MH Newspaper Cuttings of the day_14th May 2021_Friday

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Red alert sounded in Kerala, heavy rains likely today, tomorrow Authorities have sounded red alert in three districts of Kerala on May 14 and five districts on May 15, indicating the possibility of extremely heavy rains under the influence of a low pressure area over the Arabian Sea. In a tweet, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan asked authorities and people to follow the guidelines issued by the state disaster management authority. 2. Modi to release 8th installment of PM-KISAN benefits Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the eighth installment of the financial benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme today via video-conferencing. Over Rs. 19,000 crore to more than 9.5 crore beneficiary farmer families will be transferred, the Prime Minister's Office said, adding that Mr. Modi will also interact with the beneficiaries during the event. 3. Portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri to open without devotees The Chardham Yatra will have a lacklustre opening for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19 pandemic as the portals of Yamunotri and Gangotri will open on Friday and Saturday respectively without any pilgrims in attendance. 4. Arunachal Pradesh to relaunch tele-consultation facility at TRIHMS To help people in getting medical consultation from their homes, the Arunachal Pradesh government is re-launching the tele-consultation facility at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) with extended timing, starting today. 5. Jharkhand to start free COVID-19 vaccination for 18-44 age group from today Armed with 6.48 lakh vaccine doses, Jharkhand on Thursday said it was all geared up to kickstart free vaccination campaign for the 18 to 44 age group from Friday. Facing vaccine shortage, the State could not launch the drive on scheduled May 1. 6. In the U.S., fully vaccinated people not required to wear masks In the biggest indication that the United States is fast returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks. The recommendation holds true for both indoors and outdoors, the CDC said. 7. COVID-19 \| U.S. deaths hit lowest level in 10 months COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have tumbled to an average of around 600 per day — the lowest level in 10 months — with the number of lives lost dropping to single digits in well over half the states and hitting zero on some days. Confirmed infections, meanwhile, have fallen to about 38,000 per day on average, their lowest mark since mid-September. While that is still cause for concern, they have plummeted 85% from a peak of more than a quarter-million cases per day in early January. 8. Israel bombards Gaza with more air strikes Israel bombarded Gaza with artillery and air strikes on Friday in response to a new barrage of rocket fire from the Hamas-run enclave, in an intensification of a conflict that has now claimed more than 100 Palestinian lives. Days of deadly violence have seen Israeli soldiers massing on the edge of the territory, although the army stressed there had been no ground incursion despite an earlier statementthat troops were carrying out an attack "in the Gaza Strip". 9. Oli reappointed Nepal PM as Opposition fails to muster majority to form new govt. K.P. Sharma Oli, in his capacity as leader of the largest political party in Nepal's Parliament, was reappointed as Prime Minister on Thursday after the Opposition parties, riddled by factionalism, failed to secure majority seats in the House to form a new government. President Bhandari will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Oli at a ceremony at Shital Niwas today. 10. Coronavirus \| Latest numbers and developments India recorded 3,28,435 new COVID-19 cases on May 13. As many as 3,700 new deaths were also registered. The country has so far reported a total of 2,40,05,310 cases and 2,61,895 deaths.

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Red alert sounded in Kerala, heavy rains likely today, tomorrow

Authorities have sounded red alert in three districts of Kerala on May 14 and five districts on May 15, indicating the possibility of extremely heavy rains under the influence of a low pressure area over the Arabian Sea. In a tweet, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan asked authorities and people to follow the guidelines issued by the state disaster management authority.

2. Modi to release 8th installment of PM-KISAN benefits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the eighth installment of the financial benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme today via video-conferencing. Over Rs. 19,000 crore to more than 9.5 crore beneficiary farmer families will be transferred, the Prime Minister's Office said, adding that Mr. Modi will also interact with the beneficiaries during the event.

3. Portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri to open without devotees

The Chardham Yatra will have a lacklustre opening for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19 pandemic as the portals of Yamunotri and Gangotri will open on Friday and Saturday respectively without any pilgrims in attendance.

4. Arunachal Pradesh to relaunch tele-consultation facility at TRIHMS

To help people in getting medical consultation from their homes, the Arunachal Pradesh government is re-launching the tele-consultation facility at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) with extended timing, starting today.

5. Jharkhand to start free COVID-19 vaccination for 18-44 age group from today

Armed with 6.48 lakh vaccine doses, Jharkhand on Thursday said it was all geared up to kickstart free vaccination campaign for the 18 to 44 age group from Friday. Facing vaccine shortage, the State could not launch the drive on scheduled May 1.

6. In the U.S., fully vaccinated people not required to wear masks

In the biggest indication that the United States is fast returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks. The recommendation holds true for both indoors and outdoors, the CDC said.

7. COVID-19 | U.S. deaths hit lowest level in 10 months

COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have tumbled to an average of around 600 per day — the lowest level in 10 months — with the number of lives lost dropping to single digits in well over half the states and hitting zero on some days. Confirmed infections, meanwhile, have fallen to about 38,000 per day on average, their lowest mark since mid-September. While that is still cause for concern, they have plummeted 85% from a peak of more than a quarter-million cases per day in early January.

