India is experiencing a rise in Covid-19 cases, particularly in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Health authorities emphasise caution, with active cases surpassing 1,000 nationwide. Two new Covid-19 sub-variants are under monitoring, but severity remains low.
3 min read27 May 2025The JN.1 variant is a descendant of the Omicron BA.2.86 lineage. First discovered in August 2023, JN.1 “has acquired the ability to transmit efficiently through an additional one or two mutations,” as per Johns Hopkins Medicine.
2 min read19 May 2025The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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