Synopsis: Short, medium- and long-term solutions are needed for the care and protection of covid orphans. Contents1 Vulnerability of Children due to the impact of Pandemic2 How govt can support covid orphans?3 Midterm solutions4 Long-term solutions Vulnerability of Children due to the impact of Pandemic Children’s safety, health, holistic development, and even their very futures… Continue reading How govts can support Covid Orphans?
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Issues with Tarun Tejpal case judgment
Synopsis: Tarun Tejpal case judgment needs to be overturned. It will, otherwise, remain as a bad precedent that will impede the workplace safety of women. Background Tarun Tejpal, the former Tehelka editor-in-chief was accused of sexually assaulting his female colleague. Followingly he was arrested and released on bail by the Supreme Court. Recently, an Additional… Continue reading Issues with Tarun Tejpal case judgment
Factors Affecting Growth of Block Chain technology in India
Synopsis: There are many positive benefits in utilising blockchain technology. However, regulatory uncertainties in Policymaking have impeded the growth of Blockchain technology in India. Contents1 Background2 Why India is hesitant to accept cryptocurrencies?3 What is the significance of Blockchain technology?4 Way forward Background Satoshi Nakamoto created the most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, in 2008, as a… Continue reading Factors Affecting Growth of Block Chain technology in India
Effects of Pandemic on Young Healthcare Workers
Synopsis: Need to give attention to the requirements of the most vulnerable members of the caregiving team i.e. young healthcare workers. Introduction young medical interns, postgraduates, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, etc are at the lowest steps in the hierarchy of training. It seems fair from an academic view and is according to any professional training path.… Continue reading Effects of Pandemic on Young Healthcare Workers
Highlights of 43rd GST Council Meeting
Synopsis- Key recommendations made during 43rd GST Council meeting and why it is a missed opportunity. Contents1 Introduction 2 Key recommendations during 43rd GST council meeting3 Key points missed in 43rd GST council meeting4 Way forward- Introduction 43rd GST Council Meeting took place recently. There were announcements of several measures. However, they failed to inspire any… Continue reading Highlights of 43rd GST Council Meeting
Resolving bottlenecks in procuring Pfizer’s vaccine
Synopsis – Pfizer has asked for certain conditions. They are in order to supply 5 million doses to India between July and October this year. Introduction According to reports, Pfizer is ready to supply five crore doses of the mRNA vaccines [developed with the German company BioNTech] between July and October. However, the company has… Continue reading Resolving bottlenecks in procuring Pfizer’s vaccine
Need for real-time data on public health
Synopsis: Having access to epidemiological real-time data on public health will help us to fight against the pandemic better by making informed choices. Background The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of data to governments in decision-making. However, India lacks real-time data on public health and the provision of health services. This necessitates the… Continue reading Need for real-time data on public health
The increasing prices of edible oil needs government intervention
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 India’s Demand of Edible Oil:4 Why are International Prices of Edible Oil rising?5 Suggestions to reduce prices of edible oil Synopsis: In the past year, the prices of edible oil increased significantly. There are many internal and external reasons behind the price rise. So, the government has to pay attention to the… Continue reading The increasing prices of edible oil needs government intervention
India’s Nepal policy needs to change for ensuring long-lasting friendship
Synopsis: There is widespread disbelief against India in Nepal. But that needs to be addressed by winning back the people’s trust. This will strengthen India’s Nepal policy Background As of now, Nepal’s parliament has been dissolved once again and dates for fresh elections are announced. The current dissolution has been challenged in the court by… Continue reading India’s Nepal policy needs to change for ensuring long-lasting friendship
Humanity matters, capitalism needs an upgrade
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: The COVID-19 vaccine crisis is a time when companies must rethink the resolve behind their existence. Introduction Capitalists are of the opinion that private producers of vaccines must make profits because it’s their compensation for investing in research and production. If the cost of vaccines is unaffordable for… Continue reading Humanity matters, capitalism needs an upgrade