8. Israel bombards Gaza with more air strikes

Israel bombarded Gaza with artillery and air strikes on Friday in response to a new barrage of rocket fire from the Hamas-run enclave, in an intensification of a conflict that has now claimed more than 100 Palestinian lives. Days of deadly violence have seen Israeli soldiers massing on the edge of the territory, although the army stressed there had been no ground incursion despite an earlier statementthat troops were carrying out an attack "in the Gaza Strip".

9. Oli reappointed Nepal PM as Opposition fails to muster majority to form new govt.

K.P. Sharma Oli, in his capacity as leader of the largest political party in Nepal's Parliament, was reappointed as Prime Minister on Thursday after the Opposition parties, riddled by factionalism, failed to secure majority seats in the House to form a new government. President Bhandari will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Oli at a ceremony at Shital Niwas today.

10. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

India recorded 3,28,435 new COVID-19 cases on May 13. As many as 3,700 new deaths were also registered. The country has so far reported a total of 2,40,05,310 cases and 2,61,895 deaths.

English School Edapal Daily Newspaper Quiz(14/05/2021) 1.Expand DCGI Ans.Drugs Controller General of India 2.Expand FCRA Ans. Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 3: Expand SCCI Ans Swedish Chamber of Commerce India 4.Expand WHO Ans. World Health Organisation

Who is the India’s consul general in Hong Kong?

Ans. Priyanka Chauhan

MH Newspaper Cuttings of the day_ 13th May 2021_Thursday

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Stalin invites leaders of legislature parties to discuss COVID-19 situation Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has invited leaders of legislature parties to deliberate on measures to tackle the spike in COVID-19 spread and a meeting would be held on Thursday, the government said. 2. Justice Chandrachud tests positive for COVID-19, SC hearing in suo motu case deferred Supreme Court judge Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has tested positive for COVID-19, the apex court sources said on Wednesday. The top court, meanwhile, issued a notice which said the scheduled hearing on Thursday before a three-judge bench headed by Justice Chandrachud in the suo motu case for ensuring distribution of essential supplies and services during the COVID-19 pandemic stands deferred as one of the judges of the bench has “tested positive” for coronavirus 3. Odd-even system for vehicles in Kamrup Metropolitan district to check COVID-19 In order to reduce traffic movement and dissuade people from venturing out amidst the pandemic, the Kamrup Metropolitan district administration will implement an odd-even system implemented for all vehicles from Thursday, an official order said. 4. SC Commission head Sampla on two-day Bengal visit after complaints of atrocities Taking a serious note of complaints of atrocities on Dalits in West Bengal, National Commission for Schedule Castes chairman Vijay Sampla will visit the state for two days starting Thursday. He will be visiting the complainants and victims in their villages to make an on the spot assessment of the incidents. 5. Court order on 'Khan Chacha' owner's anticipatory bail on Thursday A Delhi Court will pronounce on Thursday the order on the anticipatory bail plea filed by businessman Navneet Kalra in connection with the seizure of oxygen concentrators, required by COVID-19 patients, from his upscale restaurants including ''Khan Chacha'' in the national capital. Additional Session Judge Sandeep Garg reserved the order on the pre-arrest bail for Thursday at 10 am after hearing the arguments of both the prosecution and defense at length. 6. Nepali Congress to stake claim to form next govt. The Nepali Congress has decided to stake a claim for the Prime Minister's post and is engaged in hectic parleys with other parties to conclude a deal ahead of Thursday's deadline issued by the President to political parties to form a new government 7. Coronavirus \| Latest numbers and developments India recorded 3,62,240 new COVID-19 cases on May 12. As many as 4,126 new deaths were also registered. The country has so far reported a total of 2,37,02,832 cases and 2,58,351 deaths.

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Stalin invites leaders of legislature parties to discuss COVID-19 situation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has invited leaders of legislature parties to deliberate on measures to tackle the spike in COVID-19 spread and a meeting would be held on Thursday, the government said.

2. Justice Chandrachud tests positive for COVID-19, SC hearing in suo motu case deferred

Supreme Court judge Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has tested positive for COVID-19, the apex court sources said on Wednesday. The top court, meanwhile, issued a notice which said the scheduled hearing on Thursday before a three-judge bench headed by Justice Chandrachud in the suo motu case for ensuring distribution of essential supplies and services during the COVID-19 pandemic stands deferred as one of the judges of the bench has “tested positive” for coronavirus

3. Odd-even system for vehicles in Kamrup Metropolitan district to check COVID-19

In order to reduce traffic movement and dissuade people from venturing out amidst the pandemic, the Kamrup Metropolitan district administration will implement an odd-even system implemented for all vehicles from Thursday, an official order said.

4. SC Commission head Sampla on two-day Bengal visit after complaints of atrocities

Taking a serious note of complaints of atrocities on Dalits in West Bengal, National Commission for Schedule Castes chairman Vijay Sampla will visit the state for two days starting Thursday. He will be visiting the complainants and victims in their villages to make an on the spot assessment of the incidents.

5. Court order on 'Khan Chacha' owner's anticipatory bail on Thursday

A Delhi Court will pronounce on Thursday the order on the anticipatory bail plea filed by businessman Navneet Kalra in connection with the seizure of oxygen concentrators, required by COVID-19 patients, from his upscale restaurants including ''Khan Chacha'' in the national capital. Additional Session Judge Sandeep Garg reserved the order on the pre-arrest bail for Thursday at 10 am after hearing the arguments of both the prosecution and defense at length.

