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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.

The first 50 deaths and what they say about Covid-19 in India

ThePrint Team -
In episode 434 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the first 50 deaths in India and how constant exposure to pathogens puts the country's population in unique position to fight Covid-19.

IAS, IPS officers say 50-70% pay cuts are mere optics, unnecessary and will hit morale

Sanya Dhingra -
Amid Covid-19 outbreak, Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, Odisha & Andhra have announced pay cuts or delays for elected representatives & govt employees.

India isn’t alone, 2 billion informal workers around the world are badly hit by Covid-19

Adam Minter -
From Southeast Asia to South America, world's 2 billion informal workers are suffering the earliest & most devastating effects of coronavirus & social distancing.

India’s appeal to foreign investors will depend on how it tackles Covid-19 crisis

Rahul Satija -
If India demonstrates ability to contain Covid-19 & manage socio-economic implications, foreign investors will be interested in investing long-term.

How India can buck the trend of global recession caused by coronavirus

Ila Patnaik -
Social distancing is our best bet against coronavirus, but will sharpen the impact on the world economy. India is better placed than many developing countries.

India isn’t on top of list for coronavirus test kits suppliers

Ari Altstedter -
Red tape is slowing deployment of local test kits and global suppliers are prioritising countries such as Italy, Spain, US and UK.

5 new projects India will pursue to find treatment for Covid-19 and similar diseases

Mohana Basu -
The government has sanctioned the projects with a funding of upto Rs 25 lakh each for upto a year.

Tablighi attendees ‘creating trouble’ at hospitals, Delhi govt asks for more police vigil

Aneesha Bedi -
Situation at a railway quarantine facility in southeast Delhi, housing Tablighi attendees, has, however, settled down after intervention by police and CRPF jawans.

Editors Guild says deeply perturbed at govt move against media, calls SC advice ‘gratuitous’

ThePrint Team -
Editors Guild of India says blaming the media for mass movement of migrants during the coronavirus pandemic obstructs dissemination of news during an unprecedented crisis.

Shunned by hometown, Sikh spiritual singer who died of Covid-19 cremated in secluded area

Chitleen K Sethi -
The conduct of Verka residents came in for intense criticism on social media, with SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal seeking Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh’s intervention.
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Opinion

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

Deepali Bhardwaj -
A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

Indians are musically poor. We aren’t a good market for cutting-edge international bands

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Economy

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Yuthika Bhargava -
Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Defence

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

National Interest

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

Shekhar Gupta -
How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?

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