Synopsis: The consequences of the Covid 19 pandemic second wave have far-reaching strategic implications on India’s Foreign policy. What are the likely impacts on India’s foreign policy? First, India’s Supremacy at the regional level (in South Asia) will decline in the future. India’s traditional primacy in the region was built on a mix of material… Continue reading Impact of the Pandemic on India’s foreign Policy
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Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities
Synopsis: The government is not showing any Apathy towards Migrant communities to address the challenges faced by them. It is despite their increased vulnerability to the shocks in the economy. Contents1 Background2 About Migrants3 What are the challenges faced by the migrant population?4 What needs to be done? Background The second wave of the Pandemic… Continue reading Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities
New Malaria Vaccine Can be a Game Changer in Curtailing Malaria
Synopsis: Phase 2b clinical trials of R21/Matrix M (a new malaria vaccine) have shown the efficacy of 77%. It is a new version of RTS, S — another candidate against malaria. Experts believe that this new version could be a game-changer in curtailing the spread of malaria across the globe, especially during pandemic times. Contents1… Continue reading New Malaria Vaccine Can be a Game Changer in Curtailing Malaria
Opportunities in India-UK relations
Synopsis: Through this article, we will discuss the contentious issue hampering India-UK relations as well as possible opportunities of convergence for mutual development. Background India- Britain summit is set to take place digitally. The two leaders are expected to announce a 10-year roadmap to transform the bilateral relationship that will cover a range of areas.… Continue reading Opportunities in India-UK relations
One Health Approach – Significance and Steps Taken by India
Synopsis:Covid-19 has once again shown the degree of chaos that can be spread by zoonotic diseases. This gives India an opportunity to work on the One Health approach. Contents1 Background2 What is the One Health Approach?3 Steps taken by India towards ‘One Health’:4 Challenges hindering the success of one health approach:5 Way Forward: Background In… Continue reading One Health Approach – Significance and Steps Taken by India
Managing Vaccine Shortage by Proper Gap Between Vaccinations
Synopsis: To achieve universal vaccination, India needs to work on a few out-of-the-box solutions for vaccine shortage. For example, increasing the gap between vaccination effectively. Contents1 Introduction: 2 Vaccine shortage:3 How India expected to tackle the vaccine shortage?4 Interval between two doses:5 Present condition of vaccination in India:6 Suggestions to avoid vaccine shortage: Introduction: The New… Continue reading Managing Vaccine Shortage by Proper Gap Between Vaccinations
Climate Change is Shifting Earth’s Axis of Rotation
Synopsis-According to a new study, loss of water on land is shifting the earth’s axis of rotation. The reasons behind loss of water are ice melting and human-induced factors [such as excessive groundwater pumping]. Contents1 Introduction-2 Concept of earth’s axis of rotation and polar motion3 Key finding of the study-4 What are the major factors… Continue reading Climate Change is Shifting Earth’s Axis of Rotation
The Nuclear Challenge from North Korea
Synopsis: North Korea’s economic doubts and the U.S.’s nuclearization distresses need to be addressed. Introduction North Korea and the US are headed towards a diplomatic showdown. This was a result of Biden’s call for strict discouragement in response to North Korea’s nuclear programme. Pyongyang accused the Biden administration of being hostile. Mr Biden said… Continue reading The Nuclear Challenge from North Korea
US forces in Afghanistan Starts their Final Phase of Withdrawal
Synopsis: The US President has formally started the final phase of withdrawal of US forces in Afghanistan. The President has also set September 11 as the deadline for withdrawal. Why are US forces in Afghanistan? On 11 September 2001, attacks in the United States killed nearly 3,000 people. Osama bin Laden, the head of al-Qaeda… Continue reading US forces in Afghanistan Starts their Final Phase of Withdrawal
Natural Gas Can be India’s Alternative Road to Clean Energy
Synopsis: India should not solely focus on the end goal of decarbonisation. First it must try to ‘green’ its fossil fuel energy bag by increasing the share of natural gas. Introduction Policymakers, climate diplomats, academicians, corporates, and NGOs are currently focussed on the concept of net-zero carbon emissions. Also, they are looking for the suitable… Continue reading Natural Gas Can be India’s Alternative Road to Clean Energy