6. Nepali Congress to stake claim to form next govt.

The Nepali Congress has decided to stake a claim for the Prime Minister's post and is engaged in hectic parleys with other parties to conclude a deal ahead of Thursday's deadline issued by the President to political parties to form a new government

7. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

India recorded 3,62,240 new COVID-19 cases on May 12. As many as 4,126 new deaths were also registered. The country has so far reported a total of 2,37,02,832 cases and 2,58,351 deaths.

MHES -Daily Newspaper Quiz Questions and Answers-(13/5/2021)

Expand IMD

Ans. Indian Meteorological Department

Name the Three-time former India table tennis national champion and Arjuna award winner, who passed away on 12 may.

Ans. V. Chandrasekhar

Expand TTTA

Ans. Tamizhaga Table Tennis Association

Expand WHO

Ans. Health Organization

Who is the Prime Minister of New Zealand?

Ans. Helen Clark

Who is the current director of WTO?

Ans. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Expand WTO

Ans. World Trade Organization

Who is the current foreign minister of Bangladesh?

Ans. AK Abdul Momen

MH Newspaper Cuttings of the day_12th May 2021_Wednesday

MHES -Daily Newspaper Quiz Questions and Answers-(12/5/2021)

Who is the president of Kerala Sahitya Academy?

Ans. Vaishakan

Who is the author of the book named “ Bhrasht”?

Ans. Madampu kunjukuttan

Expand IDC

Ans. International Data Corporation

Expand ICMR

Ans. Indian Council of Medical Research

Expand GST

Ans. Goods and Services Tax

Who is the current Union Finance Minister of India?

Ans. Nirmala Sitharaman

Who is the Revenue Minister in First Communist Ministry in 1957?

Ans. K R Gouri Amma

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Vaccination for eligible jail inmates, detenues in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri to start from Wednesday The district administration on Tuesday ordered setting up of special vaccination camps for inmates and detenues above 45 years in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district from May 12, officials said. This was announced by District Magistrate Rajouri Rajesh Kumar Shavan during a ground assessment of the facilities at district jail to take stock of steps taken to ensure their safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. Safe home at St Xavier's University to open on Wednesday A safe home for COVID-19 patients at St Xavier's University, New Town will start functioning from Wednesday, while Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials would visit Jadavpur University to ascertain if one of its buildings can be turned into another such facility, officials said on Tuesday. 3. New Assam cabinet reviews COVID-19 situation at its maiden meeting The new Assam government headed by Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, held its maiden cabinet meeting on the prevailing COVID-19 situation where the 13-member council of ministers discussed in detail, ways and means to rein in the coronavirus surge. The meeting felt the need to impose certain restrictions which will be announced by the State Chief Secretary on Wednesday, spokespersons Keshab Mahanta and Pijush Hazarika said. 4. 500-bed ICU centre at Delhi's Ramlila Ground to be operational from Wednesday A 500-bed ICU centre attached to the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, which was supposed to start functioning from Tuesday, could not become operational due to some "technical glitches", Health Minister Satyendar Jain said. The ICU centre has been set up at the Ramlila Ground in front of the Delhi government-run GTB Hospital. 5. Delhi may have to shut 125 vaccination centres from Wednesday: AAP MLA Delhi has run out of its Covaxin stock for people in the 18-44 age group and as many as 125 vaccination centres will have to be shut from Wednesday if fresh supply is not received, AAP MLA Atishi said. The senior Aam Aadmi Party leader, while presenting the national capital's 'Vaccination Bulletin', said they have been informed that 2,67,690 doses of Covishield will be supplied to Delhi by the Centre by Tuesday evening. 6. SGPC sets up COVID-19 Care Centre in Kapurthala, its third facility in Punjab The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has set up a COVID-19 Care Centre in Kapurthala, its third in Punjab. The centre will start functioning from Wednesday. 7. U.P. may procure millions of vaccine doses from the international market: Officials The Uttar Pradesh government may directly procure a large amount of international COVID-19 vaccines such as Sputnik V and those developed byModerna and Johnson & Johnson, officials in the State government said on Tuesday. The State government had floated a global tender for 40 million vaccine doses earlier this month to fulfil its huge requirements. 8. Telangana announces 10-day lockdown from Wednesday The Telangana cabinet has decided to impose a lockdown in the State from 10 a.m. on Wednesday for ten days. “However, there would be relaxation for all the activities from 6 AM to 10 AM daily,” a release from Chief Minister’s office said on Tuesday. 9. T.N. Speaker, Deputy Speaker election on Wednesday DMK legislators M. Appavu and K. Pitchandi are set to be declared elected on Wednesday as no other nominations were made as expected for the two posts. 10. Coronavirus \| Latest numbers and developments India recorded 3,48,389 new COVID-19 cases on May 11. As many as 4,198 new deaths were also registered. The country has so far reported a total of 2,33,40,428 cases and 2,54,225 deaths. Maharashtra reported 40,956 infections, followed by Karnataka (39,510) and Kerala (37,290). Maharashtra also recorded 793 casualties, followed by Karnataka (480) and Delhi (347).

