Synopsis: Herd Immunity can’t be attained solely by a rise in Covid-19 positive people. It is also dependent on the absolute number of susceptible individuals and the rate of transmission of the virus. Contents1 Background:2 What is Herd immunity?3 What is a Serological Survey?4 Understanding the current spread: –5 Future Trajectory: Background: The data from… Continue reading Understanding Herd Immunity and Rising Covid Cases in India
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The New Vaccine Strategy May Widen Inequality
Synopsis: The new vaccine strategy fails to address the issues of affordability and accessibility. It may contribute to widening inequality in access to health care. Background Recently, the Centre revised its vaccine strategy to accelerate its vaccination drive to bring the Second wave Covid 19 under control. The revised strategies are, One, Vaccine coverage is… Continue reading The New Vaccine Strategy May Widen Inequality
Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic
Synopsis: Food insecurity is rising among the most vulnerable populations due to 2nd wave of the pandemic. Hence, the government should take precautionary steps to save millions from hunger and food insecurity. Background Even before the pandemic, India’s efforts to tackle the food security crisis have been poor. For example, India ranks 102 among 117… Continue reading Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic
Need of Special Insurance Cover for Police Personnel
Synopsis: The second wave Covid-19 virus is producing greater challenges in front of frontline workers (including police personnel) than the first wave. Hence, the special insurance cover for police personnel of 50 lakh rupees must be revived and extended to all front-line workers. Contents1 Background:2 Challenges Faced by Police in First Lockdown:3 How is the… Continue reading Need of Special Insurance Cover for Police Personnel
A Crisis of Reverse Migration
Synopsis- As the Covid-19 curb expands, a crisis of reverse migration of labors from manufacturing centers to native places has appeared once again. Introduction- The second wave of COVID-19 brings a threat of national-wide lockdown. It triggered a mass migration of low-wage migrant workers from industrial centers and cities to their native places just like… Continue reading A Crisis of Reverse Migration
Need to Accelerate Vaccination drive
Synopsis: Need to address the issues that issues that are hampering India’s Accelerate Vaccination drive on a priority basis. Background Currently, India is vaccinating more than three million people per day and has administered more than 140 million doses of the vaccine as of April 25, 2021. However, only about 22.3 million (1.63% of India’s… Continue reading Need to Accelerate Vaccination drive
A Case of Declining Judicial Federalism in India
Synopsis: SC transferred all oxygen supply-related cases in various High Courts. It did so, in the name of prioritising uniformity across nations in the distribution of essential services. This step of SC is against Judicial Federalism in India. Background In Parmanand Katara v. Union of India (1989), the Supreme Court said that ‘the right to… Continue reading A Case of Declining Judicial Federalism in India
Impact of Groundwater Depletion on Cropping Intensity
Sypnosis: An International team conducted a study to understand the impact of Groundwater depletion on Cropping Intensity in India. Contents1 About the study:2 Impact on Cropping Intensity:3 Alternative Sources of Irrigation:4 Reasons for Groundwater Depletion in India:5 Way Forward: About the study: The International team studied the impact of groundwater depletion on cropping intensity in… Continue reading Impact of Groundwater Depletion on Cropping Intensity
Issues in Pricing Mechanism of Covid-19 vaccines
Synopsis: A single price for Covid-19 vaccines will fuel production and ensure efficient vaccination. Introduction Economists suggest market-based solutions for covid-19 vaccines due to their claimed efficiency. The market depends on the price mechanism and the forces of supply and demand. Increased competition pushes up supply and pushes down prices. This combination leads to an… Continue reading Issues in Pricing Mechanism of Covid-19 vaccines
Importance of Decentralised Approach in Tackling the Pandemic
Synopsis: The first wave of Covid 19 highlighted the importance of a local and decentralised approach in tackling the adverse impact of the Pandemic. The government should focus on this approach to minimize the vulnerabilities for the poor and marginalized in the second wave. Background: Under the second wave of Covid 19 pandemic, the marginalised… Continue reading Importance of Decentralised Approach in Tackling the Pandemic
