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Nomura Business Resumption Index- Update

February 22, 2022

For the week which ended on 2oth February, the Nomura India Business Resumption Index (NIBRI) reached a record high of 122.8, up from 119.5 the previous week. Overview: The Index showed weak demand due to rising inflation and the scarring ..

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India- Panacea Biotec New COVID Vaccine

February 22, 2022

Government of India will partner with Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and pharma company Panacea Biotec, for developing a new Covid Vaccine. Highlights They will develop vaccine candidates to provide broad protection against SARS-COV-2 variants as well as other beta ..

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Omicron-Delta mixed Infections

February 19, 2022

In a recent study researchers found that, co-infection of Delta and Omicron variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in two epidemiologically unrelated patients, who were suffering from chronic kidney disease and were requiring hemodialysis. Key Points Both ..

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Hilal-e-Pakistan Award to Bill Gates

February 18, 2022

Bill Gates, noted philanthropist and creator of Microsoft have been awarded the Hilal-e-Pakistan, Pakistan’s second-highest civilian honor, for his efforts to help eradicate polio in the country. Overview: A lunch was held at the Pakistani premier’s residence in honor of ..

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Extension of INSACOG Network to neighbour countries

February 17, 2022

Recently, India announced to extend its “SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) network” to neighbour countries, to fight against Covid-19. Key Facts INSACOG is a network of laboratories for genomic sequencing and surveillance. India will also work for the implementation of “TRIPS ..

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Canada Invokes Emergency Powers

February 15, 2022

On February 14, 2022, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked rarely-used emergency powers, in order to bring an end to trucker-led protests against Covid health rules. Key Points Emergency powers were invoked after police arrested 11 people with a “cache ..

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