Synopsis: The vaccine policy of the government would enhance the difficulties of states and the vulnerable population. It would give greater benefit to the affluent class and the urban regions. Therefore, the center must relook it in order to make it more equitable. Contents1 Background:2 About the Vaccine Policy:3 Issues with vaccine policy that demands a… Continue reading Centre Should Relook its Vaccine Policy
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Expansion of Social Security Net is Need of the Hour
Synopsis: The pandemic and the subsequent lockdown have hurt the poor on multiple fronts of healthcare, livelihood, and hunger. Both urban and rural regions are facing difficulties, however, miseries in rural regions were less due to wide coverage of social security net. This calls for expanding social security nets across the country. Background: The April… Continue reading Expansion of Social Security Net is Need of the Hour
Consequences of Neglecting Science Education
Synopsis: Neglect of Science education on disease control and health is one of the main reasons for the current Covid crisis in India. How Science Education can help in controlling the spread of disease? Firstly, many waterborne diseases in India could be prevented if children are taught the science behind the origin and causes… Continue reading Consequences of Neglecting Science Education
SC Guidelines to Decongest Prisons
Synopsis- The Supreme Court has issued a slew of directions to decongest jails in light of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Introduction- In order to protect prisoners’ right to life, the SC has ordered States to examine releasing inmates [convicted or facing trial in non-serious charges] on bail or parole to prevent… Continue reading SC Guidelines to Decongest Prisons
UGC Advises Universities to Include NCC as an Elective Subject
Synopsis – The UGC has forwarded the proposal to universities to introduce NCC as an elective subject in the curriculum. Introduction- Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued an advisory to the vice-chancellors of all universities. It was to include NCC as an elective subject. If implemented, NCC will be a part of the… Continue reading UGC Advises Universities to Include NCC as an Elective Subject
Links between Crisis and Economic Reforms
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Introduction:4 The link between Crisis and economic reforms:5 Converting a crisis into an opportunity:6 Difference between two crisis:7 The challenges of 2021 crisis:8 The intensity of 2021 crisis:9 Conclusion: Synopsis: The 1991 economic crisis indicates that the crisis is a good opportunity for economic reforms. But that is not true, specifically in… Continue reading Links between Crisis and Economic Reforms
Why Safeguards for Child adoptions Needs to be Followed Strictly?
Synopsis: In India Pandemic has increased the number of orphans in the country. Negligence for legal procedures of Child adoption creates a ground for Child trafficking of these orphans. Background According to UNICEF, India has over 30 million orphan and abandoned children. The Pandemic has left many more children orphaned due to the death of… Continue reading Why Safeguards for Child adoptions Needs to be Followed Strictly?
Importance of Parliamentary Proceedings
Synopsis: Parliamentary proceedings should operate virtually to ensure the voices of all sections of the country are heard. Many other countries are doing the same. Introduction The legislature which is the third arm of the state seems to be missing when there are as many as 306 districts now with a positivity of 20 percent… Continue reading Importance of Parliamentary Proceedings
Lessons learnt from the Ladakh crisis
Synopsis: A critical evaluation of the Ladakh crisis, may help India to achieve advantageous position against China at LAC in long term. Background Even after a year of Ladakh crisis, the stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh shows no signs of resolution. Disengagement has been stalled and China continues to reinforce its troops.… Continue reading Lessons learnt from the Ladakh crisis
Issues Associated with IPR Waiver to Covid Vaccine
Synopsis: IPR waiver will not bring instant benefits. Thus, efforts must be made to share the excess stockpiles of vaccines lying with the developed countries. Introduction The Biden administration announced that it would support a waiver on intellectual property rights (IPR) for the production of COVID-19 vaccines. The original plan, for TRIPS waiver for Covid… Continue reading Issues Associated with IPR Waiver to Covid Vaccine
