HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
In charts | What you need to know about India's COVID-19 surge right now
India reported more than 1,26,000 COVID-19 new cases on April 8, the highest since the outbreak. Active cases have risen to 9.10 lakh while more than 9.01 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Vaccination picks up pace, as COVID-19 cases surge
India reported more than 115,000 coronavirus cases as per April 7 update, the highest ever in a single day. Over 3.3 million vaccinations have been administered in a single day, but that may not be good enough
CORONAVIRUS
In charts | India’s vaccination drive records a new high as COVID-19 cases surge
India achieved a new record of vaccinating over 4.3 million people a day after the number of new cases jumped to the highest in a day since the pandemic began. Maharashtra topped both the charts with the highest number of new infections and the largest number people inoculated
CURRENT-AFFAIRS-TRENDS
Explained | Diminishing left-wing extremism rears its head
Left-wing extremism, violent incidents have come down over the years, data show. Incidents inflicting serious damage or loss continue to be reported.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
In charts I What you need to know about the COVID-19 surge right now
India's new daily COVID-19 cases surpass 100,000 for first time on April 5, highest ever in a single day. Active cases rose to 7.41 lakh mark. Over 7.91 crore vaccinations administered till date.
BUSINESS
India-Pakistan Trade | Attempt to refloat amidst troubled waters
India’s trade with Pakistan declined by almost 70 percent in 2019-20 over its previous year. The decision to import Indian sugar and cotton could help revive the ponderous bilateral trade.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
In Charts | COVID-19 surge in India key numbers: Over 72,000 new cases reported in one day
India reported more than 72,000 COVID-19 new cases on April 1, biggest rise in 6 months. Active cases rose to 5.84 lakh mark. Over 6.51 crore vaccinations administered till date.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
COVID-19 surge in India--key numbers
India reported more than 56,000 COVID-19 new cases on March 30. Active cases rose to 5.40 lakh mark. Over 6.11 crore vaccinations administered till date.
BUSINESS
Explained: The flourishing trade ties and friendship between India and Bangladesh
Bangladesh is India’s biggest trade and development partner in South Asia. Over the recent years, ties between the two countries have received a major boost in terms of trade, connectivity and infrastructure development.
CURRENT-AFFAIRS-TRENDS
Here’s possibly why government is setting stringent skill tests to obtain driving licence
As the government sets stringent skill tests to obtain a driving license, we looked at the data to find why it is imperative.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Coronavirus Daily Update: COVID-19 cases explained in charts
India reported more than 59,000 COVID-19 new cases on March 26. Active cases have now risen to 4.21 lakh while more than 5.55 crore vaccines have been administered to date.
POLITICS
Chai-Pe-Charcha | Tea is the flavour of the month across 4 poll-bound states
Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are India’s largest tea producers. Planters say the industry’s survival is under threat, which has a direct impact on the large section of the population in these states.
TRAVEL-TRENDS
Vaccine Maitri to help boost India’s medical tourism industry: Experts
Foreign tourist arrivals in India for medical purposes are up over six times over the past decade ending 2019.
CURRENT-AFFAIRS-TRENDS
India 2nd largest arms importer in 2016-20, imports down by 33%: SIPRI
Combat aircraft and associated missiles accounted for more than half of India’s arms imports in 2016–20.
TRAVEL-TRENDS
Plan to travel abroad? Check out countries you can visit visa-free or with visa-on-arrival
Sixteen countries provide visa-free entry to Indian citizens and 43 allow visa-on-arrival facility.
CURRENT-AFFAIRS-TRENDS
India’s per capita power consumption rising but wide variations persist across states
India’s per capita electricity consumption has risen steadily in recent years, but it is much below the world average and has wide variations with Bihar being abysmally low, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli being higher than developed countries.
INDIA
Coronavirus Daily Update: COVID-19 cases explained in charts
India reported more than 35,000 COVID-19 new cases on March 18. Active cases rose to 2.52 lakh mark. Over 3.71 crore vaccinations administered till date.
INDIA
Coronavirus Daily Update: COVID-19 cases explained in charts
India reported more than 24,000 COVID-19 new cases on March 16. Active cases rose to 2.23 lakh mark. Over 3.29 crore vaccinations administered till date.
INDIA
Coronavirus Daily Update: COVID-19 cases explained in charts
India reported more than 26,291 COVID-19 new cases on March 15. Active cases rose to 2.19 lakh mark. Over 2.99 crore vaccinations administered till date.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
India’s vaccination pace needs to improve to meet 300 million target by end of July
Participation of private sector entities could up India’s pace of vaccination drive and help reach its target within time.
INDIA
Coronavirus Daily Update: COVID-19 cases explained in charts
India reported more than 23,000 COVID-19 new cases on March 12. Active cases rose to 1.97 lakh mark. Over 2.61 crore beneficiaries have been vaccinated till date.
BUSINESS
Vaccine Diplomacy: How does India compare with China?
India's Vaccine Maitri initiative has earned its goodwill across the world. China, too, is providing anti-COVID shots to several countries but has also tried to undermine India's efforts by questioning the quality of Indian supplies and reportedly launching a cyber attack on major vaccine makers.
CURRENT-AFFAIRS-TRENDS
Over 4,000 URLs each on Facebook, Twitter blocked in last 5 years: Official data
There has been a considerable increase in the number of URLs blocked on these social media platforms over the last two years compared to the previous three years, data show.
INDIA
Coronavirus Daily Update: COVID-19 cases explained in charts
India reported more than 22,000 new COVID-19 cases on March 11 for the previous 24 hours. Active cases in the country increased to 1.89 lakh. However, over 2.56 crore beneficiaries have been been administered the vaccine so far.
