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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 182.55 Cr
More than 90 lakh vaccine doses administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload declines to 21,530 today; stands at 0.05% of India’s total Positive Cases
1,685 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.75%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.33%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 182.55 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,16,22,613 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 90 lakh  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10403330
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2nd Dose
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9994485
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Precaution Dose
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4398383
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18412557
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2nd Dose
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17496759
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Precaution Dose
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6745780
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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9006782
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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56607372
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2nd Dose
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36629914
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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554099674
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2nd Dose
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462064493
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202659572
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2nd Dose
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184401346
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126675891
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2nd Dose
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114860363
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Precaution Dose
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11118425
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Precaution Dose
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2,22,62,588
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Total
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1,82,55,75,126
Following a continuous downward trend, India’s Active Caseload has declined to 21,530 today, constituting 0.05% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.75%. 2,499 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,24,78,087.
1,685 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 6,91,425 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 78.56 Cr  cumulative tests.
There has been a sustained fall in the weekly and daily Positivity Rates too. Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.33% and the Daily Positivity rate is also reported to be 0.24%.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 524
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 196.75 Crore
More than 11 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 196.75 Crore  today. More than 11 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10408546
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2nd Dose
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10059789
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Precaution Dose
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5591235
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18422689
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2nd Dose
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17617559
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Precaution Dose
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9854112
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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36095945
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2nd Dose
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22012863
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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60223221
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2nd Dose
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48139918
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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558022087
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2nd Dose
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499316680
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Precaution Dose
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2293779
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203406606
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2nd Dose
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192986542
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Precaution Dose
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2234958
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127222444
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2nd Dose
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120514471
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Precaution Dose
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23136227
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1013801538
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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910647822
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Precaution Dose
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43110311
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Total
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1967559671
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 23rd June, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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61
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2nd Dose
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626
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Precaution Dose
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15125
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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129
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2nd Dose
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1300
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Precaution Dose
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57619
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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82265
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|
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2nd Dose
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197051
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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27294
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2nd Dose
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87298
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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27755
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2nd Dose
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303564
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Precaution Dose
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66787
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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4271
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2nd Dose
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69147
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Precaution Dose
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33984
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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3634
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2nd Dose
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48375
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Precaution Dose
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172707
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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145409
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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707361
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Precaution Dose
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346222
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Total
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1198992
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Government has launched of National Air Quality index and decided to leapfrog from BS-IV to BS-VI fuels standards to combat air pollution
E-Waste Management rules, 2022 notified to address problems related to e-waste
Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that pollution is one of the triggering factors for respiratory ailments and associated diseases. There is no conclusive data available in the country to establish direct correlation of death/ disease exclusively due to pollution. Health effects of pollution are synergistic manifestation of factors, which include food habits, occupational habits, socio-economic status, medical history, immunity, heredity, etc., of the individuals.
It was stated that Central Pollution Control Board  has identified 131 cities , which were notified to protect human health) in the country which includes Kanpur city. Further, CPCB carried out environmental quality monitoring in 100 Industrial Areas, including Kanpur Industrial Area, during 2018 and evaluated Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index  scores. The Kanpur Industrial Area has CEPI score of 89.46. The Government has taken several steps to combat pollution in the country, which include:
- Notification of National Ambient Air Quality Standards,
- Notification of Emission standards for industrial sectors from time to time,
- Setting up of monitoring network for assessment of ambient air quality,
- Introduction of cleaner / alternate fuels like gaseous fuel ,
- Launching of National Air Quality index,
- Leapfrogging from BS-IV to BS-VI fuel standards.
Notifications of waste management rules/regulations which were issued include:
- Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016,
- E-Waste Management Rules, 2022,
- Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016,
- Bio-medical Waste Management Rules, 2016,
- Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules 2016,
- Utilization of Ash from Coal and Lignite based Thermal Power Plant 2021.
