DAILY SHORT NEWS (As 7/6/2021)

 

1. Second Tamil Nadu Sero survey shows 23% of population has Covid antibodies

Sero-prevalence comes down from 31% of the first survey conducted last year likely due to the timing of the surveys, warning of antibodies and emergence of new variants.

2. CBSE class 12 practical exams to be held online only; marks by June 28

For those practicals and subjects that need external evaluation , the external evaluators will decide on an Exam date in consultation with the internal examiners and conduct viva voice through online meeting.

3. West Bengal State Board Exams for class 10 and class 12 have been cancelled: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

4. Share Market Highlights: Sensex ends above 52,300 Nifty closes at 15,751; power Grid, NTPC among top gaineers.

5. 3000 MP Junior doctors end strike after state govt. announces 17% stipend hike

Around 3000 junior doctors who were striking in Madhya Pradesh since May 31 have ended the protest and returned to work, State Medical Education Minister Vishvas Sarang said on Monday.

 

6. Andhra Extends Curfew till June 20 relaxation extended by 2 hrs. after 10

7. We are starting a ‘ Jahan vote, Wuhan Vaccination’ campaign from today. Under this campaign, we will tell people to visit their designated polling stations to get vaccinated. Door-to door vaccination to be done soon. In 4 weeks, all above 45 yrs. Of age to be vaccinated: Delhi CM.

8. Punjab Govt. has extended COVID induced restrictions till June 15 with certain relaxations including opening of shops till 6 pm and private office to function 50% strength. Night curfew will remain in force from 7pm to 6am or weekdays but regular curfew will continue on Sundays: CMO.

9. DGHS drops use of drugs like Hydroxychloroquine, lvermectin for mild COVID-19.

10. One Killed, 5 injured in Mumbai’s Bandra building Collapse.

The incident occurred around 1:45 am on Monday when a part of Rajjak chawl on Kherwadi Road of Bandra East Collapse.  

11. Only 7% fund released in Ayusman Bharat Scheme in last 4 yrs: RTI

12. India’s daily COVID-19 cases drop to 1 lakh, deaths fall below 2500-mark.

 

(From-A Daily News Paper)