CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state is at the top position in India’s COVID-19 vaccination drive?
A
Maharashtra
B
Uttar Pradesh States
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Karnataka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a historic achievement, India’s cumulative COVID19 vaccination drive has surpassed the 200-Crore milestone today. As per provisional reports till 1 pm today, a total of 2, 00, 00, 15, 631 doses have been administered across the country. This has been achieved through 2, 63, 26, 111 sessions.

Detailed explanation-2: -India rolled out the world’s largest vaccination drive on January 16 to vaccinate around 300 million priority groups against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). COVID-19 vaccines will be administered at 3, 006 sites in all its states and union territories.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was later expanded to all adults. A vaccine programme for 15- to 18-year-olds began in January, and for 12- to -14-year-olds in March. According to India’s health ministry, 98% of adults have received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine, while 90% have been fully vaccinated.

Detailed explanation-4: -Covishield (Oxford/ AstraZeneca formulation)

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