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
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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
CBSE’s New Assessment System for Class 10 Students
Synopsis: CBSE has canceled the board examinations for 10th class students. CBSE’s new assessment system will be the new system based on objective criteria to assess their academic performance. Contents1 How marks are awarded for students as per CBSE’s new assessment system?2 How are these irregularities bridged by the assessment process?3 How to ensure objectivity… Continue reading CBSE’s New Assessment System for Class 10 Students
Guidelines of National Building Code to Ensure Fire Safety in Public buildings
Synopsis: Effective regulations to manage fire risks in public buildings like Guidelines of National Building Code are available. However, lack of enforcement by states has led to fire disasters in India. Contents1 Background:2 What are the legal provisions available to ensure fire safety compliance in public buildings?3 Has there been adequate implementation of National Building… Continue reading Guidelines of National Building Code to Ensure Fire Safety in Public buildings
GOA Infra Project Red Flagged- Key Findings and Recommendation by the CEC Panel
Synopsis – The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) recommended changes to the rail track doubling project in GOA. The project would have destroyed the fragile ecosystem of Western Ghats. Contents1 Introduction –2 What are the key findings by the CEC panel?3 What are the recommendations by the CEC panel?4 Conclusion Introduction – The Standing… Continue reading GOA Infra Project Red Flagged- Key Findings and Recommendation by the CEC Panel
How Government Regulate the Prices of Vaccines and drugs?
Synopsis: The Supreme Court recently reminded the government of its powers to regulate the pricing of vaccines and drugs. Contents1 Introduction:2 How does the government regulate the pricing of drugs?3 What prices the government cannot regulate?4 Various ways to regulate the pricing of vaccines:5 Way forward: Introduction: The Supreme Court has raised the issue of differential… Continue reading How Government Regulate the Prices of Vaccines and drugs?
