed stock market about its plan

The bank intimated the stock market about the decision of raising Rs. 5,000 crore through a notice. The notice was sent to get approval of the stock market. The bank could get funds in installments. Also, it can take any route like right issue, public issue and eligible institutional planning to achieve the objective.

Yes Bank getting help

Investors are taking interest in Yes Bank after the State Bank of India lend a helping to the beleaguered Yes Bank. Also, the Federal Bank has proposed an investment of Rs. 300 crore to help the troubled bank sail through the difficult times. According to an arrangement, the Federal Bank will own 30 crore shares of Yes Bank at a cost of Rs. 10 per equity share of Yes Bank.

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Narendra Modi Appreciated Bhutanese And Nepalese Contribution Towards COVID-19 Fund

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to thank Bhutan and Nepal for their contribution to the COVID-19 emergency fund to help SAARC countries in battling coronavirus outbreak.

PM Modi proposed emergency funds

On March 15, Prime Minister Modi proposed setting of an emergency fund for SAARC members. Also, he donated USD 10 million for the purpose. He suggested setting of COVID-19 fund while addressing the SAARC leaders and representatives via video conferencing.

He said that it was wonderful to see SAARC leaders taking initiatives that were adding strength to the collective fight against coronavirus. He further said that it shows their commitment to the collective fight against the pandemic.

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Myths Surrounding The Intensity Of COVID-19

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COVID-19 became a known thing to science within a few months of coming into the world. It arrived from oblivion and spread like a wildfire. Today, it has taken the entire world in its grip but there seems to be no end to this pandemic.

Some most important and unanswered questions about COVID-19

Q.How does it spread?

The SARS-CoV-2 has infected over 2 million people in the world and resulted in over 10,000 deaths. It is passed through tiny droplets from coughing and sneezing.

Q: Is there any fear of reinfection

It is largely unknown but some people in China and Japan got re-infected from the virus. But it could be a low level of infection from the earlier infection.

Q: What is the number of coronavirus cases in the US?

Until the US start mass testing for COVID-19, determining number of infected cases could be anybody’s guess. There could be people with mild infection or the number could be scary.

Q: How deadly COVID-19 is?

Presently, some countries are facing higher deaths than others. Wuhan, the epicentre of infection, has a death rate of 1.4% but it was 5.8% in late February. On the contrary, South Korea’s due to COVID-19 is less than 1%.

Q. Is it seasonal?

Some viruses become less transmissible in high temperature and it is expected that COVID-19 will also become less intense in the coming months but it would be too early to say anything about this deadly virus.

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All Exams In The Country Postponed Till March 31

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The educational ministry asked all educational institutions including Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to postpone all exams till March 31 in view of coronavirus outbreak.

HRD secretary Amit Khare, in an official communication, said that the while maintenance of academic calendar and exam schedule was important, equally important was safety and security of students that were appearing in various exams as also of their teachers and parents.

Exams postponed

The order applies to CBSE-affiliated schools that are conducting tests of 10 and 12 classes; National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) and all autonomous organisations under the education ministry.

But the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE) is allowed to conduct board exams for 10 and 12 classes.

The announcement of postponement of exams was made amid the increasing number of coronavirus cases in India. It was the latest in the curbs put across the country to contain spread of COVID-19.

Fresh coronavirus cases reported

There were only 14 coronavirus cases reported since Tuesday but what is more worrisome is that the Indian Army also reported a coronavirus case. The armed forces have decided to strengthen their measures to check spread of COVID-19.

The soldiers coming from home will be checked for flu-like symptoms. Also, non-essential leaves of soldiers including leaves for conferences are cancelled till further order. Meanwhile the Human Resource Development Ministry announced to hold e-classes on Swayam Prabha DTH channels for school students.

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Suspense Over Kamal Nath Government Deepens

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There is doubt whether the Madhya Pradesh assembly will hold “motion of confidence” as per the directions of Governor Lalji Tandon. The cabinet on Sunday contended that the Governor can’t direct the state assembly because he doesn’t have the power. Also, the cabinet asked the Chief Minister Kamal Nath to take call on the issue.

In case, the government delays the issue, the opposition can introduce the “no confidence” motion against the government that has come into minority after 22 JyotiradityaScindia loyalists left the 15-month old government. Mr. Scindia was sidelined in the party since the assembly polls.

Highlights of the story

• CM Kamal Nath said that the Governor told him that the proceedings of the state assembly should be carried out smoothly. CM told the Governor that he would talk to the speaker regarding this on Monday.

