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” As on 30th November, 2020, 9,27,606 severely acute malnourished (SAM) children (6 months – 6 years) have been identified in the country, out of which 3,98,359 are from the State of Uttar Pradesh. Under the Integrated Child Development Services, supplementary nutrition is provided to children including severely malnourished children in the age group of 6 months-6 years,” Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said,.
India records 43,645 fresh Covid-19 cases, 640 more deaths: Health ministry
Kerala CM says extreme poverty to be eradicated in 5 years; hails SC verdict
“A first step in this direction is the new project launched by Kerala to eradicate extreme poverty. A survey, that is being conducted as part of it, will be completed within four months,” the Chief Minister said.
After that micro-plans would be prepared under the aegis of local self government institutions and necessary steps would be taken to free families suffering from extreme poverty from their pathetic state, he said.
“Kerala”s aim is to eradicate extreme poverty in the next five years. Let”s all move forward together to achieve that goal in a better way,” Vijayan added.
Expand number of types of cybercrimes from 9 to 23, Russia proposes to UN
The draft convention, presented by Gorodov in Vienna, “introduces new elements of crimes committed using information and communication”.
“The draft reflects 23 corpus delicti, including unauthorized access to personal data, illegal distribution of counterfeit medicines and medical devices, terrorism, extremism, rehabilitation of Nazism, illegal trafficking of drugs, weapons, involvement of minors in illegal activities and much more — all the most relevant in the world of cybercrime,” Deputy Prosecutor General Petr Gorodov said.
AIR Worldwide enhances extreme event models for Japan, Releases updated earthquake and typhoon models
“In 2018 and 2019, four powerful typhoons struck Japan, incurring total insured losses of approximately USD 30 billion from wind and flood damage,” said Dr. Boyko Dodov, vice president of research, AIR Worldwide.
“As is the case after any major storm or severe storm season, we have been analyzing and reanalyzing a plethora of meteorological data, market exposure and company claims data sets from these and previous historical storms,” he said.
Global banks show tantalising signs of stability: S&P
S&P said its base case is that the global banking sector will continue to slowly stabilise as the economic rebound gains momentum and as support is gradually withdrawn. Should a re-intensification of risks occur, this will require more support from public authorities for the real economy.For 11 of the top 20 banking jurisdictions, S&P estimates that a return to pre-Covid-19 levels of financial strength will not occur until 2023 or beyond. For the other nine, it estimates that recovery may occur by year-end 2022.
Progress on tobacco fight, but new nicotine products pose increasing threat
Of particular concern, new data shows that children who use electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as ‘e-cigarettes’ are up to three times more likely to use tobacco products in the future.
WHO is concerned that these products are often being marketed to children and adolescents by the tobacco and related industries that manufacture them, using thousands of appealing flavours and misleading claims about the products.
New Executive Committee to lead Aon forward
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala plans 70 planes for new ultra-low cost airline
The ultra-low cost airline will be called Akasa Air and the team, which includes a former senior executive of Delta Air Lines Inc., is looking at planes that can carry 180 passengers, he said.
hunjhunwala, who is considering investing $35 million and would own 40% of the carrier, expects to get a no-objection certificate from India’s aviation ministry in the next 15 days, he said in a Bloomberg Television interview Wednesday.
Majority in India’s big states with COVID-19 antibodies- survey
Over 6.07 lakh cyber security incidents during H1 2021: Govt
The minister noted that the government has taken a number of measures to enhance the cyber security posture and prevent cyber attacks, including CERT-In issuing alerts and advisories regarding latest cyber threats/ vulnerabilities and counter-measures to protect computers, networks and data on regular basis.
Pfizer raises 2021 COVID-19 vaccine sales forecast to $33.5 billion
The company also said on Wednesday it could apply for an emergency use authorization for a potential booster dose as early as August, reiterating that a booster shot will likely be needed in the future. The raised sales forecast of the vaccine is based on signed deals for 2.1 billion doses, and the company could increase it if it signs additional contracts.
Guj govt to start evening clinics for labourers, daily wagers in cities
The clinics will be opened soon in collaboration with municipal corporations, and an honorarium will be given to private doctors who are willing to provide their services, he said.
”The idea is to provide free treatment to poor people near their homes. As labourers and daily wagers leave their homes in the morning for work and are away all day, these clinics will remain open for four to five hours in the evening, when they return home,” the deputy chief minister said.
India contests Cambodia’s claim of buffalo meat infected with COVID-19
“We export buffalo meat to more than 60 countries by strictly following quality parameters. We haven’t received any complaint from any country so far,” Fauzan Alavi, vice president the All India Meat & Livestock Exporters Association, told Reuters. “We are very sure about the quality of the product.”