In the written reply it was stated that for abatement of water pollution and chemical pollution, the steps taken by the Government include formulation and notification of standards for effluents from industries and sewage treatment plants into land masses/water bodies. Enforcement of these standards is done by State Pollution Control Boards  through a consent mechanism to establish/operate; setting up of monitoring network for assessment of water quality; promotion of cleaner production processes, etc.
It was also stated that Central Pollution Control Board  and SPCB are empowered under Section 5 of the Environment  Act, 1986 for taking all necessary action for improvement of condition of environment.
Ministry of Finance
Demonetisation and its effect on Indian economy
No study on effect of withdrawal of legal tender character of the Specified Bank Notes  on Indian economy has been published by the Government. This was stated by the Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today. Certain studies on related matter has been published by RBI which are available on the website of RBI, the Minister added.
Withdrawal of legal tender character of the SBNs vide Notification S.O. 3407 dated 8th November, 2016, inter alia, led to detection of black money, increase in tax collection and widening of tax base.
During the period November 2016 to March 2017, the Income-tax Department conducted search and seizure actions in 900 groups leading to seizure of ₹900 crores, including cash of ₹636 crore and admission of undisclosed income of about ₹7,961 crore.
There was transfer of funds into formal channels due to significant improvement in tax compliance:
- Growth rate of 18% for F.Y. 2017-18 in net direct tax collections over F.Y.2016-17, which was highest in the preceding seven financial years.
- In 2017-18, Personal Income-tax  Advance Tax collections increased by 23.4% and PIT Self-Assessment Tax by 29.2% over those for F.Y. 2016-17.
A growth rate of 25% in the number of Income Tax Returns  filed with the Income-tax Department during F.Y. 2017-18, the highest rate achieved in the preceding five years.
The new ITR filers was about 1 crore 7 lakh as compared to 85.51 lakh during F.Y. 2016-17. In earlier years, the number of new filers was between 50 lakh and 66 lakh.
A growth rate of 17.2% was achieved in the number of returns filed by corporate tax payers during F.Y. 2017-18. It was more than 5 times the growth rate of 3% in F.Y. 2016-17 and 3.5% in F.Y. 2015-16.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds record participation in G20 Janbhagidari event, an initiative of MoE
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi lauded the record participation in G20 Janbhagidari event, an initiative of Ministry of Education.
As the central focus of India’s G20 Presidency, Ministry of Education is organizing a series of activities & programs aiming at promoting & endorsing the theme of “Ensuring Foundation Literacy and Numeracy ” especially in the context of blended learning.
More than 1.5 crore individuals, including students, teachers and community members, have enthusiastically joined this initiative so far.
In reply to tweet thread by Ministry of Education, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Thrilled by this record participation. This reinforces our shared vision for an inclusive and sustainable future. Compliments to all those who have taken part and strengthened India’s G-20 Presidency.”
Ministry of Defence
EAC PLANS FIGHTER OPS FROM KOLKATA & ANDAL AIRFIELDS
Kolkata, October 16, 2019
Eastern Air Command has planned fighter operations from six airfields in its area of operations namely Dimapur, Imphal, Guwahati, Kolkata, Pasighat and Andal.
The exercise will be in two phases from 16-19 Oct 2019 and 29 Oct to 01 Nov 2019 and will be part of capability build up and operational training from dispersed locations in case of hostilities.
The exercise will familiarize the IAF crew with the procedure of flying at these busy airfields and coordinate with civilian counterparts.
It will help familiarising the civilian functionaries at these airfields in the conduct of military ops.
The SU 30 MKi and Hawk 132 will be taking part in this exercise.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Recovery Rate climbs a new high of nearly 68%
Case Fatality Rate  continues falling, stands at 2.05% today
India continues on the path of COVID-19 management boosted by two significant achievements, continuously rising recovery rate among the COVID-19 patients and Case Fatality Rate that has remained much below the global average. While the former is at a record high of 68%, the latter has touched a new low of 2.05%, thus ensuring low mortality among COVID-19 patients. These two in tandem have enabled a higher and rising difference  between the number of recovered patients and active cases in India.
