This article on NFHS-5 results has been developed based on the Indian Express Article under the title ‘Give children weight’ that appeared in the news on 17th December 2020. Situation of Nutrition in India as per NFHS-5 survey and other measures As per the National Family Health Survey 2015-16 (NFHS-4), 35.7 per cent children below five… Continue reading What are the implications of Initial NFHS-5 results?
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Why antitrust lawsuits are being filed repeatedly against tech giants like Facebook?
The issue of anti-competitive practices by Tech giants has come into the light again as recently, an antitrust lawsuit was filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and governments of 48 US states against the tech giant Facebook, accusing it of crushing smaller competitors by abusing its dominant market position. Specific instances of acquisitions of… Continue reading Why antitrust lawsuits are being filed repeatedly against tech giants like Facebook?
What is net zero target? How fair and realistic these targets are?
Climate Ambition Summit, co-hosted by the UK, France, and the UN, on the fifth anniversary of the 2015 Paris Agreement has brought back the debate on the fairness issues regarding the Net Zero targets and the pathways regarding greenhouse gas emission reduction. Status of emission reduction Countries were expected to submit their upgraded national target… Continue reading What is net zero target? How fair and realistic these targets are?
Anganwadi centres are in urgent need of an overhaul. Explain
What is the Anganwadi Centre? Anganwadi centers (Hindi for courtyard shelter) were started by the Indian government in 1975 as part of the Integrated Child Development Services program (ICDS) to combat child hunger and malnutrition. However, it evolved to provide other basic services related to primary learning activities and health care such as contraceptive and… Continue reading Anganwadi centres are in urgent need of an overhaul. Explain
Qrious Project: Why petrol price is increasing in India? How and why should India achieve “End of oil-age”?
Adding to the already high stress on the economy due to technical recession and inflation, OIL MARKETING companies have hiked the prices of petrol and diesel by over Rs. 2 and by nearly Rs. 3.50, respectively, since November 19, after a period of 59 days when prices were held static. But why the petrol price… Continue reading Qrious Project: Why petrol price is increasing in India? How and why should India achieve “End of oil-age”?
Central Vista Project: What are the benefits and issues associated to it?
Amid the controversies surrounding the Central Vista Project, the PM of India laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building. Objections were raised against the project due to the land-use changes and environmental clearances issue to the project by authorities. The matter is being heard by the Supreme Court. In its recent order, the… Continue reading Central Vista Project: What are the benefits and issues associated to it?
Process and Issues linked to Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) of COVID Vaccines in India
Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) This article explains the process of Emergency Use authorization, based on The Indian Express Article “Three Covid-19 vaccine developers seek emergency use approval in India” Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has received applications from 3 vaccine developers seeking Emergency Use Authorisation/Approval (EUA) for their candidate Covid-19 vaccines which are still… Continue reading Process and Issues linked to Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) of COVID Vaccines in India
Progress on Paris Climate Change Agreement: In India and world
About Paris Agreement (COP 21) As the Kyoto Protocol ultimately failed to induce significant emission reductions on a global scale, the Paris Agreement was adopted at the COP21 held in Paris. It aims to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change and specifies long-term goals regarding global average temperatures, adaptation to climate… Continue reading Progress on Paris Climate Change Agreement: In India and world
India-Canada relationship
How India-Canada ties evolved? What are the challenges and opportunities exist in India-Canada ties? This article is based on The Hindu Article “India summons Canadian High Commissioner; issues demarche over Trudeau’s remarks” Relevance: Recently Canadian Prime Minister expressed his views on Indian farm Bills and supported farmer’s protest. Similarly, Canadian PM’s coalition partner also praised… Continue reading India-Canada relationship
How Tropical cyclones are formed?
News: Cyclone Burevi has weakened into a deep depression as its interaction with a landmass in Tamil Nadu has slowed its movement and intensity. Cyclonic disturbances are rapid weather systems, which include weather depressions, deep depressions, and tropical cyclones (of severe, very severe, extremely severe, and super cyclonic storms depending on their intensity). What is… Continue reading How Tropical cyclones are formed?
