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IHU, B.1.640.2: New Variant Of CoVID-19 Announced By France

Sonia SolankiJanuary 5, 20220

IHU, the B.1.640.2 is the new variant of Covid-19 declared by France. This nomenclature of variant is derived from the institute where it is discovered, Institute IHU Mediterranee Infection. It is reported in 12 cases till now. Research reveals that this variant has 46 mutations and 37 deletions. As a result, it leads to the replacement of 30 amino acids and 12 deletions in the virus. However, researchers have said that it is too early to comment on the behavior of the variant with respect to the rate of infection and spread. IHU B.1.640.2 NEW VARIANT OF COVID-19 IN FRANCE IHU VARIANT SPECIFICS INSIDE : Reports of a new variant among the huge surge of omicron are not good for science and the healthcare system. As the world is coping with the pressure of Omicron at the very momen...

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Uttar Pradesh Elections: Central-Yogi Government Is Giving Financial Assistance Of Up to 30 Thousand Rupees Annually To Every Family

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 5, 20220

Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh has started giving Rs 500 per month to every worker registered with the e-Shramik Card scheme. This amount is Rs 6000 per year. If a family has a husband and wife and a single child above the age of 16 years take advantage of this scheme, then this benefit per family becomes 18 thousand rupees annually. Most of the labor families in UP are farmers, who are additionally getting the benefit of 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi' of Rs 6000 per year from the central government. This way, with the cooperation of the Central-State Government, UP has prepared a strategy of providing financial assistance of Rs 24 thousand to poor of Uttar Pradesh. Since the Central-State Government has also started the scheme of providing free ration to all the poor families, ...

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After Yogi, Akhilesh Also Ready To Enter The Electoral Fray, “Party Will Decide On Which Seat I Will Contest”

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 4, 20220

After Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced to contest the elections, SP President Akhilesh Yadav has also announced to enter the electoral fray. He said, "We have fought big elections. Our people and party will decide on which seat I will contest this time." Earlier, Akhilesh Yadav had refused to contest the election, but it is believed that only after Yogi's announcement, he too has made up his mind to contest the elections. When a channel questioned him on contesting the elections that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced to contest the assembly elections, will you also fight? On this, Akhilesh Yadav said that they have fought big elections. their people and party will decide on which seat he will contest this time. He will contest from the area the people call me. Specu...

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Anganwadi Workers Will Get An Incentive Of Rs 500 Every Month, CM Lays Foundation Stone Of 585 Centers

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 4, 20220

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday laid the foundation stone of 585 Anganwadi centers. In a function organized at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, he has announced to give Rs 500 per month to Anganwadi workers and Rs 250 to helpers. Both Anganwadi and Mini Anganwadi workers will get Rs 500 per month. This incentive amount will be given from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022. At present, Anganwadi workers used to get Rs 55 hundred and Mini Anganwadi Rs 4250 and assistants got Rs 2750. Now with the performance link incentive, Anganwadi worker will get honorarium of Rs. 8000, Mini Anganwadi worker Rs. 6500 and helper up to Rs. 4000. On this occasion, he also honored the Anganwadi workers and helpers who did excellent work. During this, in his address, Chief Minister Y...

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Sameer Wankhede Removed From NCB, Could Not Get Extension, Now Sent To This Department

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 4, 20220

NCB officer Sameer Wankhede suffered a major setback. Actually, he could not get any further extension to remain in the department i.e. he has now bid farewell to NCB. Wankhede's 4-month extension in NCB has ended on 31 December 2021. Let us tell you that Sameer Wankhede is an IRS officer who came into the limelight due to the investigation of drug cases in Mumbai. He came into even more limelight when he arrested Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Earlier it was being speculated that the central government might give him extension again but it could not happen. Responsibility given again in DRI department Once again he has been sent to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) department. Let me tell you that Sameer Wankhede was in DRI department. From the D...

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FCRA Renewal: 5968 NGOs Including Jamia, IMA, IIT-Delhi License Expires; No Relief For MoC Too

Sonia SolankiJanuary 3, 20220

FCRA [Foreign Contribution Regulation Act] Renewal is making headlines across the nation. As the renewal process includes the names that has set a benchmark in our society like IIT-Delhi, Indian Medical Association and OxFam to name a few. As per sources these institutions have failed to submit for the renewal of their FCRA license. Ministry of Home Affairs have rejected license of 179 NGOs or associations including MoC [Missionaries of Charity]. That means that these 6000 NGO will not receive any foreign donations from 1st Jan 2022. FCRA Renewal Details: All NGOs have to apply for the renewal of their FCRA registration before the expiry of five year validity. The renewal executes in accordance under the Rule 12 of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Rules 2011. For the renewal al...