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Vaccination for eligible jail inmates, detenues in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri to start from Wednesday

The district administration on Tuesday ordered setting up of special vaccination camps for inmates and detenues above 45 years in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district from May 12, officials said. This was announced by District Magistrate Rajouri Rajesh Kumar Shavan during a ground assessment of the facilities at district jail to take stock of steps taken to ensure their safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. Safe home at St Xavier's University to open on Wednesday

A safe home for COVID-19 patients at St Xavier's University, New Town will start functioning from Wednesday, while Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials would visit Jadavpur University to ascertain if one of its buildings can be turned into another such facility, officials said on Tuesday.

3. New Assam cabinet reviews COVID-19 situation at its maiden meeting

The new Assam government headed by Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, held its maiden cabinet meeting on the prevailing COVID-19 situation where the 13-member council of ministers discussed in detail, ways and means to rein in the coronavirus surge. The meeting felt the need to impose certain restrictions which will be announced by the State Chief Secretary on Wednesday, spokespersons Keshab Mahanta and Pijush Hazarika said.

4. 500-bed ICU centre at Delhi's Ramlila Ground to be operational from Wednesday

A 500-bed ICU centre attached to the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, which was supposed to start functioning from Tuesday, could not become operational due to some "technical glitches", Health Minister Satyendar Jain said. The ICU centre has been set up at the Ramlila Ground in front of the Delhi government-run GTB Hospital.

5. Delhi may have to shut 125 vaccination centres from Wednesday: AAP MLA

Delhi has run out of its Covaxin stock for people in the 18-44 age group and as many as 125 vaccination centres will have to be shut from Wednesday if fresh supply is not received, AAP MLA Atishi said. The senior Aam Aadmi Party leader, while presenting the national capital's 'Vaccination Bulletin', said they have been informed that 2,67,690 doses of Covishield will be supplied to Delhi by the Centre by Tuesday evening.

6. SGPC sets up COVID-19 Care Centre in Kapurthala, its third facility in Punjab

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has set up a COVID-19 Care Centre in Kapurthala, its third in Punjab. The centre will start functioning from Wednesday.

7. U.P. may procure millions of vaccine doses from the international market: Officials

The Uttar Pradesh government may directly procure a large amount of international COVID-19 vaccines such as Sputnik V and those developed byModerna and Johnson & Johnson, officials in the State government said on Tuesday. The State government had floated a global tender for 40 million vaccine doses earlier this month to fulfil its huge requirements.

8. Telangana announces 10-day lockdown from Wednesday

The Telangana cabinet has decided to impose a lockdown in the State from 10 a.m. on Wednesday for ten days. “However, there would be relaxation for all the activities from 6 AM to 10 AM daily,” a release from Chief Minister’s office said on Tuesday.

9. T.N. Speaker, Deputy Speaker election on Wednesday

DMK legislators M. Appavu and K. Pitchandi are set to be declared elected on Wednesday as no other nominations were made as expected for the two posts.

10. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

India recorded 3,48,389 new COVID-19 cases on May 11. As many as 4,198 new deaths were also registered. The country has so far reported a total of 2,33,40,428 cases and 2,54,225 deaths. Maharashtra reported 40,956 infections, followed by Karnataka (39,510) and Kerala (37,290). Maharashtra also recorded 793 casualties, followed by Karnataka (480) and Delhi (347).

MH Newspaper Cuttings of the Day_11th May 2021_Tuesday

MHES -Daily Newspaper Quiz Questions and Answers-(11/5/2021)

Expand IAF.

Ans. Indian Air Force

Who is the U.K Secretary of State?

Ans. Priti patel

Who is the External Affairs Minister of India?

Ans. S. Jaishankar

Who is the Chief Minister of Assam?

Ans. Himanta Biswa Sarma

Who is the governor of Assam?

Ans. Jagdish Mukhi

Who is the Prime Minister of Nepal?

