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Jio Meet Features and Drawbacks - Compared to ZOOM App

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India’s Reliance Jio Platform has entered into a new business that had been increasing multiple folds past few months — Video Conferencing. The service has been in demand for online classes, virtual meetings, and whatnot. Zoom, as of now, still leads the hearing, and it is not surprising that Reliance moved into space as well with JioMeet. What is surprising is that the UI of JioMeet bears a striking resemblance to the UI of the Zoom app.  JioMeet Features and Drawbacks “Smarter way to Collaborate. Anywhere, Any Device, Anytime.” Here is the list of features you can expect from the app. No surprises here as well except for few features which remain original. Secure sign up with either Mobile Number or Email ID All meetings are encrypted and password protected. Unlimited number of free calls in high definition (720p) to users Schedule meeting in advance and share details with invitees Each meeting can go uninterrupted up to 24hrs. Unlimited Meetings per day Active Speaker view layou

World Deadly Top 10 Quarantine History

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In the past, the ancient practice of quarantine was often the only tool in the fight against infectious diseases like leprosy and bubonic plague. Even in today’s world of vaccines and antibiotics, quarantine still has a role. 1. The bodies of plague victims are piled high in Luigi Sabatelli’s etching of Florence during the Black Death of the 1340s. To prevent the disease from spreading, ships were isolated before passengers and crew could go ashore. They were secluded for 40 days, as it could take 37 days to die from the plague – only the lucky living would leave, while the infected would have died during quarantine. In fact, the word quarantine comes from the Italian quaranta giorni, meaning “40 days”. 2. Bubonic plague wiped out an estimated third of Europe’s population during the 14th century. Recurring outbreaks continued across the world until the 19th century, and ships’ crews were regularly inspected on arrival at ports. A medical inspector would look for signs of plague by exam