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 What is Deltacron? Deltacron is a Covid variant that contains elements of Delta and Omicron – in other words, it contains genes from both variants, making it what is known as a recombinant virus. “These recombinants arise when more than one variant infects and replicates in the same person, in the same cells,” says Prof Lawrence Young, a virologist at the University of Warwick. “Deltacron is a product of both the Delta and Omicron variants circulating in the same population.” This week, Gisaid, a global community of scientists that shares virus information, posted that the first solid evidence for this variant had been shared by the Pasteur Institute in France. Where has this variant been found? Gisaid says the variant has been identified in several regions of France and appears to have been circulating since the start of the year. “Genomes with a similar profile have been also identified in Denmark and the Netherlands,” Gisaid says. There have also been reports of Deltacron being...

 Education is a tool to uplift social status, development & family income. It eliminates social discrimination, poverty and empowers women. The recent century is of education, science & technology. Developed countries highly invest in the education sector to increase literacy. Unfortunately, Pakistan is facing illiteracy problems since its inception. In this article, we will discuss the reasons behind illiteracy in Pakistan. Moreover, we will find out solutions to eliminate illiteracy in Pakistan. Literacy Rate in Pakistan in 2019 Female: 51.8% Male: 72.5% According to Pakistan economic survey, the literacy rate of Pakistan in 2018-19 was 60%. The literacy rate in urban areas was 74 % and in rural areas was 51%. The literacy rate of provinces was: Punjab having a literacy rate of 64%, Sindh (without merged areas) 57%, KPK (including merged areas) with 55%, and Baluchistan with 40%. Reasons behind illiteracy in Pakistan Pakistan is facing severe illiteracy problems. There ar...