And. K. P. Sharma Oli

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Delhi will have to shut Covaxin jab centres for 18-plus if stocks not refilled: Atishi AAP leader Atishi on Monday said the Delhi government will have to close vaccination centres where Covaxin is being administered to beneficiaries in the 18-44 age group after Tuesday evening if its stocks are not replenished. Delhi's Covaxin stock for this category would last till Tuesday evening, she said, adding Covishield doses for this age group can only last up to four days. 2. Delhi HC to hear plea against Central Vista work today The Delhi High Court on Tuesday will hear an application seeking a stay on all construction at the Central Vista amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Senior advocate Sidharth Luthra, representing the petitioners, told the Bench comprising of Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh that the Supreme Court on May 7 asked the petitioners to seek an urgent hearing before the High Court on May 10. 3. Thunderstorm alert issued for Himachal Pradesh The Meteorological Department has issued an orange weather warning for thunderstorms in Himachal Pradesh from Tuesday to Thursday. The Shimla MeT office has forecasted rains in plains, low and middle hills. It has also predicted rain and snowfall in high hills from Tuesday to Sunday. 4. Telangana Cabinet meets on Tuesday to take a call on lockdown The Telangana Cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss the COVID-19 situation and take a call on whether to impose a lockdown in the State or not. The Cabinet will discuss various issues that would be impacted by a lockdown, an official press release said on Monday 5. Strict 15-day lockdown starts in Rajasthan A strict 15-day-long COVID-19 lockdown started in Rajasthan on Monday, with the closure of markets, vehicular traffic and religious places, including a ban on wedding ceremonies. While the State government claimed that the lockdown will help break the chain of virus infection, the Opposition BJP alleged mismanagement and waste of crucial resources. 6. COVID-19: Train services in Kashmir suspended for 6 days, says Railways Railway authorities on Monday decided to suspend train services in the Kashmir Valley for six days, starting Tuesday, in view of the worsening COVID-19 situation. 7. Delhi government issues list of oxygen refilling centres for patients in home isolation The Delhi government on Monday issued a list of 79 oxygen refilling centres for individuals in home isolation across the city. The list of the refilling centres was issued days after the Delhi government set up a web portal on May 6 to streamline distribution of the life-saving gas to coronavirus patients in home isolation, non-COVID-19 hospitals, and nursing homes. 8. Two face trial as China enforces online control amid pandemic More than a year after two amateur computer coders were taken by police from their Beijing homes, they are set to be tried on Tuesday in a case that illustrates the Chinese government's growing online censorship and heightened sensitivity to any deviation from the official narrative on its COVID-19 response. Authorities have not said specifically why Chen Mei, 28, and Cai Wei, 27, were arrested in April last year, so friends and relatives can only guess. 9. Survey finds majority in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra A survey with more than 18,000 responses from citizens residing in 30 districts of Maharashtra shows that the majority are in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions, but with permission for home deliveries to minimise consumer inconvenience and business disruption, not only of essentials but of other goods as well. The restrictions are set to end May 14 mid-night and the government is likely to announce a new set of regulations. The survey was conducted online by LocalCircles, one of the leading community social media platforms that enables citizens and small businesses to escalate issues for policy and enforcement interventions and enables the government to make policies that are citizen and small business centric. 10. Controlling COVID-19 my first priority, making Assam one of the top five my aim: Himanta Sarma New Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said controlling the "alarming" COVID-19 situation in the State is his first priority and his aim will be to make the State one of the top five in the country in the next five years. Mr. Sarma, who was addressing the press after being sworn in, appealed to all insurgent groups of Assam, specially ULFA (I) to lay down arms and join the mainstream to sort out their issues and establish lasting peace in the State. 11. First 'Oxygen Express' train to arrive in Bengaluru on Tuesday The first 'Oxygen Express' to Karnataka with six cryogenic containers — a total of 120 tonnes — left Jamshedpur on Monday. The train is expected to reach Inland Container Depot, Container Corporation of India, Whitefield, on Tuesday, an official press release said. 12. Coronavirus \| Latest numbers and developments India recorded 3,05,284 new COVID-19 cases until 9.30 p.m. on Monday. As many as 3,493 new deaths were also registered. The country has so far reported a total of 2,29,67,832 cases and 2,49,641 deaths.

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Delhi will have to shut Covaxin jab centres for 18-plus if stocks not refilled: Atishi

AAP leader Atishi on Monday said the Delhi government will have to close vaccination centres where Covaxin is being administered to beneficiaries in the 18-44 age group after Tuesday evening if its stocks are not replenished. Delhi's Covaxin stock for this category would last till Tuesday evening, she said, adding Covishield doses for this age group can only last up to four days.

2. Delhi HC to hear plea against Central Vista work today

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday will hear an application seeking a stay on all construction at the Central Vista amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Senior advocate Sidharth Luthra, representing the petitioners, told the Bench comprising of Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh that the Supreme Court on May 7 asked the petitioners to seek an urgent hearing before the High Court on May 10.

3. Thunderstorm alert issued for Himachal Pradesh

The Meteorological Department has issued an orange weather warning for thunderstorms in Himachal Pradesh from Tuesday to Thursday. The Shimla MeT office has forecasted rains in plains, low and middle hills. It has also predicted rain and snowfall in high hills from Tuesday to Sunday.

4. Telangana Cabinet meets on Tuesday to take a call on lockdown

The Telangana Cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss the COVID-19 situation and take a call on whether to impose a lockdown in the State or not. The Cabinet will discuss various issues that would be impacted by a lockdown, an official press release said on Monday

5. Strict 15-day lockdown starts in Rajasthan

A strict 15-day-long COVID-19 lockdown started in Rajasthan on Monday, with the closure of markets, vehicular traffic and religious places, including a ban on wedding ceremonies. While the State government claimed that the lockdown will help break the chain of virus infection, the Opposition BJP alleged mismanagement and waste of crucial resources.

6. COVID-19: Train services in Kashmir suspended for 6 days, says Railways

Railway authorities on Monday decided to suspend train services in the Kashmir Valley for six days, starting Tuesday, in view of the worsening COVID-19 situation.

7. Delhi government issues list of oxygen refilling centres for patients in home isolation

The Delhi government on Monday issued a list of 79 oxygen refilling centres for individuals in home isolation across the city. The list of the refilling centres was issued days after the Delhi government set up a web portal on May 6 to streamline distribution of the life-saving gas to coronavirus patients in home isolation, non-COVID-19 hospitals, and nursing homes.

8. Two face trial as China enforces online control amid pandemic

More than a year after two amateur computer coders were taken by police from their Beijing homes, they are set to be tried on Tuesday in a case that illustrates the Chinese government's growing online censorship and heightened sensitivity to any deviation from the official narrative on its COVID-19 response. Authorities have not said specifically why Chen Mei, 28, and Cai Wei, 27, were arrested in April last year, so friends and relatives can only guess.

