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What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
The Coronavirus outbreak (officially known as Covid-19), which started in China, has so far killed 6,311,923 people across the globe and infected 532,022,757 (as on May 31, 2022). The virus has spread to 228 countries. In India, 43,158,087 confirmed cases and 524,630 deaths have been reported so far, according to official figures released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). To check the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, or Covid-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced nationwide lockdown till May, meaning the country's 1.3 billion citizens — except those engaged in providing essential services — would not...
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Once called a 'failure', MGNREGS became lifeline during Covid lockdown
The MGNREGA aims at enhancing the livelihood security of rural households by providing at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every household that has adult members
 "Once called a 'failure', MGNREGS became lifeline during Covid lockdown")
Consumer court orders Rs 500K compensation for unnecessary Covid treatment
The hospital allegedly concealed the fact that she had tested negative for Covid-19 and proceeded with Covid related treatment, causing undue physical and mental distress
 "Consumer court orders Rs 500K compensation for unnecessary Covid treatment")
Vietnam launches second trial over Covid-19 flight bribery scandal
The prosecutions are part of a sweeping anti-graft campaign that has touched the highest levels of government, leading to the resignation of two presidents
 "Vietnam launches second trial over Covid-19 flight bribery scandal")
Industry must realign itself with political, strategic policies: Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the economy has to clawback more to regain its strength after the Covid pandemic
 "Industry must realign itself with political, strategic policies: Sitharaman")
Here's how India is sacrificing its growth and why it needs to stop
In the absence of meaningful private investment and job creation, India is slipping back into its pre-Covid-19 rut, and its economic czars are once again publicly refusing to acknowledge the slowdown
 "Here's how India is sacrificing its growth and why it needs to stop")
Was stupid not to put name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did: Biden
As Biden focused on his legacy with his term ending, he suggested Trump should keep the Democrats' momentum going
 "Was stupid not to put name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did: Biden")
Covid a disaster like no other, vaccination saved lives: Centre to SC
The submission was made when a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale was hearing a plea over the alleged vaccine-induced deaths of two women
 "Covid a disaster like no other, vaccination saved lives: Centre to SC")
Leading docs sign petition for suspension of all Covid-19 mRNA vaccines
A petition known as the HOPE Accord attracting signatures from around the world went online recently to alert the international community on the continued use of the COVID mRNA vaccines
 "Leading docs sign petition for suspension of all Covid-19 mRNA vaccines")
Morocco produces Africa's 1st mpox tests as continent rely less on imports
The WHO has also announced a plan to provide mpox tests, vaccines and treatments to the most vulnerable people in the world's poorest countries
 "Morocco produces Africa's 1st mpox tests as continent rely less on imports")
CAG finds irregularities in payment to hospitals during Covid-19 in Odisha
In a report tabled at the state assembly on Saturday, the CAG said the Odisha government in April 2020 had issued guidelines for operations of the DCHs, managed by private hospitals
Hurt in Covid-19, MSMEs recover slowly as initiatives for them continue
Share of credit outstanding to MSMEs by scheduled commercial banks as a percentage of outstanding non-food credit is tepid
 "Hurt in Covid-19, MSMEs recover slowly as initiatives for them continue")
Study shows severe Covid infection may shrink cancer tumours in mice
The implications of this study extend beyond COVID and cancer. It shows how our immune system can be trained by one type of threat to become more effectiCancerve against another
 "Study shows severe Covid infection may shrink cancer tumours in mice")
Pralhad Joshi issues public apology for remarks on Justice Michael D'Cunha
The report alleged that the then BJP led government purchased Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits at inflated prices
 "Pralhad Joshi issues public apology for remarks on Justice Michael D'Cunha")
Despite Covid crisis, India growing at 7-8%, says Dharmendra Pradhan
Pradhan said India is set to surpass Japan and France and become the third largest economy in the world in the next three to four years
 "Despite Covid crisis, India growing at 7-8%, says Dharmendra Pradhan")
Trump's economic agenda for 2nd term is clouding outlook for mortgage rates
Donald Trump's says he wants to impose tariffs on foreign goods, lower tax rates and lighten regulations, policies that could rev up the economy
 "Trump's economic agenda for 2nd term is clouding outlook for mortgage rates")
Pralhad Joshi targets Justice Michael D'Cunha over Covid panel report
The John Michael D'Cunha Commission report has recommended prosecution of the then Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa
 "Pralhad Joshi targets Justice Michael D'Cunha over Covid panel report")
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP on 'Covid scam,' awaits D'Cunha report
He said the cabinet will take a decision on the matter after the Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission, formed to probe the alleged corruption during Covid, submits its report
 "Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP on 'Covid scam,' awaits D'Cunha report")
Report recommends Yediyurappa's prosecution in Covid scam: K'taka minister
The report proves the Congress' allegation that the "then government made money over the dead bodies, misusing the situation", the minister added
 "Report recommends Yediyurappa's prosecution in Covid scam: K'taka minister")
US posts $1.8 trn annual deficit, highest outside of Covid: Treasury data
Treasury officials highlighted that the widening was largely due to accounting for the Biden administration's broad student debt relief plan
 "US posts $1.8 trn annual deficit, highest outside of Covid: Treasury data")
Poorest countries confront 18-yr high debt as conflicts & disasters surge
A World Bank report reveals that 26 of the poorest nations are facing their highest debt levels since 2006, struggling with post-pandemic recovery, conflict, and increased disaster risks
 "Poorest countries confront 18-yr high debt as conflicts & disasters surge")
