How covid vaccines will be distributed in India? Committee meets today

 

• Russia has became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine
• Three vaccine candidates are in different stages of human clinical trials in India
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An expert committee headed by NITI Aayog member VK Paul will meet today to consider the logistics and ethical aspects of procuring and administering the COVID-19 vaccine. This comes in the backdrop of Russia on Tuesday claiming that it has developed the world's first covid vaccine offering "sustainable immunity" against the coronavirus. Russia's health ministry however said though clinical trials were not yet complete and final stage testing involving more than 2,000 people was to start today.

In India, the VK Paul committee on vaccine administration will engage with all stakeholders including state governments and vaccine manufacturers and its terms of reference include selecting suitable vaccines, their procurement and delivery and prioritising groups to administer them.

"It will also look into aspects related to logistics like cold chain and inventory, arrangement of resources for procuring the vaccine and issues of equity. This expert group will continue its engagement with all state governments and vaccine manufacturers in India," said Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan at a press briefing on Tuesday.

Three vaccine candidates are in different stages of human clinical trials in India.

The phase-1 and 2 human clinical trials of two of them, developed indigenously by Bharat Biotech, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research, and Zydus Cadila Ltd, are going on.

The Serum Institute of India has been permitted for conducting Phase 2 and 3 human clinical trials of the third vaccine candidate developed by the Oxford University. The Pune-based institute has partnered with AstraZeneca for manufacturing it.

The Oxford vaccine is also undergoing final-phase-3 trial in Brazil.

The Serum Institute has said it has entered into a new partnership with international vaccine alliance Gavi and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate manufacturing and delivery of up to 100 million doses of vaccines for India and other low and middle-income countries. (With Agency Inputs)

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Janmashtami 2020: This special yoga is being made on Janmashtami, these 5 zodiac signs will have tremendous benefits

This year, Janamashtami 2020 will be celebrated on 11-12 August. Kritika Nakshatra will be held on 12 August. While the Moon will transmit in Aries and the Sun. Due to the position of Kritika nakshatra and zodiac signs, Vriddhi Yoga is being formed. According to Jyotishacharyas, the increase yoga being made on Janmashtami will prove beneficial for many zodiac signs. It is believed that worshiping in Vriddhi Yoga gives double the fruit. It is said that success in the work done in Vriddhi Yoga is achieved.

1. Aries -

According to astrologers, the increase in yoga being made on Janmashtami will benefit the wealth of the people as well as the financial condition of the Aries people. There is a possibility of growth in business.

2. Gemini -

Gemini's zodiac signs are likely to benefit from the increase in yoga. Along with this, the obstacles coming in the business and jobs of the people of this amount will also be removed. There will be accumulation of wealth.

3. Sagittarius -

The natives of this amount will benefit in their career. There are strong chances of profit in business. Some good news can also be received from anywhere.

4. Pisces -

The natives of this zodiac sign will get tremendous benefit from the increase Yoga being made on Janmashtami. According to astrology, the natives of this zodiac can benefit. There are chances of getting progress in career too. 

5. Leo zodiac sign 

The sum of the benefits of wealth is being made in the fortune of the people of this zodiac. According to astrologers, the people of this amount can get the money back in debt. One can get happiness from child side too.

(Note: On the information given in this article we do not claim that they are completely true and accurate and adopting them will give the expected results. Before adopting these, please consult the expert of the relevant field.)

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What is "BINOD"? Meme Even Paytm changed it's Name

 For those who aren't in sync with the weird world of memes, Slayy Point, a famous YouTube channel run by Abhyudaya and Gautami recently went down the rabbit hole that is the Indian comments section in one of their videos and a meme was born.

Both Abhyudaya and Gautami gave us a glimpse of what really goes on in the "filthy" comments section of videos where the commenters leave behind stuff that will have you scratching your heads. From "thoko likes" to penning down out of context poetries, a lot goes on in the comments' world.

Titled "Why Indian Comments Section is Garbage (BINOD)," one of the comments that stood out in their now-viral video was from a certain person Binod Tharu who simply wrote "Binod".

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In Pictures: Here's the first look at Bhavya Ram mandir, A manifestation of Divinity

 

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra trust on Tuesday (4 August) shared the first pictures of the proposed design of the Bhavya Ram Mandir which will be constructed at the Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya.

The trust said that the Mandir will be the manifestation of divinity and grandeur and that it will be an unique example of Indian architecture.

Here are the photos shared by the trust:

As reported earlier the Ram Mandir would have a height of 161 feet along with five domes. It will be modelled on the basis of the design proposed by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad but its length, width, and height will be increased. It will be themed on the basis of the Nagara architecture.

It would take around 3 and a half years to complete the construction of the temple.

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World's first Covid-19 vaccine to be registered next week by Russia: Report

 

• The vaccine has been developed jointly by the Gamaleya Research Institute and the Russian Defence Ministry
• In an earlier report, the final check-up of volunteers testing the coronavirus vaccine showed immunity in all participants, the ministry said

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• Amid the rising novel coronavirus cases and deaths across the world, Russia has been pushing extensively for a Covid-19 vaccine for quite some time now.

  Following that, the country will register its first vaccine against the coronavirus on 12 August, Deputy Health Minister Oleg Gridnev said on Friday, according to a report.

