CURRENT AFFAIRS AND BREAKING NEWS: April 2021

Friday, April 30, 2021

Centre releases Rs 8,873.6 cr fund to states to fight COVID-19

The Finance Ministry has released an amount of Rs 8,873.6 crore in advance towards central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for FY22 to help states in their fight against COVID-19. The advance release of 1st instalment of central share towards SDRF has been released as a special dispensation on the recommendations of the home ministry.

WHO gives Emergency Use Authorisation to Moderna's COVID jab

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday listed the Moderna coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, adding another shot to its arsenal in the fight against the coronavirus. According to The Hill, the shot from Moderna joins shots from Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca-SK Bio, Serum Institute of India and Janssen on WHO's list of emergency use vaccines.

Maha: Palghar school becomes Covid Care Centre to help tribals

A private school in Palghar, a predominantly tribal district of Maharashtra, has been converted into a 100-bed Covid Care Centre, an official said on Saturday.

A private school in Palghar, a predominantly tribal district of Maharashtra, has been converted into a 100-bed Covid Care Centre, an official said on Saturday. May 01, 2021 at 11:37AM https://ift.tt/3ufjAvi

Ship in 2021 with 130 cr on board sinking: Chidambaram

Taking a dig at the Union Government, P Chidambaram on Saturday called out on the mismanagement of the COVID 19 crisis and said that the boat in 2021 with 130 crore people on it, is sinking. The Congress leader and former finance minister has time and again criticized the Central Government over failure to curb the spread of COVID 19.

Statehood Day: PM Modi wishes good health and success fighting covid 19 to Maha, Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished happy Statehood Days to Maharashtra and Gujarat. He took to Twitter to wish the states good health and success in fighting the ongoing COVID 19 surge in their respective states. He also acknowledged people's landmark contributions to national growth.

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India records over 4L new COVID cases; 3,523 deaths in biggest 24-hour spike

India on Monday recorded 4,01,993 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 3,523 deaths due to the infection. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry, the country saw a total of 2,99,988 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery toll to 1,56,84,406. The total cases of COVID-19 in India have now mounted to 1,91,64,969, with 32,68,710 active cases, the data showed. The total death toll in the country is now at 2,11,853. A total of 15,49,89,635 people have so far been vaccinated against COVID-19 in India.

After flight on Mars, NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter to begin new demo phase

Having proven that powered, controlled flight is possible on the Red Planet, the Ingenuity experiment will soon embark on a new operations demonstration phase, exploring how aerial scouting and other functions could benefit future exploration of Mars and other worlds.

COVID-19: Kerala likely to impose complete lockdown in districts with high positivity rate from May 4

Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the state, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said a complete lockdown may be imposed in the districts with a high positivity rate from May 4.

Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the state, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said a complete lockdown may be imposed in the districts with a high positivity rate from May 4. May 01, 2021 at 09:19AM https://ift.tt/2PI48J0

Boeing announces USD10 million aid for India's fight against COVID-19

Boeing on Friday announced a USD10 million emergency assistance package to support India’s COVID-19 response. The assistance from Boeing will be directed to organisations providing relief, including medical supplies and emergency health care for communities and families battling COVID-19, the company said in a statement.

Russia begins production of world's first Covid vaccine for animals

Russia's agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor announced on Friday that it had started mass production of the world's first Covid-19 vaccine for animals Carnivac-Cov. The first batch of 17,000 doses has been produced at Rosselkhoznadzor's subordinate institution, the Federal Centre for Animal Health, the watchdog said in a statement, Xinhua reported.

Biden sending top diplomat Daniel Smith as interim envoy to India

US President Joe Biden is sending top American diplomat Daniel Smith as its interim envoy to India amidst the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the country to spearhead close cooperation with it and ensure the two nations continue to advance their shared priorities, including overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.

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PM Modi visits Sis Ganj Gurudwara in Delhi; offers prayers to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur

Paying tributes to ninth Sikh Guru Teg Bahadur on his 400th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that he refused to bow to tyranny and injustice and his supreme sacrifice gives strength and motivation to many. On the occasion, the prime minister visited Sis Ganj Gurudwara in Delhi and offered prayers.

6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Japan, no tsunami risk

A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo but there was no risk of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo but there was no risk of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. May 01, 2021 at 08:28AM https://ift.tt/3vxKTRv

COVID-19 crisis in India very serious, cases yet to peak: US official

The COVID-19 crisis in India is indeed very serious, the Biden Administration said on Friday, noting that the cases have not peaked yet.

The COVID-19 crisis in India is indeed very serious, the Biden Administration said on Friday, noting that the cases have not peaked yet. May 01, 2021 at 08:16AM https://ift.tt/3gTcQPC

Protesting farmers in Delhi to celebrate Mazdoor Kisan Ekta Diwas today

Farmers protesting against the Centre's three farm laws in the national capital, will be celebrating May 1st as Mazdoor Kisan Ekta Diwas. A statement issued by Samyukt Kisan Morcha informs about this development.

India to begin vaccination drive for 18+ from today amid COVID-19 vaccine shortage

India will start the vaccination drive for those in the 18-44 age bracket from Saturday as the country continues to battle the second wave of COVID-19. However, some states have flagged the shortage of vaccines and expressed their inability to start vaccination of people above 18 years from today. The Centre on April 19 had announced a ''liberalised'' policy, making all above 18 years of age eligible to get vaccinated from May 1. It has also allowed state governments and private hospitals to purchase vaccines from manufacturers.

COVID-19: US imposing restrictions on travel from India starting May 4

In the wake of a continuous rise in COVID-19 cases, the United States has imposed restrictions on travel from India, beginning Tuesday (May 4). An official announcement regarding the same was made by Vice President Kamala Harris. "We have announced that starting Tuesday on the advice of the CDC (Centres for Disease Control, our COVID-19 experts, medical experts and national security advisors -- travel restrictions will come into force for India," she told reporters on Friday.

Delhi's Greater Kailash Police Station provides medical oxygen to needy

The police station in New Delhi's Greater Kailash has arranged two big oxygen cylinders that are directed to help out relatives of coronavirus patients. With the rising number of COVID 19 cases and a perpetual lack of oxygen supply in hospitals for needy patients, this development comes as a relief.

12 killed in massive fire at hospital in Gujarat's Bharuch; patients shifted elsewhere

In a gruesome incident, at least 12 people were killed after a fire broke out at a hospital in Gujarat. According to the details, the fire was reported at Patel Welfare COVID Hospital in Bharuch, on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. Commenting on the incident, Rajendrasinh Chudasama, Superintendent of Police, Bharuch, said the fire broke that broke out in the ICU due to a short circuit have been doused.

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DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till May 31

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till May 31 amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Friday. However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis, the DGCA added.

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