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Coronavirus: New York has more cases than any country
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Key Highlights- New York state now has more coronavirus cases than any other country outside the US, according to latest figures.
- The state's confirmed caseload of COVID-19 jumped by 10,000 to 159,937, placing it ahead of Spain (153,000 cases) and Italy (143,000).
- China, where the virus emerged last year, has reported 82,000 cases.
- The US as a whole has recorded 462,000 cases and nearly 16,500 deaths. Globally there are 1.6 million cases and 95,000 deaths.
Terror Groups May See Window" To Strike Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Key Highlights- The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a "window" into how a bio-terrorist attack might unfold across the world, UN chief Antonio Guterres said, issuing a strong warning that non-state groups could gain access to "virulent strains" that could pose similar devastation to societies around the globe.
- The Secretary-General listed pressing risks to the world due to the pandemic as he addressed the powerful UN Security Council, which for the first time discussed the coronavirus crisis in a closed video-conference session under the Presidency of the Dominican Republic.
UN Chief Calls For Security Council Unity Over Pandemic
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Key Highlights- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged the Security Council to display unity as it met to discuss what he called the "fight of a generation" the global coronavirus pandemic.
- "A signal of unity and resolve from the Council would count for a lot at this anxious time," Guterres told the divided body holding its first meeting about the crisis.
Saudi Arabia, Russia Outline Record Supply Cut As Demand Crashes On COVID-19
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Key Highlights- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Russia and other allies outlined plans to cut their oil output by more than a fifth and said they expected the United States and other producers to join in their effort to prop up prices hammered by the coronavirus crisis.
- But the group, known as OPEC+, said a final agreement was dependent on Mexico signing up to the pact after it balked at the production cuts it was asked to make. Discussions among top global energy ministers will resume.
UK Reports 881 Coronavirus Deaths Taking Count To Nearly 8,000
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Key Highlights- Britain announced another 881 deaths of people testing positive for coronavirus in daily update, bringing the country's total toll to 7,978.
- Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, in charge as Prime Minister Boris Johnson, battles COVID-19, announced the figures as he warned that the country hadn't "yet reached the peak of the virus".
US University Develops COVID-19 Tracker Using Apple's "Find My" Feature
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Key Highlights- Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have built a system for tracing contacts of COVID-19 patients while preserving the privacy of an individual.
- To automate contact tracing, the system uses short-range Bluetooth signals or "chirps" emitted from people's smartphones to nearby devices to help identify if they have been near an infected person, the official release notes. Apple's "Find My" feature also uses "chirps" to help locate lost devices.
National
"Committed To Fighting Pandemic": PM On Brazil President's "Thank You"
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Key Highlights- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this morning that India's partnership with Brazil was "stronger than ever in these challenging times".
- The Prime Minister was responding to a comment by Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro thanking "the people of India" for allowing export of raw materials to continue production of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug believed effective in the treatment of the novel coronavirus.
Top Indian-American Executives Raise $600,000 For COVID-19 Relief
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Key Highlights- A high-profile diaspora group of some of the top Indian American corporate executives and leaders have raised USD 600,000 to fight hunger and provide direct relief to vulnerable populations affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the United States and India.
- ChaloGive for COVID-19 launched by Indiaspora has raised USD 500,000 from its leadership network. Indiaspora also announced another USD 100,000 as matching donation for its online giving campaign starting.
PM Likely To Address Nation To Announce Whether Lockdown Ends
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Key Highlights- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the nation again to announce his decision on whether the coronavirus lockdown will end. Before the decision, he will meet with Chief Ministers via video conference tomorrow.
- Sources say the lockdown may be extended but with many changes this time around. Interstate movement will remain restricted, except for essential services. Schools, colleges and religious institutions are likely to stay closed.
‘Can gauge seriousness’: India stinging comeback to Pak over Covid-19 Fund
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Key Highlights- Each Saarc member state can decide on the timing, manner and implementation of their Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund commitments, India said in response to Pakistan’s pledge of $ 3 million for the fund proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Islamabad’s confirmation about its pledge, however, was accompanied by a rider that the fund should be administered by the Saarc secretariat and be utilized in consultation with member states.
West Bengal looks to ramp up production of hydroxychloroquine
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Key Highlights- The authorities in West Bengal are looking at ramping up the production of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) that has emerged as the most sought-after medicine in the world, including the US, after preliminary trials in China suggested it boosted recovery and lowered the severity of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
- The state government has asked the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to submit a report on how soon the production of HCQ can start in the Darjeeling hills, where there are large plantations of cinchona, as the bark of the tree yields quinine – the ingredient for anti-malarial drugs. Chloroquine, which was discovered in 1934, is a synthesized variant of quinine.
Coronavirus cases in India mount to 6,412, death toll touches 199
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Key Highlights- India reported 30 Covid-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours taking the number of fatalities to 199 across the country and 6412 cases of the coronavirus disease, the Union health ministry said.
- There are 5709 active cases and 503 people have been cured or discharged, the Union health ministry data showed at 8 am.
Education
Calcutta University To Provide Psychological Counselling To Students
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Key Highlights- Calcutta University has begun psychological counselling services for all the students of the University.
- The counselling is being provided by the members of the Department of Psychology and the Department of Applied Psychology at the University.
- The schedule for counselling is available on the University's official website along with the contact details of the professors who would be providing counselling to students.
Banking
Digital payments zoom 31 per cent to touch ₹4,116 crore in FY20
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Key Highlights- In what can be seen as a significant impact of the government’s agenda to encourage digital payments, total transactions through these channels touched ₹4,116.74 crore in FY20, according to the Centre’s Digidhan Dashboard.
- This is an over 31 percent jump from FY19 when total digital payments transactions were valued at ₹3,134 crores. It also exceeds the ₹4,000-crore target set by the government for digital payments last fiscal.
Jana Small Finance Bank rolls out digital banking platform
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Key Highlights- Jana Small Finance Bank, a scheduled commercial bank, has launched DigiGen, a digital banking platform where customers can digitally open a savings account and fixed deposit instantly; any time, anywhere.
- DigiGen onboarding is a three-step process to open an account. True to its brand promise ‘paise ki Kadar’, customers are eligible for 4.5 percent interest rates on savings account with no minimum balance and up to 7.5 percent interest on fixed deposits, said a bank release.
Awards
Ben Stokes becomes first English player since 2005 to be named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer
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Key Highlights- Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 2020 edition, named Ben Stokes of England and Ellyse Perry of Australia as the Leading male and female cricketer of the World 2020 respectively.
- Leading Cricketers of the World 2020: All rounder Ben Stokes becomes the first English Player since 2005 to be named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer 2020.
Jeff Bezos tops, Mukesh Ambani ranked 17th: 34th Forbes billionaires List 2020
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Key Highlights- Forbes published the 34th annual list of Global Billionaires 2020 which topped Amazon Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeff Bezos for the 3rd time, followed by Microsoft co- founder and chairman of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates.
- The chairman & managing director of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani (17th) topped the Indian list, followed by The founder of Avenue Supermarts Radhakishan Damani & family (65th).
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Anamika Roy Rashtrawar appointed as MD & CEO of IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
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Key Highlights- Anamika Roy Rashtrawar was appointed as MD (Managing Director) and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of IFFCO Tokio General Insurance. She was the successor of Warendra Sinha.
- About Anamika Roy: She was the first woman MD and CEO of a large private sector IFFCO Tokio general insurance company.
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