Global covid-19 infections hit a record high over the past seven day period.
Almost 900000 cases were detected on average each day around the world between 22-28.
Although studies have suggested Omicron is less deadly but huge number of patients may overwhelm hospitals.
# Pakistan
Pakistan has acquired a full squardon of 25 Chinese multirole J-10C fighter jets in response to India’s rafale fighter jet.
This has been informed by Pakistan’s interior minister Sheikh Rasheed.
The J-10C fighter aircraft has been the part of joint exercise of Pakistan and China last year.
# Bad loans
The RBI’s half yearly stress tests indicate that bad loans could worsen over the next 12 months.
But the bad loans will still be in single digit even in worst case scenario.
# Tigers
A total of 126 tiger deaths were recorded in 2021, the highest in a decade.
Data sourced from the national tiger conservation authority till December 29 this year revealed that 60 of the 126 big cats fell prey to poachers, accidents and man-animal conflicts.
Madhya pradesh topped the losses with 42 deaths, followed by Maharashtra (26) and Karnataka (15).
# Atal innovation rankings
IIT Madras topped the list followed by IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi in the latest Atal innovation rankings.
They were ranked in the category of centrally funded universities.