COVID 19 PANDEMIC

The CEO of the company that makes AI-based companion robots, Sneh Vaswani, explains that entrepreneurs have to adapt to the situation and overcome challenges to grab growth opportunities.

If media reports are to be believed, the Joe Biden administration is dangerously underprepared for the disease. The avian flu virus H5N1 has jumped to mammals in the last two years and more than 30 species, including homo sapiens, have been affected. Will it impact the 2024 US Presidential Election?

Experts are raising concerns about the potential rapid spread of bird flu, warning of a death toll possibly "100 times worse than the Covid pandemic." Recent briefings highlighted worries over the H5N1 strain's ability to spark a global outbreak. Dr. Suresh Kuchipudi emphasized the virus's threat, noting its ability to infect various mammals, including humans. With recent cases showing human transmission potential, authorities are on high alert, as H5N1 carries a high mortality rate compared to Covid-19.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the BJP has been touting free COVID-19 vaccinations as a big achievement.

The rural development ministry has pegged the 2024-25 person-day generation target (called labour budget) at 2.21 billion under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), down 27% from the actual level in the previous fiscal.

When Bill Gates asked about how the PM managed communication with the people during the pandemic that rumors regarding vaccines were controlled in India unlike other parts of the world, PM replied that he himself used to set examples in front of people.

In "Stress Positions," comedian John Early plays Terry Goon, an anxious man navigating quarantine with his injured nephew in a Brooklyn brownstone. The film, praised as a top pandemic comedy, explores personal dilemmas and meddling friends. It premiered at Sundance and released stateside on April 19.

The last week of negotiations runs until Thursday with nations trying to hammer out an agreement to make sure the world is better prepared to deal with the next pandemic -- or better still, stamp it out before it even happens.

For Biden, some liberals are registering their anger with Israel's war against Hamas following the militant group's Oct. 7 attack. More than 30,000 people, two-thirds of them women and children, have been reported killed by Gaza authorities since Israel launched its offensive. A protest movement launched by Arab American communities in Michigan has spread to several other states.

COVID-19 or Coronavirus has left an indelible mark and experts have warned that there are chances of another pandemic, as per a report.

China's manufacturing and investment show improvements, with industrial output up 7% and fixed-asset investments rising 4.2%. Real estate sector remains weak, but stable development policies are in place. Challenges in economic recovery persist amidst policy stimulus.

U.S. job growth picked up speed in February, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 275,000 jobs. However, the unemployment rate rose to 3.9%, and wage gains moderated, leading to speculation about a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in June. Despite this, the labor market is robust, supporting the economy, and economists do not foresee a recession this year. Some sectors continue to struggle with labor shortages, but overall, employers are holding onto workers. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that rate cuts might be necessary later in the year, depending on economic conditions.

Until now, it has been unclear what effects hypervaccination such as this would have on the immune system. Some scientists were of the opinion that immune cells would become less effective after becoming used to the antigens.

Coined by the World Health Organization to denote a hypothetical future pandemic, "Disease X" is at the center of a blizzard of misinformation that American conspiracy theorists are amplifying -- and profiting from. The conspiracy theories particularly took off after the World Economic Forum -- a magnet for misinformation -- convened a "Preparing for Disease X" panel in January focused on a possible future pandemic.

India is developing a pandemic preparedness programme with NITI Aayog, focusing on coordination, joint exercises, information sharing, and strengthening data availability. The program aims to ensure equitable resource distribution, address vulnerability, and collaborate globally for early detection and containment of pandemics.

Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya said the country has taken a big step towards self-reliance, with the commissioning of 27 new bulk drug facilities and 13 medical device manufacturing plants.

According to the World Health Organization, the total number of global deaths attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 is not less than 3 million, 1.2 million more deaths than officially reported. How many people died in the US?

"Going forward, we remain cognizant of the risks facing the global outlook and continue to carefully monitor the economic challenges in certain countries, but the global economy remains resilient," she said. Yellen said U.S. economic strength had underpinned global growth, fueled by Biden administration policies supporting businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and investments in domestic manufacturing, clean energy and infrastructure.

Indian drone manufacturer IdeaForge is entering the US market as the country shows reluctance to buy Chinese-made drones. IdeaForge CEO Ankit Mehta said the Indian drone industry has grown rapidly in the last decade, with the pandemic accelerating adoption and regulatory support. Mehta highlighted the unique capabilities of Indian drones, such as operating in extreme altitudes and temperatures.

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Rapper Snoop Dogg will provide his distinctive commentary during NBC's Olympics coverage, promising to bring his own flavor to the table. He previously stole the show at the Tokyo games and will team up with comedian Kevin Hart on the Peacock streaming service. Snoop's inclusion in prime time broadcasts for the Paris Olympics is a topic of excitement.

BJP members Mohan Mandavi and Bhagirath Choudhary have not missed a single sitting of the 17th Lok Sabha, which held 274 sittings during its term. Both first-term members got seats adjacent to each other in the House. PRS Legislative Research data shows Choudhary and Mandavi clocked 100% attendance during the 17th Lok Sabha, which on average saw 79% attendance during its tenure.