  The vaccine has been developed jointly by the Gamaleya Research Institute and the Russian Defence Ministry.

  "At the moment, the last, third, stage is underway. The trials are extremely important. We have to understand that the vaccine must be safe. Medical professionals and senior citizens will be the first to get vaccinated," Gridnev told reporters at the opening of a cancer centre building in the city of Ufa, according to Sputnik News.

  According to the minister, the effectiveness of the vaccine will be judged when the population immunity has formed.

  In an earlier report, the final check-up of volunteers testing the coronavirus vaccine, which is developed by Gamaleya National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology, showed immunity in all participants, the Russian Defence Ministry said.

  Clinical trials of the vaccine began on June 18 and included 38 volunteers. All of the participants developed immunity. The first group was discharged on July 15 and the second group on July 20.

  Apart from this, volunteers who participated in a the second Covid-19 vaccine trial developed by Vektor State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology are in good health and no side effects of the vaccination are observed, the press service of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing told TASS, a Russian news agency.

  "All vaccinated volunteers are in good health. No complications after the inoculation with the EpiVacCorona vaccine against the coronavirus have been recorded," the statement said.

  Meanwhile, the World Health Organization on Tuesday urged Russia to follow the established guidelines for producing safe and effective vaccines after Moscow announced plans to start swiftly producing COVID-19 vaccines.

  WHO stressed that all vaccine candidates should go through the full stages of testing before being rolled out.

  "There are established practices and there are guidelines out," WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier told reporters at the United Nations in Geneva.

  "Any vaccine...(or medicine) for this purpose should be, of course, going through all the various trials and tests before being licenced for roll-out," he said.

  However, Russia has not yet published any scientific data from its first clinical trials. The WHO’s list of vaccine candidates in human testing still lists the Gamaleya product as in Phase 1 trials, reported Associated Press.

  Russia has registered 5,241 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative total to 877,135, the country's coronavirus response centre said on Friday.

  This brings the total case count to 877,135, with daily increase standing at 0.6 per cent.

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8 quirky products to check out during Amazon Prime Day sale

Amazon Prime Day sale is now live in India after getting delayed for months due to pandemic. For the sale, the e-commerce giant has partnered with HDFC Bank to offer credit and debit card holders a 10 per cent instant discount. However, you must note that the 10 per cent instant discount is applicable only if you buy products worth Rs 5,000 and above. Amazon is offering heavy discounts on several products across categories including smartphones, home appliances, smart gadgets and many more.

We have previously discussed some of the best phone deals available during the Prime Day sale. Today, let’s talk about some of the quirky products you can get during the sale today.

MicroPhone

Amazon is offering heavy discounts on microphones including Maono AU-400 Lavalier Microphone, Maono AU-A04TR USB Condenser Cardioid Microphone Kit, Maono AU-WDM01 Professional Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Wired Microphone, Sennheiser E835-S Cardioid Lead Vocal Stage Microphone, among others.

Pressure washers

During the Prime Day sale, Amazon is offering discount offers on pressure washer from several brands like Bosch, iBELL, American Micronic, among others. Some of the pressure washers available during the Amazon Prime Day sale with discount are as follows – Bosch Aquatak 125 1.5-Watt High Pressure Washer, iBELL WIND55 Universal Motor 1600 Watt Pressure Washer, ResQTech 1700-Watt 135 BAR High Pressure Washer, among others.

Tripod

With most of us being at home for the longest time due to the pandemic we have adapted to many new habits. One of the things a lot of people are doing these days is vlogging. They are creating videos and building their YouTube channel. Tripod is one of the most important gadgets you require to create good quality videos. During the sale, Amazon is offering discounts on tripods. Some of the options are Digitek DTR 550LW Lightweight Tripod, PHOTRON Light-Weight Stedy 350 Tripod, among others.

Streaming devices

Amid the pandemic everyone is streaming more than ever before. If you are one of them buy yourself a Fire TV Stick from the Prime Day sale, available at the lowest ever pricing. The e-commerce platform is selling the Fire TV Stick at Rs 2399, additionally there are bank offers. With the help of the Fire TV Stick you will be able to turn your dumb TV into a smarter one.

UV Steriliser

The demand for UV Steriliser is growing with every passing day amid the on-going pandemic. Amazon is selling several UV Steriliser from multiple brands at a discounted price. Some of the options to consider are – HOME 360 TRU-V UVCare X among others.

LED Studio Camera Ring Light

To create professional short videos or vlog LED Studio Camera Ring Light is important. During the Amazon Prime Day sale 2020 the Childplaymate Dimmable LED Studio Camera Ring Light Photo Phone Video Light Annular Lamp is available at a discount price of Rs 899.

Powerbank

Amazon is offering discount on powerbanks. Ambrane powerbanks are available with 70 per cent off. Some of the best powerbanks available during the Prime Day sale are – Ambrane 10000mAh Li-Polymer Powerbank, Ambrane 15000mAh Li-Polymer Powerbank with Type C, Ambrane 15000mAh Li-Polymer Powerbank, Ambrane 10000mAh Li-Polymer Powerbank, among others.

Charging cables

        

Amazon is also provide discount of charging cables during the Prime day sale. Some of the mobile charging cables you can try out are from AmazonBasics, Xiaomi, Xmate, among others.

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