Synopsis – There is a correlation between Non-Communicable Diseases [NCD] mortality rates and COVID-19 case fatalities. Government should focus on reducing the impact of Non-Communicable Diseases(NCD). Contents1 Introduction-2 What is India’s NCD strategy?3 Suggestions to tackle the twin challenges of the COVID pandemic and NCD morbidities4 Way forward- Introduction- Studies showed that over 70 per… Continue reading Twin challenge of COVID-19 Pandemic and Non-communicable diseases
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Child labour in India- Need of Effective Policy making and programmatic interventions
Synopsis: India needs to address the causative factors for Child labor through effective Policymaking and programmatic interventions. It should aim at the elimination of child labor in all its forms by 2025. Contents1 Background2 How right policymaking and programmatic interventions can reduce the instance of Child labour?3 What are the factors that need to be… Continue reading Child labour in India- Need of Effective Policy making and programmatic interventions
Challenges of India’s COVID Diplomacy 2.0
Synopsis: India’s Covid Diplomacy 2.0 is focused on managing many challenges. The majority of these challenges arise due to Covid mismanagement. Read– Proactive Diplomacy Background During the first wave of the pandemic, India’s Covid-19 diplomacy was focused on coordinating exports of COVID-19 medicines. Further, it focussed on the repatriation of Indians from abroad under ‘Vande… Continue reading Challenges of India’s COVID Diplomacy 2.0
The Case of Caste-Based Violence against Women
Synopsis: The Supreme Court convicted the accused of rape under Section 376 of IPC (Indian Penal Code) in the recent Patan Jamal Vali v. State of Andhra Pradesh case. However, the conviction under the Prevention of Atrocities Act (PoA) was set aside. It shows insensitivity towards the recognition of caste-based violence against women in India.… Continue reading The Case of Caste-Based Violence against Women
Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy
Synopsis: The significant social media intermediaries (including whatsapp) are unhappy with the traceability provision under the new IT rules. This would end the encryption feature on messaging platforms and would undermine users’ privacy. This calls for reconsidering the concerning provisions of new rules. Contents1 Background:2 What is Traceability Provision?3 Why does the Government want to… Continue reading Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy
Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Brief History of Israel-Palestine Issue:4 What is the Indian Model of Coexistence?5 Why should the Indian Model be adopted? Synopsis: The Israel-Palestine conflict has been going on for almost a century now. The recent escalation took place on 11th May and took the lives of many people on both sides. Experts believe… Continue reading Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict
How govts can support Covid Orphans?
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?
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
