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TopicCoronavirus

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 registers 22,842 new Covid infections, active cases lowest in 199 days

PTI -
Active cases declined to 2,70,557, accounting for 0.80% of total infections and the national recovery rate was recorded at 97.87%, according to health ministry data.

PM Modi touches upon farmers’ agitation, Covid, draws line between criticism & allegations

Taran Deol -
Talking to the Open Magazine about issues raised by Opposition, PM Modi said he missed critics and that perhaps no one had time for constructive criticism today.

What the world can learn from Bhutan’s rapid Covid vaccine rollout

Sarah Schiffling -
Despite having 376 doctors and few nurses, across just three weeks in summer, Bhutan delivered a second vaccine dose to nearly every adult in the country.

Australia recognises Covishield ahead of reopening international border in November

ANI -
China-made Sinovac has also been approved by Australia's top drugs regulator, removing a barrier for international students seeking to study in the country, PM Scott Morrison said.

How to assess Covid risks, from home isolation, booster shots to breakthrough infections

Allison Schrager -
We’re all risk managers now, and with vaccines, we have a great tool to reduce the danger we face. Though nothing completely guarantees safety, here is how you can manage Covid risk.

Talk of Covid booster shots not pertinent, studies show antibodies last a year: ICMR chief

Abantika Ghosh -
States have been asked to step up second-dose coverage, government says as concerns emerge about people not getting their final shot on time. 

India will clock over 7% annual growth this decade, CEA K V Subramanian says

Lalit K Jha -
India in its economic thinking has stood out from the rest of the world, not only in terms of reforms but by converting the Covid crisis into an opportunity, he said.

Decision on Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin emergency use listing will be made in October, WHO says

Yoshita Singh -
The status of assessment for Covaxin is ongoing. Bharat Biotech said it submitted data pertaining to its Covid vaccine to WHO on 19 April and is awaiting feedback for the same.

India registers 23,529 fresh Covid infections, 311 deaths in last 24 hours

PTI -
Daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.56% and active cases declined, comprising 0.82% of total infections. National recovery rate was recorded at 97.85%, the health ministry said.

Miscarriages in India tripled from 1st Covid wave to 2nd, Delta could be reason: ICMR study

Mohana Basu -
According to ICMR research in Mumbai, rate of miscarriages or 'spontaneous abortions' was 82.6 for every 1,000 births in the second wave, compared to 26.7 in the first wave.
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Opinion

India’s agricultural paradox—rising output, rising imports, and a shrinking trade surplus

Bidisha Bhattacharya -
Agricultural policy has prioritised price stabilisation over fostering long-term competitiveness. This incentivises the pursuit of subsidies rather than productivity enhancement.

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We celebrate Harappa excavation—and dismiss Keeladi, Sinauli archaeological digs as politics

Economy

Naidu matches Jagan’s Rs 13L crore investment playbook, with a ‘speed of doing business’ caveat

Prasad Nichenametla -
Naidu’s summit brings in MoUs on same scale as Jagan’s, but CM says his plans built on speed, certainty & investor trust, with escrow accounts, simplified incentives & real-time oversight.

Defence

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

Snehesh Alex Philip -
ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

National Interest

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

Shekhar Gupta -
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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