Synopsis: In the wake of the growing momentum of Quad, China’s aggression is expected to grow in the Indo-Pacific and States are likely to push back Chinese “cheque-book diplomacy”. Background: Recently Chinese ambassador warned Bangladesh that there will be “substantial damage” to bilateral relation if it joins the USA backed anti-China coalition “Quad” However, Bangladesh… Continue reading China warns Bangladesh on joining QUAD
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How can India address its mental healthcare problem?
Synopsis: Evaluation of India’s state of mental health care and suggestions to improve them. Background Recent reports published in Lancet revealed that one in seven people in India had a mental disorder ranging from mild to severe in 2017. Mental illnesses include anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders and eating… Continue reading How can India address its mental healthcare problem?
Why foster care in India needs to be expanded?
Synopsis: Foster care is a feasible, suitable substitute to adoption and institutional care in light of the trouble being faced by Covid-19 orphans. Contents1 Introduction 2 The negative impact of institutional care3 What is foster care?4 What is the difference between foster care and institutionalized care?5 What is the state of adoptions in India?6 Problems that… Continue reading Why foster care in India needs to be expanded?
Prudent Approach towards the Downward Trajectory of Second Wave
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Understanding the Downward Trajectory of Second Wave:4 Suggestions to capitalise the downward Trajectory of Second Wave: Synopsis: India has witnessed a decline in Covid-19 cases since the last month, thereby indicating a downward trajectory of the second wave. It presents an opportunity to effectively prepare for the upcoming third wave through universal… Continue reading Prudent Approach towards the Downward Trajectory of Second Wave
Mitigating the third wave requires a focus on DOTS
Synopsis: India is witnessing a softening of the second wave. Nonetheless, the anticipation of the 3rd wave is quite high. Therefore, it is imperative for India to focus on reducing the reproduction number (R). This in turn calls for focusing on its determinants i.e. DOTS for Mitigating the third wave Contents1 Background:2 About Reproduction number… Continue reading Mitigating the third wave requires a focus on DOTS
Role of National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being on India’s Biodiversity
Synopsis: The pandemic has exposed the dysfunctional relationship between humanity and nature. The National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being will help India to restore that dysfunctional relationship. Contents1 Background2 Significance of Biodiversity3 Significance of National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being (NMBHWB)4 Effective implementation of the mission will benefit India in many ways5 Way… Continue reading Role of National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being on India’s Biodiversity
How COVID -19 can be addressed via COVID-19 appropriate behaviour?
Synopsis- Adoption of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour is the best way to reduce transmission of the Covid-19 pandemic. Contents1 Introduction-2 What is behavioural science?3 How behavioural science methods can be used in COVID-19 prevention?4 Way forward Introduction- One of the key causes of COVID-19’s second wave in India has been the carelessness and reckless behaviour of… Continue reading How COVID -19 can be addressed via COVID-19 appropriate behaviour?
How can India tackle the third wave of COVID?
Synopsis: To control the third wave, the decision-making on vaccines should be filled by a spirit of cooperative federalism and guided by scientists. Introduction Vaccines have become the focus of pandemic policy. Effective vaccine policy over the next few months will require huge efforts to boost vaccine supply. Distribution of existing supplies, helped by science,… Continue reading How can India tackle the third wave of COVID?
Amending Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act to provide labour rights for sex workers
Synopsis: The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act needs to be reformed to decriminalise sex work and to guarantee labour rights for sex workers. Background Sex work in India is governed by the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. It penalises acts such as keeping a brothel, soliciting in a public place, living off the earnings of sex work… Continue reading Amending Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act to provide labour rights for sex workers
Lab leak theory of Coronavirus needs credible investigation
Synopsis: The theory that Coronavirus could have been man-made from Wuhan Institute of Virology is increasing. So, adequate studies are necessary regarding the Lab leak theory of Coronavirus. Background When the Covid-19 became a pandemic, China promoted the narrative that the virus had a natural origin, and it got spread from a wet market in… Continue reading Lab leak theory of Coronavirus needs credible investigation
