Synopsis: There is need for urgent vaccination for mother’s to-be to minimise the impact of the coronavirus infection. Why there is need to vaccinate mother-to-be? Firstly, India’s demographic dividend is largely dependent on its high birth rate. According to a recent publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association, maternal mortality is several-fold higher in COVID-19… Continue reading Vaccination for Pregnant Women
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New Political engagements preparing the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’
Relevance: Development of Jammu and Kashmir is essential for Internal security and ensuring smooth functioning of the Federalism. Context: For the first time since the state after abrogation of article 370, the Central government initiated political engagement with the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. Key outcomes of the meeting: Both the center and state agreed to strengthen grassroot democracy. Legislative polls will occur after the delimitation of… Continue reading New Political engagements preparing the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’
Need to work with country on vax passport | CoWin platform is an inclusive system
Relevance: Few key points related to CoWIN platform Synopsis: India’s online vaccination platform CoWin has come a long way. With the return to centralized vaccine procurement beginning 21 June, the government is constantly fine-tuning the platform for the mass adult immunization drive. Key points: Addressing the rural-urban divide: About 53% of vaccine doses given in the country are in rural India,… Continue reading Need to work with country on vax passport | CoWin platform is an inclusive system
Govt to amend Apprenticeship Act in monsoon session to boost hiring
Relevance: The amendments aim to improve skill development and provide flexibility of companies in India What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development is likely to amend the Apprenticeship Act in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. Amendment will expand the scope of the act and allow companies to hire more apprentices, by providing them flexibility. What is Apprenticeship? Apprenticeship… Continue reading Govt to amend Apprenticeship Act in monsoon session to boost hiring
Smart Metering Program shouldn’t be implemented in Haste
Relevance: Inefficient discoms have been a critical problem for India’s power sector since long. Synopsis: Smart meters have the power to improve the revenue recovery rate of discoms and ensure better electricity services to the consumer. But such outcomes can be expected only if our roll-out program are executed well and not in haste. Background: Announced in Union Budget 2020 –21, smart… Continue reading Smart Metering Program shouldn’t be implemented in Haste
23 states at additional Covid risk due to Biomedical waste
Relevance: Prior to pandemic itself, India’s biomedical waste management capacity was already limited. With the advent of pandemic, biomedical waste generation has increased manifold. What is the News? A study was conducted by the International Institute for Population Science (IIPS) to determine the Covid risk due to increase in Biomedical Waste. What is Biomedical Waste? Biomedical Waste means any waste… Continue reading 23 states at additional Covid risk due to Biomedical waste
Securities market: On the cusp of change
Relevance: A robust financial market is critical for optimum channelization of surplus in an economy. Synopsis: We need to establish a capable financial market system. One of the challenges is the less than perfect functioning of regulatory bodies. Problems with the regulators Concentrated power: Regulators in India are unique in having concentrated power, with an intermixing… Continue reading Securities market: On the cusp of change
A system of shared IDs can globalize digital currencies
Relevance: Digital currencies are gaining global attention. Even an inter-ministerial committee (IMC) suggested to introduce National Digital Currency under the RBI. Synopsis: The major countries of the world are planning to issue their respective digital currencies whose success depends on the degree of global acceptance and transferability. Background: Digital Currency is a direct claim on a central bank, like regular cash. FedCoin,… Continue reading A system of shared IDs can globalize digital currencies
Lesson from China on bad banks
Relevance: There is a debate going on in India to open bad bank for solving the NPA problem with banks. Synopsis – To address stressed assets [nonperforming loans (NPLs), a bad bank must have a fixed term and a narrow mandate with clear aims. What are bad banks? A ‘bad bank’ is designated financial institutions that purchase and resolve nonperforming assets (NPAs) from banks and help… Continue reading Lesson from China on bad banks
Protecting Prisoners’ right
Relevance: Prison reforms in India have been pending of late. Synopsis: Overcrowding in prisons has put several inmates at risk of COVID-19 infection and death. It is a violation of the human rights of prisoner. Background In India Prisons are overcrowded and it has left thousands of prisoners at risk of Covid infection and death. According to data, there are 12,715 inmates lodged in 11 sections of… Continue reading Protecting Prisoners’ right