9. Survey finds majority in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra

A survey with more than 18,000 responses from citizens residing in 30 districts of Maharashtra shows that the majority are in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions, but with permission for home deliveries to minimise consumer inconvenience and business disruption, not only of essentials but of other goods as well. The restrictions are set to end May 14 mid-night and the government is likely to announce a new set of regulations. The survey was conducted online by LocalCircles, one of the leading community social media platforms that enables citizens and small businesses to escalate issues for policy and enforcement interventions and enables the government to make policies that are citizen and small business centric.

10. Controlling COVID-19 my first priority, making Assam one of the top five my aim: Himanta Sarma

New Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said controlling the "alarming" COVID-19 situation in the State is his first priority and his aim will be to make the State one of the top five in the country in the next five years. Mr. Sarma, who was addressing the press after being sworn in, appealed to all insurgent groups of Assam, specially ULFA (I) to lay down arms and join the mainstream to sort out their issues and establish lasting peace in the State.

11. First 'Oxygen Express' train to arrive in Bengaluru on Tuesday

The first 'Oxygen Express' to Karnataka with six cryogenic containers — a total of 120 tonnes — left Jamshedpur on Monday. The train is expected to reach Inland Container Depot, Container Corporation of India, Whitefield, on Tuesday, an official press release said.

12. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

India recorded 3,05,284 new COVID-19 cases until 9.30 p.m. on Monday. As many as 3,493 new deaths were also registered. The country has so far reported a total of 2,29,67,832 cases and 2,49,641 deaths.

MH Newspaper Cuttings of the day_ 10th May 2021_ Monday

MHES -Daily Newspaper Quiz Questions and Answers-(10/5/2021)

Expand RCSC

Ans. Red Cross Society of China

Expand VSSC

Ans. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre

Expand ISRO

Ans. Indian Space Research Organisation

Expand EAC

Ans. Environmental Appraisal Committee

Who is the Director of VSSC?

Ans. S. Somanath

Expand MoEFCC

Ans. Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change

Expand MOC

Ans. Medical Oxygen Concentrator

Name the three novel ventilator from the space community of India?

Ans. SVASTA, PRANA and VaU:

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Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Lockdown comes into effect in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Mizoram from Monday

Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, extended till May 17, their ongoing lockdown as a large part of the country remained under strict curbs due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Rajasthan will also have a two-week shutdown starting Monday, while in Karnataka stringent restrictions will come into effect till May 24. In the Northeast, the Mizoram government has imposed a seven-day lockdown from Monday, while Sikkim has clamped restrictions till May 16.

2. Free distribution of AYUSH-64 at 7 Delhi locations from Monday

Poly herbal formulation 'AYUSH 64' will be available free-of-cost for asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID-19 patients at seven centres in Delhi starting from Monday. Patients or their representatives can visit these centres with a hard or soft copy of the patient's RT-PCR positive report and Aadhar card to get a free pack of 'AYUSH 64' tablets, the AYUSH Ministry said in a statement.

3. COVID-19 vaccines for those in 18-44 age group in Bengaluru from Monday

Starting Monday, COVID-19 vaccination will be provided for citizens aged between 18 and 44 years at K.C. General Hospital, Jayanagar General Hospital, Sir C.V. Raman General Hospital, Government Medical Colleges, ESI Hospitals and NIMHANS in Bengaluru.

4. Himanta Biswa Sarma to be sworn in as Assam CM on Monday

BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra on Monday. Governor Jagdish Mukhi invited him to be sworn in after Mr. Sarma met him on Sunday. Mr. Sarma, who was elected leader of both the BJP and NDA Legislature Parties, had called on the Governor at Raj Bhawan and submitted a list of elected legislators owing allegiance to the NDA

5. Nepal PM Oli to seek vote of confidence in Parliament on Monday

Nepal's embattled Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli will seek a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on Monday to prove that he enjoys majority support in the lower house after the CPN (Maoist Centre) led by Pushpakamal Dahal "Prachanda" withdrew support to his government.

6. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

India recorded 3,66,317 new COVID-19 cases until 11.37 p.m. on May 10. As many as 3,747 new deaths were also registered. The country has so far reported a total of 2,26,62,410 cases and 2,46,146 deaths. Maharashtra reported 48,401 infections, followed by Karnataka (47,930) and Kerala (35,801). Maharashtra also recorded 572 casualties, followed by Karnataka (490) and Uttar Pradesh (296).

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Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Assam CM election on Sunday

The BJP on Saturday named Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar and its general secretary Arun Singh as central observers for the election of the leader of its legislative party in Assam. The legislative party meeting is expected to be held on Sunday, and the leader will be the next State Chief Minister as the BJP-headed alliance has won a majority in the State Assembly polls.

2. Oxygen refilling facility for villages begins on Sunday: Noida Authority

According to an official statement, the Noida Authority will begin a facility to refill oxygen cylinders of COVID-19 patients who are in home isolation in villages from Sunday. The decision comes within days of a similar facility being launched for residents of urban areas through their Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and Apartment Owners' Associations (AOAs) which have set up isolation centres.

3. Islamic extremists behind attack on ex-President: Maldives official

A top official in the Maldives said on Saturday that Islamic extremists were responsible for an explosion that critically wounded former President Mohamed Nasheed earlier this week, as police said they arrested two of four suspects. Hospital officials said Saturday that Mr. Nasheed, 53, was conscious and no longer needed breathing support, but remains in an intensive care unit after initial life-saving surgeries to his head, chest, abdomen and limbs.

