Synopsis: Governor Dhankhar’s official visit to violence-hit areas is a breach of constitutional propriety. Introduction The West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar’s recently visited areas hit by post-poll violence in Cooch Behar. This starts grave disobedience of the limits of constitutional decorum. The governor ignored the norm that constitutional heads should not show their differences with… Continue reading Breach of Constitutional Propriety by Governor
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State should form a joint committee to negotiate COVID vaccine price
Synopsis- Vaccine Price, availability and affordability [for 18-44 age group] would require a coordinated effort from state governments. Introduction- The central government has pulled out from the third phase of the vaccination drive. The center has provided state governments’ the full responsibility for vaccinating [a group that constitutes about 40 per cent of the population].… Continue reading State should form a joint committee to negotiate COVID vaccine price
Treating Israel-Palestine issue with a humanitarian response
Synopsis: The Israel-Palestine issue should be looked beyond geopolitical opportunities. The world leaders must come forward and treat the issue with basic dignity and justice. Contents1 Background:2 Indifferent Response :3 Imperial Response to Israel-Palestine issue:4 Humanitarian Response to Israel-Palestine issue:5 Suggestions to resolve Israel-Palestine issue: Background: The Israel-Palestine issue is one of the world’s longest-running… Continue reading Treating Israel-Palestine issue with a humanitarian response
Measures to control the impact of Pandemic in rural India
Synopsis: To limit the impact of Pandemic in rural India, states must produce reliable data on Covid-19 infection. State governments need to build capacities and involve panchayats in Covid-19 response. Background of Pandemic in rural India To tackle the second wave, active coordination between all three tiers of Government (The union, the State and Panchayat)… Continue reading Measures to control the impact of Pandemic in rural India
India’s Vaccine exports are guided by good diplomacy and good epidemiology
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Background:4 Reasons behind vaccine exports:5 Various steps to enhance vaccine availability in India: Synopsis: The vaccine exports by India have not obstructed its efforts in tackling the Covid-19 outbreak. Rather it is a strategy guided by good diplomacy, good economics and good epidemiology. That is immensely beneficial for the country. Background: As… Continue reading India’s Vaccine exports are guided by good diplomacy and good epidemiology
ASEAN’s Initiative to End Political Crisis in Myanmar
Synopsis: ASEAN’s initiative is trying to resolve the political crisis in Myanmar through peaceful mediation. It is a shining example of how regional grouping can be helpful in diffusing crises in its member countries. Background People in Myanmar organized a civil disobedience movement against the military. They demanded the release of their elected leaders and… Continue reading ASEAN’s Initiative to End Political Crisis in Myanmar
Gauhati High Court Questions FCRA Amendment Act
Synopsis: The Gauhati High Court questions the new FCRA Amendment Act. Introduction: An Assam-based NGO has filed a petition in the Gauhati High Court against an amended provision of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act(FCRA). As the amendment makes Aadhaar mandatory for opening and operating the account in Delhi. FCRA Amendment Act, 2020: The FCRA amendment has… Continue reading Gauhati High Court Questions FCRA Amendment Act
Centre Should Relook its Vaccine Policy
Synopsis: The vaccine policy of the government would enhance the difficulties of states and the vulnerable population. It would give greater benefit to the affluent class and the urban regions. Therefore, the center must relook it in order to make it more equitable. Contents1 Background:2 About the Vaccine Policy:3 Issues with vaccine policy that demands a… Continue reading Centre Should Relook its Vaccine Policy
Expansion of Social Security Net is Need of the Hour
Synopsis: The pandemic and the subsequent lockdown have hurt the poor on multiple fronts of healthcare, livelihood, and hunger. Both urban and rural regions are facing difficulties, however, miseries in rural regions were less due to wide coverage of social security net. This calls for expanding social security nets across the country. Background: The April… Continue reading Expansion of Social Security Net is Need of the Hour
Consequences of Neglecting Science Education
Synopsis: Neglect of Science education on disease control and health is one of the main reasons for the current Covid crisis in India. How Science Education can help in controlling the spread of disease? Firstly, many waterborne diseases in India could be prevented if children are taught the science behind the origin and causes… Continue reading Consequences of Neglecting Science Education
