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Topic: Coronavirus

Coronavirus or Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is a viral disease that turned into a pandemic in early 2020. The first known case was recorded in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Coronavirus has multiple variants such as Delta and Omicron, and its most common symptoms are fever, chills and sore throat.

India’s growth to start hitting 6.5-7% from FY2023, CEA Subramanian says

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CEA Subramanian said he expected various govt reforms and progress in the Covid vaccination drive to push economic growth.

Delhi HC grants Centre two weeks to reply on plea seeking reopening of Nizamuddin Markaz

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The Markaz had been locked since 31 March last year following Tablighi Jamaat congregation amid Covid lockdown. The court has now listed the matter for hearing on 16 September.

Clinical trial of Covid vaccine for children on verge of completion, Centre tells Delhi HC

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The high court was hearing a PIL that sought directions for the immediate vaccination of those in the 12-17 age group over fears that Covid third wave could affect them more.

No application received yet for Covishield approval, European health regulator says

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While SII says it has applied for approval through its partner, AstraZeneca, the EMA says it hasn't received the application yet.

Delta variant caused 86% of Covid breakthrough infection in India, ICMR study says

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The study, which is the first nationwide study of post-vaccination infections, found that only 9.8% cases required hospitalisation and fatality was observed in only 0.4% cases.

Prisoners released during Covid second wave to not surrender until further orders, SC says

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The top court also asked the High Powered Committees of states to file within 5 days the norms adopted in implementing its 7 May orders on prisoners' release to decongest jails.

PM Modi urges 6 states with high Covid cases to take proactive steps to prevent 3rd wave

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During a virtual meeting with CMs of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra and Kerala, the PM said 80% of the new Covid cases last week were from these states.

Covid-19 pandemic — Mask mandate back in Los Angeles, deaths in Africa surge 43%

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ThePrint brings you some important global stories on the coronavirus pandemic.

India registers 38,949 fresh Covid cases, 542 deaths in last 24 hours

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The active cases have declined to 4,30,422 and comprise 1.39% of the total infections, while the national Covid recovery rate stands at 97.28%, the health ministry data showed.

How access to mRNA Covid vaccines is dividing the world between haves and have-nots

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Only a handful of facilities in the US and Western Europe account for almost all of the world’s mRNA vaccine supply — leaving many countries in a desperate race to catch up.
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India's projects related to BIMSTEC, Look-East-Act-East and Indian Ocean Rim Association could suffer a setback, impacting trade with South Asia and the South-South Cooperation agenda.

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Economy

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

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While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Defence

IAF’s leased KC-135 lands in Agra, American firm’s pilots to man mid-air refueller

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India’s refueller fleet comprises six Russian Ilushin-78 tankers, first inducted in 2003, which are facing huge maintenance and serviceability issues.

National Interest

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

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Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.

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