Odisha joins states that have detected presence of variant, shows Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium data. WHO has classified it as 'variant of interest' but said it poses 'low' risk.
Union Health Secretary says even though cases of Covid-19 infection are on the rise, 92.8% of those who tested positive opted for home isolation, indicating mild illness.
The health organisation said the current vaccines will continue to protect against severe disease and death from JN.1 and other circulating variants of the COVID-19 virus.
Kerala has reported the first case of JN.1, a descendant of Omicron with a mutation that makes it more infectious. Experts say JN.1 does not appear worrying, but India needs nation-wide serosurvey.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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