The total recoveries have jumped to 13,78,105 with recovery of 49,769 patients in the last 24 hours.
Ramped up hospital infrastructure and emphasis on efficient treatment of hospitalized patients through the Standard of Care incorporated in the Clinical Treatment Protocol issued by the Centre, have effectively ensured improvement in the recovery rate. The average daily recovered cases  have increased from around 26000 cases to 44000 cases in the last 2 weeks.
Sustained efforts by the Centre and State/UT governments through focused & coordinated containment, widespread testing combined with supervised isolation and effective treatment have together ensured the decline in the percentage of active cases and rise of the percentage recovered cases.
There has been significant and sustained increase in the number of daily new recovered cases too.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf.
Ministry of Defence
Navika Sagar Parikrama INSV Tarini enters port Stanley Falkland Islands
INSV Tarini entered Port Stanley  today during it’s maiden voyage to circumnavigate the globe. This is the first-ever Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew. The vessel is skippered by Lieutenant Commander Vartika Joshi, and the crew comprises Lieutenant Commanders Pratibha Jamwal, P Swathi, and Lieutenants S Vijaya Devi, B Aishwarya and Payal Gupta.
Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri had flagged-off INSV Tarini from Goa on 10 September 17. The vessel has covered approximately 15000 Nautical miles from Goa, crossing the Equator on 25 September 17, Cape Leeuwin on 09 November 17 and Cape Horn on 18 January 18.
The vessel and the crew experienced rough weather and stormy winds during the passage across the Pacific ocean that spanned 41 days. This coupled with the extremely cold climatic conditions prevailing in the region, proved to be a daunting task to overcome for the Indian Navy crew. Winds in excess of 60 knots and waves upto 7 meters were experienced on this leg of the passage.
The indigenously-built INSV Tarini is a 56-foot sailing vessel, which was inducted in the Indian Navy earlier this year, and showcases the ‘Make in India’ initiative on the International forum.
The expedition titled ‘Navika Sagar Parikrama’, is in consonance with the National policy to empower women to attain their full potential. It also aims to showcase ‘Nari Shakti’ on the world platform and help revolutionise societal attitudes and mindset towards women in India by raising visibility of their participation in challenging environs.
The vessel is scheduled to return to Goa in April 2018, on completion of the voyage. The expedition is being covered in five legs, with stop-overs at four ports: Fremantle , Lyttleton , Port Stanley , and Cape Town . Presently, the vessel has covered three of the five legs of the voyage, with the first port halt at Fremantle  in October and the second at Lyttelton  in November last year.
The crew has also been collating and updating meteorological, ocean and wave data on a regular basis for accurate weather forecast by India Meteorological Department , as also monitoring marine pollution on the high seas. They would interact extensively with the local populace, especially children, during the port halt to promote Ocean sailing and the spirit of adventure.
The vessel is likely to depart Port Stanley on 4 Feb 18.
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Ministry of Defence
DELIVERY OF THE SECOND SHIP OF PROJECT 15B Y 12705 
Y 12705 , the second ship of Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited , was delivered to the Indian Navy on 24 Nov 22. The contract for four ships of Project 15B was signed on 28 January 2011. This Project is a follow-on of the Kolkata class  destroyers commissioned in the last decade and the lead ship of the Project - INS Visakhapatnam has already been commissioned into the Indian Navy on 21 Nov 21.
Designed by the Warship Design Bureau, Indian Navy’s in-house organisation; and built by M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai; the four ships of the Project are christened after major cities from all four corners of the country, viz. Visakhapatnam, Mormugao, Imphal and Surat.
The keel of Mormugao was laid in June 2015 and the ship was launched on 17 Sep 2016. The design has largely maintained the hull form, propulsion machinery, many platform equipment and major weapons & sensors as the Kolkata class to benefit from series production.
