National Task Force for Transparent Oxygen Allocation

Synopsis The supreme court has constituted a National Task Force for transparent oxygen allocation. It is a 12 member body constituted to guide the central government allocation of medical oxygen to the states. Further, it will also recommend a framework for broader pandemic preparedness and response. Contents1 Background2 Working and Mandate of Task Force:3 Benefits… Continue reading National Task Force for Transparent Oxygen Allocation

Solving Present Health Care Crisis With Lessons from Green Revolution

Synopsis: India is facing a severe shortage of healthcare infrastructure. But, this is not the first time. India has already tackled a food shortage which was worse than this during the 1960s by the green revolution. Contents1 Introduction:2 The Situation of India during the 1960s:3 Advantages for present India vis-à-vis 1960s:4 Suggestions: Introduction: India is witnessing… Continue reading Solving Present Health Care Crisis With Lessons from Green Revolution

EAC Recommends the Great Nicobar Development Plan for EIA Study

Synopsis: The Environment Appraisal Committee has recommended the  Great Nicobar Development plan for grant of terms of reference for EIA studies. The committee also flagged a few critical concerns. Contents1 Introduction 2 About the NITI Aayog’s Great Nicobar Development plan:3 About the Environment Appraisal Committee:4 What were the concerns of the committee?5 Action points suggested by… Continue reading EAC Recommends the Great Nicobar Development Plan for EIA Study

US Support to TRIPS Waiver – Challenges Ahead

Synopsis – US is supporting the TRIPS waiver on Covid-19 Vaccines. However, it may take much more time and effort to take benefits out of it. Contents1 Introduction2 Why developed countries were against the proposal to waive TRIPS?3 TRIPS Waiver Challenges- 4 Recommendations-  Introduction Firstly, the US is supporting a temporary waiver of the TRIPS agreement… Continue reading US Support to TRIPS Waiver – Challenges Ahead

Nation wide lockdown is an Opportunity to Improve Health Infrastructure

Synopsis – At last, states are implementing strict lockdowns. It is to handle the out-of-control spread of Coronavirus infection. Now, states should use this opportunity to improve health infrastructure in the country. Introduction  Life threat from a mutating virus has aggravated manifold. An increase in Covid cases from 9,000 new daily in early February to… Continue reading Nation wide lockdown is an Opportunity to Improve Health Infrastructure

Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works?

Synopsis: Taiwan detected its 1st case of Covid-19 in January 2020. However, it managed to control the pandemic effectively despite the adverse circumstances. With India suffering heavily from Covid-19, it becomes important to have a good look at the Taiwan Covid-19 model. Introduction A novel form of pneumonia was first emerged in Wuhan, China, in… Continue reading Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works?

How India’s Diaspora in US helped India in COVID Crisis

Synopsis – The Indian diaspora contributed to the US’s decision to allow raw materials for COVID-19 vaccines for India. Introduction- The US in a decision had denied India the raw material for vaccine preparation. It justified this decision with its America First policy. The US was criticized for not doing enough to aid India, which… Continue reading How India’s Diaspora in US helped India in COVID Crisis

Critical Analysis of U.S Support to temporary Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines

Synopsis: Arguments, provided by MNC’s against Patent waiver on Covid technologies, are baseless. WTO should make efforts to bring consensus among nations for a temporary waiver. Contents1 Background2 Why the reasons, given for not accepting the Patent waiver proposal, are baseless?3 What are the other alternatives proposed for Patent waiver?4 What is the way forward?… Continue reading Critical Analysis of U.S Support to temporary Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines

Significance of Rent Waiver in tackling Reverse Migration

Synopsis:  State support for food and income along with rent waiver during the pandemic to workers and migrants can stop reverse migration.  Why waive rents for migrants during the pandemic crisis? One,  According to the findings by the RMKU and the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) in Jaipur, on a survey of 500 domestic… Continue reading Significance of Rent Waiver in tackling Reverse Migration

Indian Offshore Model will Dominate Global IT Sector

Synopsis: The Indian IT industry will dominate the global landscape due to various advantages associated with the offshore model Contents1 Introduction:2 What is the offshore model or the Work from home model?3 Why is India becoming an attractive market for tech companies?4 Advantages of Work from Home Model or Offshore Model:5 Limitations of Work from… Continue reading Indian Offshore Model will Dominate Global IT Sector

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