• The Congress had asserted that it was the prerogative of the Speaker to decide about the proceedings of the house. But BJP said that the Speaker was bound by the decision of the Governor.

• After a cabinet meeting, CM Kamal Nath claimed that he had the numbers to win the trust vote.

• Jyotiraditya Scindia, former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minster and BJP leader Narendra Singh Tomar met Solicitor General to discuss the future of the 22 rebel MLAs.

• The Congress had moved its MLAs to Bhopal for the floor test. They were lodged in a resort in Jaipur.

• Chief Minister Kamal Nath said that the rebel MLAs were kidnapped and kept in Bengaluru. Also, that they weren’t allowed to meet their families.

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Delhi Government Shuts Schools, Colleges And Cinemas Till March 31

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal order shutting of schools, colleges and cinema halls till March 31 to counter spread of coronavirus. The Delhi government has already shut primary classes earlier but middle and the secondary classes were allowed to function in view of final exams.

Delhi declares coronavirus as an epidemic

Arvind Kejriwal took the step in the wake of increasing number of coronavirus cases in the country. The total number of COVID-19 cases has become 73 with Kerala being the hardest affected state. It has 17 cases of coronavirus infection. It has also shut educational institutions and public places like cinema halls.

The Maharashtra government banned sale of tickets for 2020 IPL opening match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in the wake of spread of coronavirus. Also, the remaining two ODIs between India and South Africa will be played in empty stadiums.

The virus was declared a pandemic

The World Health Organization has already declared the virus a pandemic and asked the countries to take effective measures to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus. The government of India suspended all visas for a month as tough measure to prevent spread of the deadly virus to other parts of country and the globe.

Also, the travellers returning from China Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, France, Spain and Germany are asked to remain in quarantine for a minimum of 14 days. PM Modi said that no central minister would travel abroad.

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Nobody Will Be Marked D In NPR: Amit Shah In Rajya Sabha

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On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a clarification regarding National Popular Register (NPR). He said that no one would be declared doubtful (D), if the person failed to produce relevant papers.

Amit Shah spoke on NPR

No documents needed said Amit Shah. He allowed people to give whatever information they have and leave the questions blank. And he assured that no one would be marked D.


was participating in a discussion on Delhi Violence in Rajya Sabha when Congress leader Kapil Sibal raised the question whether “D” would be removed from NPR. The Home Minister replied that no documents would be asked from the people.Amit Shah even asked the Leader of Opposition, Ghulam Nabi Azad of Congress and other opposition leaders to visit him to clarify doubts on NPR.

Congress wary of NPR

Kapil Sibal asked about usability of the exercise, if no documents were needed. Several states including Bihar and Tamil Nadu where BJP allies are in power have refused to carry out NPR exercise. In Bihar, there is Nitish Kumar and in Tamil Nadu, there is AIADMK in power with the help of BJP.

Those objecting to CAA, NRC and NPR believe that the exercise would leave thousands of Muslims stateless. The parliament has already passed the CAA that provides citizenship to non-Muslims of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

The country is on the boil due to protests against CAA, NRC and NPR. The latest bout of violence was in Delhi where tens of people lost their lives and hundreds became homeless.

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Jyotiraditya ScindiaIs Set To Join BJP Later This Week

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JyotiradityaScindia resigned from Congress on Tuesday morning. The former Union Minister and four-time parliamentarian resigned shortly after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. Days after criticising BJP over violence in Delhi, he is expected to join BJP later this week and could be rewarded with a Rajya Sabha seat and a berth in the union cabinet.

Shortly after his exit, 21 Congress MLAs also put their resignation letters to the Governor. Some sources in Madhya Pradesh Raj Bhawan revealed that 25 MLAs were ready to resign.

Highlights of the big story

• On Holi, JyotiradityaScindia posted his letter of resignation on his Twitter account. The latter was dated March 9 and addressed to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

• Minutes later, Congress expelled the 49-year-old leader for “anti-party activities” but his supporters said that Gandhis didn’t reach out to him.

• Scindia only replied “Happy Holi” to the question of joining the BJP later this week.

• Meanwhile the BJP leadership including PM Modi, Amit Shah, party chief JP Nadda and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met to choose candidates for March 26 Rajya Sabha elections.

• Once close to the Gandhi family, Scindia had reportedly been unhappy with Congress for some time.

• Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that Scindia betrayed the party.

• Former Madhya Pradesh CM Digvijay Singh hit out a “conspiracy” to topple the government.

• MLA Bisahu Lal, one of Congress MLAs who resigned from Congress, later joined the BJP in presence of Mr. Chouhan.

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