Synopsis: Arguments, provided by MNC’s against Patent waiver on Covid technologies, are baseless. WTO should make efforts to bring consensus among nations for a temporary waiver. Contents1 Background2 Why the reasons, given for not accepting the Patent waiver proposal, are baseless?3 What are the other alternatives proposed for Patent waiver?4 What is the way forward?… Continue reading Critical Analysis of U.S Support to temporary Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines
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Significance of Rent Waiver in tackling Reverse Migration
Synopsis: State support for food and income along with rent waiver during the pandemic to workers and migrants can stop reverse migration. Why waive rents for migrants during the pandemic crisis? One, According to the findings by the RMKU and the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) in Jaipur, on a survey of 500 domestic… Continue reading Significance of Rent Waiver in tackling Reverse Migration
Indian Offshore Model will Dominate Global IT Sector
Synopsis: The Indian IT industry will dominate the global landscape due to various advantages associated with the offshore model Contents1 Introduction:2 What is the offshore model or the Work from home model?3 Why is India becoming an attractive market for tech companies?4 Advantages of Work from Home Model or Offshore Model:5 Limitations of Work from… Continue reading Indian Offshore Model will Dominate Global IT Sector
What is Social Murder and How to Ensure Accountability in Patrimonial state?
Synopsis: The lack of political attention to social determinants and inequities that exacerbate the pandemic in India is a classic case of ‘Social Murder’. What is Social Murder? Friedrich Engels, used this phrase to describe the death of the worker population in England during the Industrial revolution era. Lack of access to basic necessities of… Continue reading What is Social Murder and How to Ensure Accountability in Patrimonial state?
Recent Communal Riots in Northern Ireland have Lessons For India
Synopsis: Recently communal riots broke out in Ireland. India can take a few lessons from it. A committed political leadership should take responsibility for peoples’ social and economic problems and should make efforts to alleviate their miseries. Background Recently communal clashes broke out in Ireland between the Protestant pro-British loyalist unionists and the Catholic pro-Irish… Continue reading Recent Communal Riots in Northern Ireland have Lessons For India
SC struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for SEBC Act 2018
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the SEBC Act 2018:4 Genesis of SEBC Act 2018:5 Judgment of SC:6 Way Forward: Synopsis: The SC has struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018. The judgment would prevent realization of unjust benefits by the reservation. It would also encourage states to work… Continue reading SC struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for SEBC Act 2018
IPR Waiver For Covid 19 Vaccines
Synopsis: The US is now supporting the plea of developing countries for granting an IPR waiver to Covid-19 vaccines. The waiver would allow the countries to speed up the production process without the permission of manufacturing company. However, significant roadblocks exist that may prevent the grant of waiver. Contents1 Background:2 The October 2020 proposal:3 Need… Continue reading IPR Waiver For Covid 19 Vaccines
Reason behind Covid Vaccine Shortage Crisis
Synopsis: Lack of firefight and planning are the main reasons responsible for the current Covid vaccine shortage crisis. The center needs to put in some extra efforts to address the challenges. What are the reasons for the current Covid crisis? First, the delayed decision to make the vaccine available in the open market. Though now… Continue reading Reason behind Covid Vaccine Shortage Crisis
Use of CT scan for testing Covid is not Correct
Synopsis: The available data and the risk factors suggest that the widespread use of CT scans in diagnosing infectious diseases needs to be sidelined. Background There are mainly three reasons why tests in clinical medicine are performed. Diagnosis: To identify the disease Etiognosis: To identify the causative factor of the disease. Prognosis: To find out… Continue reading Use of CT scan for testing Covid is not Correct
Poor State of Delhi Prisons Demand Urgent Attention
Synopsis: The condition of Delhi prisons has become immensely poor amidst the second wave of Covid 19. They have exceeded their sanctioned capacity and are on the verge of becoming hotspots for mass infections. Considering this, the government should take effective measures for decongesting prisons. Contents1 Background:2 Steps taken for Decongest prisons:3 Challenges in decongesting… Continue reading Poor State of Delhi Prisons Demand Urgent Attention