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Vaishno Devi Stampede: 12 Dead and 14 Injured; A Compensation Of 10 Lakh By J&K Government

Sonia SolankiJanuary 3, 20220

Vaishno Devi Overrun on New Year's Eve takes away lives of 12 people and leaves 14 injured. This incident took place on 1st January 2022 at early morning hours in Katra. Common people claims that the mismanagement by the authorities are responsible for this mishap. As there was no check on the number of people entering the shrine has led to this incident. This is the first ever stampede which took place at Vaishno Devi Shrine. As soon as news poured on social media it became viral as most of the states are under covid protocol. So, presence of such massive crowd raises a question mark on the functioning of the centre led J&K union territory. PM Modi also forwarded his condolences on this incident. PMO also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF who died in the mishap. ...

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Vaccination Drive For Teenagers Of 15-18 Age Starts Amid Covid Surge; 721521 Lakh Registers On CoWIN

Sonia SolankiJanuary 3, 20220

Vaccination drive for teenagers starts across the nation as of today. More than 7 Lakh teenagers registers themselves on CoWIN App, which started on 1st Jan 2022. The eligible age group for vaccination in kids as of now is 15-18 years. Any teenager born in 2007 or before is eligible for the first dose of vaccination. For this phase of vaccination drive for teenagers only Covaxin is the option available. It will include two jabs with a gap of 28 days. Though Corbevax and Cocovax are still under trials for usage of 5-18 age group. Vaccination for teenagers was announced by the PM Modi on 25th Dec 2021 due to rise in Omicron cases. Vaccinating teenagers with Covaxin with two doses 28 days apart AIM of this vaccination drive is to protect the young India as stated by the Union Health ...

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Delhi’s First 100% Electric Bus Arrives; “Congrats Delhi,” Tweets Kailash Gahlot!

Divya SinghJanuary 3, 20220

Delhi has received first prototype of 100% electric DTC bus. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has achieved this feat after a significant long wait. As per the reports, the delivery of buses was scheduled to start from November 2021. But due to the ongoing pandemic and other underlying reasons, it got delayed. Currently, DTC buses are CNG operated, which produce a smaller number of emissions as compared to diesel operated heavy vehicles. These e-buses will surely have a positive outlook on the Delhi’s deteriorating air quality. The plan, in much larger aspect, is to get 3,500 electric buses running on the roads. E-buses will not only have positive impact on environment, but also some of the DTC buses were getting old enough. However, it is not sure that older CNG buses will get full...

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Check Out The India’s GDP Forecast For The Year 2022!

Sayani ChakrabortyDecember 31, 20210

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that India's GDP will rise by 9.5 percent in 2021 and 8.5 percent in 2022, making it the world's fastest-growing economy in both years. Deepak Parekh, the chairman and CEO of HDFC, believes he is in a more optimistic frame of mind than in the previous 50 years. According to the International Monetary Fund, Covid's impact on growth in 2021 will not be a one-time occurrence but rather a continuing trend (IMF). On the other hand, the International Monetary Fund anticipates that India's economic expansion will continue at a rapid pace in the foreseeable future. As former Chief Economic Advisor, Shankar Acharya has earned a reputation for being one of the country's most doomsday economic forecasters. He mentioned that even though he is confide...

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NTPC To Set Up Country’s First Garbage To Coal Plant In Varanasi, PM Will Lay Foundation Stone In The New Year

Gunjan ChaudharyDecember 31, 20210

Kashi is becoming a model of modern development with ancient physique. You will be amazed to know that now Kashi will teach the country to make coal from waste. The Municipal Corporation of Kashi is preparing to set up a coal production plant of more than 200 tonnes per day at Ramna in collaboration with NTPC. According to reports Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of this plant in January that is supposed to be built at a cost of Rs 150 crore during the proposed visit of Kashi. There will also be a scientific system to dispose off the residue coming out of this plant to be built in about 25 acres. To get rid of coal crisis in power generation units, this step of the government will show a new direction to the country. Plant will be built in 20 acres The plant will ...

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WHO Chief: Tidal Wave of Corona Is Inevitable, Omicron Delta Twins, 6.5 Million Cases Globally In A Week!

Sonia SolankiDecember 31, 20210

WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Wednesday declares that the tsunami of corona is inevitable. We are now on verge of facing another tidal wave especially due to Omicron and Delta variant of Covid-19 infection. Maximum number of cases are recorded from 22-28th December globally, which is 6.5 million. This is an increase of 37% compared to the last week data globally. WHO Chief quotes, "I am highly concerned that Omicron, being highly transmissible and spreading at the same time as Delta, is leading to tsunami of cases. This is and will continue to put immense pressure on exhausted health workers and health systems on the brink of collapse." WHO CHIEF requesting all nations to achieve 70% vaccination by July 2022 Dr. Tedros also speaks about the global vaccination programme ...

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