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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.

New atomic-scale 3D map of Covid virus protein could hold clue to preventing lung damage

Mohana Basu -
Researchers in US use cryo-electron microscope to construct 3D map of virus protein that reveals how Covid-19 infects human lungs.

Modi govt places orders for 44 crore doses of Covishield & Covaxin after new vaccine policy

PTI -
The 25 crore doses of Covishield and 19 crore doses of Covaxin will be delivered between August-December 2021, the Union Health Ministry said.

Door-to-door vaccination not possible, will start ‘near-to-door’ centres: Centre to Bombay HC

PTI -
'Near to home' vaccination sessions can be conducted in non-health facilities and will be linked to an existing Covid vaccination centre, said the affidavit submitted by Centre.

Avoid large gatherings, follow Covid protocols for few months to avert future wave: Govt

PTI -
In a joint press briefing, Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal also said that almost 79% decline in daily new Covid cases has been noted since the peak on 7 May.

Global economy to rebound strongly but emerging, developing nations will struggle: World Bank

Eric Martin -
World Bank warns of substantial uncertainty beyond 2021. Growth in low-income nations is expected to be the second-slowest of the past 20 years, held back by lack of access to vaccines.

Akhilesh Yadav makes U-turn, agrees to get vaccinated months after refusing ‘BJP vaccine’

PTI -
The SP chief welcomed Modi govt's decision to provide free vaccines to states for all above 18 years starting 21 June, and also appealed to people to get vaccinated.

‘Joint for jab’: Washington state is using marijuana as bait to get more Americans vaccinated

Shubhangi Misra -
US President Biden has set a target of 70% of Americans being vaccinated by 4 July. To that end, states have been encouraged to get creative to convince citizens to vaccinate.

Centre to encourage use of RBI-approved electronic vouchers to help vaccination of poor

PTI -
The non-transferable vouchers will financially support the poor at private centres, according to revised guidelines issued by the Centre Tuesday.

SC orders action against NGO, people linked to illegal adoption of kids orphaned due to Covid

PTI -
The top court said invitation for adoption of kids orphaned by Covid is contrary to law as no adoption can be permitted without involvement of Central Adoption Resource Authority.

EcoHealth of US, under fire for Wuhan lab link, is working with Modi govt since Aug 2020

Abantika Ghosh -
New York-based EcoHealth Alliance is providing technical assistance to animal husbandry dept through Gates Foundation grant, which officials say could be withdrawn soon.
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In Tejas Dubai crash, the harm goes beyond the loss of an aircraft and pilot

Ajay Ahlawat -
Airshows are thrilling spectacles of aviation skill and engineering marvels. But they carry inherent risks as the crew is pushing the aircraft, and themselves, to perform at the edges of the envelope.

India’s labour policy left it unable to compete with other eastern economies: Nani A Palkhivala

Royals to Republicans—Epstein files have exposed fault lines across power circles

Economy

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

Mrinalini Dhyani -
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

From a small Kangra village to Tejas cockpit: IAF fighter pilot Namansh Syal’s journey cut short

Mrinalini Dhyani -
Wing Commander Namansh Syal is survived by his wife, their 6-year-old daughter and his mother. Back in his native village, relatives and neighbours wait for his remains for last rites.

National Interest

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

Shekhar Gupta -
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.

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