4. Bomb kills at least 30 near girls' school in the Afghan capital

A bomb exploded near a girls' school in a majority Shiite district of west Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 30 people, many of them young pupils between 11 and 15 years old. The Taliban condemned the attack and denied any responsibility. Ambulances evacuated the wounded as relatives and residents screamed at authorities near the scene of the blast at Syed Al-Shahda school, in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighbourhood, Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian said.

5. Hamilton tops qualifying at Spanish GP for 100th pole

Lewis Hamilton won his 100th career pole position after barely edging Max Verstappen to the fastest time in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday. Hamilton pushed his Mercedes to a flying lap of 1 minute, 16.74 seconds. Verstappen in his Red Bull was only 0.03 seconds behind. On Sunday, he will be looking to equal Michael Schumacher’s six wins in Montmeló and claim his 98th career victory.

6. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

India recorded 4,03,626 new COVID-19 cases until 11.37 p.m. on May 8. As many as 4,091 new deaths were also registered. The country has so far reported a total of 2,22,95,911 cases and 2,42,398 deaths. Maharashtra reported 53,605 infections, followed by Karnataka (47,563) and Kerala (41,971). Maharashtra also recorded 864 casualties, followed by Karnataka (482) and Delhi (332).

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Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. India-EU Leaders’ meeting Narendra Modi will participate in the meeting of the European Council as a special invitee. 2. Sonowal, Himanta called to Delhi to discuss CM issue Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were on Friday called to New Delhi by the BJP central leadership, apparently to discuss about the leadership issue of the next government, five days after the saffron party-led alliance emerged victorious in the assembly elections, sources said. 3. BJP to boycott Bengal Speaker election, not attend Assembly West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh Friday said that party legislators will boycott the election for the speaker in West Bengal assembly and its newly elected lawmakers will not attend the House till the post poll violence in the state is controlled. The Speaker's election is slated for Saturday. 4. Night curfew in Arunachal Pradesh from Saturday According to the government order, released on Friday, inner line permits (ILPs) will not be issued to tourists during the month. 5. Weekend lockdown in Chandigarh The Chandigarh administration has decided to impose a weekend lockdown again to check the coronavirus spread. 6. Total curfew to come in force in 7 Manipur districts Curfew will come into force in the districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur Thoubal, Kakching, Churachandpur and Ukhrul from Saturday till May 17. 7. SC to pass orders on decongestion of prisons in view of 'alarming' COVID situation The CJI also said he would be speaking to Chief Justices of High Courts on Saturday and consult them on the composition of high-powered panels to expeditiously constitute them for speedy release of prisoners during the pandemic. 8. Noida's new 50-bed COVID care facility to open from May 8 The facility, which will be managed by the Adani Group and other private partners and run by Delhi-based NGO 'Doctors For You', has come up in a short span of time. 9. U.S.-based tech body ITI seeks reduction in trade barriers between India, EU The demand from the industry body, whose members include Intel, Dell, Ericsson and Cisco, comes a day before a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Union leaders, which is scheduled to be held on Saturday. 10. Coronavirus \| Latest numbers and developments The number of positive coronavirus cases in India recorded in the last 24 hours stands at 4,00,704, taking the tally in the country to 2,18,85,989 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 2,38,264.

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. India-EU Leaders’ meeting

Narendra Modi will participate in the meeting of the European Council as a special invitee.

2. Sonowal, Himanta called to Delhi to discuss CM issue

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were on Friday called to New Delhi by the BJP central leadership, apparently to discuss about the leadership issue of the next government, five days after the saffron party-led alliance emerged victorious in the assembly elections, sources said.

3. BJP to boycott Bengal Speaker election, not attend Assembly

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh Friday said that party legislators will boycott the election for the speaker in West Bengal assembly and its newly elected lawmakers will not attend the House till the post poll violence in the state is controlled. The Speaker's election is slated for Saturday.

4. Night curfew in Arunachal Pradesh from Saturday

According to the government order, released on Friday, inner line permits (ILPs) will not be issued to tourists during the month.

5. Weekend lockdown in Chandigarh

The Chandigarh administration has decided to impose a weekend lockdown again to check the coronavirus spread.

6. Total curfew to come in force in 7 Manipur districts

Curfew will come into force in the districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur Thoubal, Kakching, Churachandpur and Ukhrul from Saturday till May 17.

7. SC to pass orders on decongestion of prisons in view of 'alarming' COVID situation

The CJI also said he would be speaking to Chief Justices of High Courts on Saturday and consult them on the composition of high-powered panels to expeditiously constitute them for speedy release of prisoners during the pandemic.

8. Noida's new 50-bed COVID care facility to open from May 8

The facility, which will be managed by the Adani Group and other private partners and run by Delhi-based NGO 'Doctors For You', has come up in a short span of time.

9. U.S.-based tech body ITI seeks reduction in trade barriers between India, EU

The demand from the industry body, whose members include Intel, Dell, Ericsson and Cisco, comes a day before a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Union leaders, which is scheduled to be held on Saturday.

10. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

The number of positive coronavirus cases in India recorded in the last 24 hours stands at 4,00,704, taking the tally in the country to 2,18,85,989 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 2,38,264.

MH Newspaper Cuttings of the day_7th May 2021_Friday

English School Edapal Daily Newspaper Quiz(07/05/2021)

Who is the minister of Trade, Tourism and Investment in Australia?

