Synopsis: Critical analysis of the social security code 2020 reveals that it is short of providing universal social security for informal workers. Background Informal workers constitute 91% of the workforce. The Pandemic had pushed them into severe poverty and debt burden due to loss of livelihoods. Social security arrangements could have saved them from the… Continue reading Analysing the Social security code 2020 for Informal Workforce
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Rising Cyclone Intensity and Frequency due to Micro-Climatic Changes
Synopsis: According to the Council on Energy, Environment and Water(CEEW) report the cyclone frequency has doubled after 2005 in India. Micro Climatic Changes are contributing to this change. Contents1 Key Findings of the report:2 Reasons behind the increasing intensity of cyclones on western coastal areas3 Vulnerable States:4 Other States:5 Initiatives by the government:6 Recommendations: Key Findings… Continue reading Rising Cyclone Intensity and Frequency due to Micro-Climatic Changes
Steps and Suggestions to Handle Cyclone related Disasters
Synopsis: Precise forecasts and resilience-building are very important in handling severe cyclones. Introduction Cyclone Tauktae has become a severe cyclonic storm. It is throwing huge volumes of water all along the west coast. It caused loss of life in Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, before fading overland. Thousands of people had to be evacuated… Continue reading Steps and Suggestions to Handle Cyclone related Disasters
Significance of India’s Diaspora
Synopsis: India needs to remain engaged with the members of the Progressive Democratic Party in the US, despite a difference of opinions. Background Firstly, India and South Africa proposed a temporary TRIPS waiver at WTO to waive Intellectual Property Rights on Covid-related innovations. Secondly, Relaxation in IPR will boost the manufacturing of Covid related medical… Continue reading Significance of India’s Diaspora
Measures to Prevent Future Waves of Pandemic Disaster
Synopsis: India needs to enhance its surveillance system, vaccinate its population, and reprioritise healthcare services. It will prevent future waves of pandemics. What measures should be taken to prevent future waves of pandemic disaster? First, we need inputs of a strong surveillance system to identify or predict future waves. Identifying upcoming waves is very important in… Continue reading Measures to Prevent Future Waves of Pandemic Disaster
Role of ICMR in Facilitating Evidence-based Treatment
Synopsis: ICMR must assess evidence and provide specific recommendation on treatment. An Evidence-based Treatment will build public trust in the health care system. Background Drugs and therapies are being used for the Covid-19 treatment, without clear evidence. For instance, convalescent plasma therapy (CPT), Hydroxychloroquine, and the anti-parasitic drug, ivermectin. Evidence-based ICMR guidelines can control this… Continue reading Role of ICMR in Facilitating Evidence-based Treatment
Misuse of Sedition law in India
Synopsis – Unwarranted arrest of MP in Andhra Pradesh is another example of the misuse of the Sedition law in India relating to exciting disaffection against the government. Introduction- Section 124-A [which deals with sedition law] has been misused in a number of cases in India. One of them is the unwarranted arrest of K.… Continue reading Misuse of Sedition law in India
West Asia’s Diplomatic Resets
Synopsis: Factors responsible for the diplomatic engagements between West Asian rivals and India’s opportunity to assist West Asia in providing regional security. Background In the last few months, many West Asian nations have made efforts to bridge their diplomatic ties with their rival nations. One, the most significant one is the recent interaction between Saudi… Continue reading West Asia’s Diplomatic Resets
Method to Estimate COVID-19 Deaths in India
Synopsis: Instead, of calculating the ‘excess’ death at the national level, Excess death calculated at the District level will provide a more accurate estimation of COVID-19 deaths in India. Background To understand the magnitude of the pandemic there is a need for estimating COVID-19 deaths globally and in India. The most commonly used approach is the… Continue reading Method to Estimate COVID-19 Deaths in India
India’s Palestine policy
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Background:4 India’s Palestine Policy5 Evolving Nature of India’s Palestine policy: Synopsis: India’s statement at the recent UNSC meeting points towards the evolving nature of India’s Palestine policy. The country backed Palestine but without any reference to Jerusalem or its borders. Background: The violence between Israel and Hamas has intensified since the May… Continue reading India’s Palestine policy