The ship is 163 metres long and 17 metres wide, displaces 7400 tonnes when fully loaded and has a maximum speed of 30 knots. Apart from myriad indigenous equipment in the ‘Float’ and ‘Move’ categories, the destroyer is also installed with under-mentioned major indigenous weapons. The overall indigenous content of the project is approx. 75%.
 Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles 
 BrahMos Surface-to-Surface Missiles 
 Indigenous Torpedo Tube Launchers 
 Anti-Submarine Indigenous Rocket Launchers 
 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount 
The ship had sailed out for her maiden sea sortie on 19 Dec 21 to coincide with the Goa Liberation Day and the ship has now been delivered. The delivery of Mormugao is an affirmation of the impetus being given by the Government of India and the Indian Navy towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ as part of celebration of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The early induction of the destroyer, almost 03 months prior to the contractual date, despite the COVID challenges, is a tribute to the collaborative efforts of large number of stake holders and would enhance the maritime prowess of the country in the Indian Ocean Region.
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Cabinet
Boost to Public Transport and Connectivity in Patna
Cabinet approves Patna Metro Rail Project comprising two corridors
 Danapur to Mithapur  Patna Railway Station of New ISBT
26.94 km stretch of Metro from Danapur to Mithapur corridor
14.45 km stretch of Metro from Patna Junction to New ISBT
Rs.13,365.77 crore metro project to be completed in five years
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Patna Metro Rail Project having two Metro Rail Corridors,namely  Danapur to Mithapur  Patna Railway Stationof New ISBT at an estimated cost of Rs.13365.77 crore.
Project Details:
- The Project will be completed in five years.
- Danapur Cantt to Mithapur corridor will pass through the heart of city and connect densely populated areas Raza Bazar, Secretariat, High Court, Law University Railway Station.
- Patna Jn. to ISBT corridor will connect Gandhi Maidan, PMCH, Patna University, Rajendra Nagar, Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Transport Nagar and ISBT.
- The Metro will provide Eco friendly and sustainable Public Transport to residents, commuters, industrial workers, visitors and travelers.
Patna Metro Project Highlights:
- The length of Danapur to Mithapur corridor is 16.94 km, which is mostly underground  and partly elevated  and comprises of 11 Stations .
- The length of Patna Station to New ISBT corridor is 14.45 km, which is mostly elevated  and partly underground  and comprising of 12 stations .
The existing population of 26.23 lakh of Patna agglomeration area is expected to be benefitted by Patna Metro Rail Project directly and indirectly.
The approved corridors will be having Multimodal Integration with Railway Stations &ISBT Station and will have feeder network of Bus, Intermediate Public Transport  and Non Motorised Transport . The Project will have non-fare box revenue from rental & advertisement as well asValue Capture Financing  through mechanism of Transit Oriented Development  and Transfer of Development Rights .
The residential areas along this Metro Rail corridorsshall be immensely benefitted by this project, as the people of these areas will be able to travel on trains from their own neighborhoods to reach different areas of the city conveniently.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in a prominent Real Estate Group of North India
The Income Tax Department carried out search & seizure operations on 14.03.2022 in the case of a leading Real Estate Group active in Northern India. The search action covered more than 45 premises in Delhi & NCR, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Lucknow and Indore.
A large number of incriminating evidences including hard copy documents and digital data have been found & seized during the search. The seized evidences contain unaccounted ‘on-money’ cash receipt data of the group from various customers for more than 10 years. The key employees/business heads of various projects have stated the modus operandi of the group and have admitted that the group has generated unaccounted income by accepting ‘on-money’ unaccounted cash from its customers which have not been recorded in the regular books of account. Evidence of receipt of such ‘on-money’ exceeding Rs. 3,000 crore has been gathered so far.
The perusal of evidences further reveals that they contain particulars of investors from whom, the group has received cash loans amounting to Rs. 450 crore.
The search action has led to the seizure of unaccounted cash of more than Rs. 25 crore and jewellery worth Rs. 5 crore. Moreover, 11 lockers have been placed under restraint, and are yet to be operated.
Further investigations are in progress.