Ans.Dan Tehan 2.Expand RDIF Ans. Russian Direct Investment Fund

Who is the CEO of RDIF?

Ans. Kirill Dmitriev

Who is the superintendent of Trivandrum zoo?

Ans.T .V Anil Kumar

Who is the Chief Minister of Tamilnadu?

Ans. M .K Stalin

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Sonia Gandhi to discuss COVID-19 situation with party MPs The Congress president has convened a meeting of all MPs of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Friday to discuss the second wave of coronavirus and evolve a political strategy to deal with the situation. 2. Stalin swearing-in on Friday Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday appointed DMK president M.K. Stalin as the Chief Minister and invited him to form the government in the State on May 7. The DMK president will take oath as Tamil Nadu CM at 9 a.m. today. 3. Rangasamy to be sworn in as Pondy CM on Friday All India N. R Congress chief N. Rangasamy will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory for the fourth time. Lt. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan will administer the oath of office to Mr. Rangasamy at a simple function to be held at Raj Nivas around 1.20 p.m. 4. Karnataka mulls tough measures, including stringent lockdown Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the Karnataka government is set to take some stringent measures, including a tough lockdown on Friday evening, sources close to Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa hinted. 5. NIS to start Siddha COVID Care Centre with 100 beds at Tambaram on Friday The National Institute of Siddha (NIS) in Chennai and Chengalpattu district administration are all set to revive the Siddha COVID-19 Care Centre at the institute from Friday to treat mild and moderately infected patients. The hospital authorities have readied 100 beds at the CCC on the sprawling campus at Tambaram Sanatorium. 6. Air Marshal P.M. Ramachandran no more Former Vice-Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal P.M. Ramachandran, passed away on Thursday at his residence in the city after a brief illness. He held a number of posts in the Indian Air Force (IAF). As the Vice-Chief of the Air Force, he was in charge of the operational deployment of India’s short range ballistic missile Prithvi. 7. IPL \| Aussies fly out, New Zealand contingent leaves on Friday The Australians flew off to Maldives, the South Africans headed home and the ones from New Zealand waited to be sent back on Friday as the suspended IPL's foreign cricketers bid adieu to India, hoping that the country recovers from the mayhem unleashed by a second wave of COVID-19 cases. 8. Jumbo India squad expected for England trip, Shaw set for comeback, Prasidh, Avesh in mix The India A regulars like Abhimanyu Easwaran and Priyank Panchal will be in contention along with rookie sensation Devdutt Padikkal when the selectors on Friday pick a 30-strong India squad for the four-month trip to United Kingdom. 9. Coronavirus \| Latest numbers and developments India recorded 4,14,182 new COVID-19 cases and 3,920 fatalities on May 6. The country has so far reported a total of 2,14,85,285 cases and 2,34,071 deaths as of data updated at 12.24 a.m. IST on May 7.

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Sonia Gandhi to discuss COVID-19 situation with party MPs

The Congress president has convened a meeting of all MPs of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Friday to discuss the second wave of coronavirus and evolve a political strategy to deal with the situation.

2. Stalin swearing-in on Friday

Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday appointed DMK president M.K. Stalin as the Chief Minister and invited him to form the government in the State on May 7. The DMK president will take oath as Tamil Nadu CM at 9 a.m. today.

3. Rangasamy to be sworn in as Pondy CM on Friday

All India N. R Congress chief N. Rangasamy will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory for the fourth time. Lt. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan will administer the oath of office to Mr. Rangasamy at a simple function to be held at Raj Nivas around 1.20 p.m.

4. Karnataka mulls tough measures, including stringent lockdown

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the Karnataka government is set to take some stringent measures, including a tough lockdown on Friday evening, sources close to Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa hinted.

5. NIS to start Siddha COVID Care Centre with 100 beds at Tambaram on Friday

The National Institute of Siddha (NIS) in Chennai and Chengalpattu district administration are all set to revive the Siddha COVID-19 Care Centre at the institute from Friday to treat mild and moderately infected patients. The hospital authorities have readied 100 beds at the CCC on the sprawling campus at Tambaram Sanatorium.

6. Air Marshal P.M. Ramachandran no more

Former Vice-Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal P.M. Ramachandran, passed away on Thursday at his residence in the city after a brief illness. He held a number of posts in the Indian Air Force (IAF). As the Vice-Chief of the Air Force, he was in charge of the operational deployment of India’s short range ballistic missile Prithvi.

7. IPL | Aussies fly out, New Zealand contingent leaves on Friday

The Australians flew off to Maldives, the South Africans headed home and the ones from New Zealand waited to be sent back on Friday as the suspended IPL's foreign cricketers bid adieu to India, hoping that the country recovers from the mayhem unleashed by a second wave of COVID-19 cases.

8. Jumbo India squad expected for England trip, Shaw set for comeback, Prasidh, Avesh in mix

The India A regulars like Abhimanyu Easwaran and Priyank Panchal will be in contention along with rookie sensation Devdutt Padikkal when the selectors on Friday pick a 30-strong India squad for the four-month trip to United Kingdom.

9. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

India recorded 4,14,182 new COVID-19 cases and 3,920 fatalities on May 6. The country has so far reported a total of 2,14,85,285 cases and 2,34,071 deaths as of data updated at 12.24 a.m. IST on May 7.