Synopsis: Telangana government’s decision to ban 16 civil organisations is an act of state repression on citizens demanding state accountability. Background Recently, The Government of Telangana banned 16 organisations under the Telangana Public Security Act, 1992 (TPSA). These 16 organizations include workers’ organisation, women’s groups, students’ groups, Adivasi association groups, and civil liberties groups. They… Continue reading A Case for State repression on Civil societies
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How to Prevent 3rd Wave of Covid-19?
Synopsis: Mass vaccination will be the best solution to contain Covid19. However, to prevent the 3rd Wave of Covid-19 we need to adhere to measures such as mask-wearing, physical distancing, hand hygiene. Contents1 Background2 How the possibility of a third wave can be Prevented?3 How to persuade people to wear masks?4 How India can replicate… Continue reading How to Prevent 3rd Wave of Covid-19?
Rising fiscal deficit and Expenditure Need during Pandemic
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Background:4 About Fiscal Deficit:5 Rationale for raising government expenditure and deviating from FD target:6 Way Forward: Synopsis: The pandemic time demands enhanced government expenditure to support the vulnerable masses and ensuring their survival. Considering this, the government should enhance the spending on physical and human capital formation without worrying about a rising… Continue reading Rising fiscal deficit and Expenditure Need during Pandemic
Exploring Alternatives for Assessing Student Learning
Synopsis- There is a need to explore alternatives for assessing student learning instead of holding or postponing board exams in this unprecedented situation. Contents1 Introduction-2 Challenges related to upcoming board exams-3 What are proposed approaches to assessing student learning?4 Way forward- Introduction- The pandemic provides an opportunity to reconsider educational assessments and evaluations. However, the… Continue reading Exploring Alternatives for Assessing Student Learning
States control over temples is against Secularism
Synopsis: There is an urgent need to provide adequate community representation in the management of their places of worship Contents1 Background2 Why the government control over temples needs to be replaced?3 How the government control over temples is against the principles of secularism?4 What needs to be done? Background There has been a persistent demand… Continue reading States control over temples is against Secularism
New Rules by ECI and Effectiveness of Multi-Phase Polling
Synopsis: New rules by the high court will help prevent a new surge after counting days. Election Commission of India also needs to reconsider the effectiveness of Multi-Phase Polling. Contents1 Introduction 2 What steps did the Election Commission of India take to curb the spread of the virus?3 What was the view of the court on ECI?4… Continue reading New Rules by ECI and Effectiveness of Multi-Phase Polling
Issues in COVID-19 Management Guidelines
Synopsis: The Health Ministry’s COVID-19 management guidelines show disregard for evidence, pricing, cost-effectiveness, and social relevance. Introduction The Health Ministry released its first COVID-19 management guidelines about a year ago. This guideline included hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of Covid-19. It led to its panic buying. Later, in a year, multiple studies rejected this claim. However,… Continue reading Issues in COVID-19 Management Guidelines
India needs to Focus on Universal Social Scheme
Synopsis: The pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of India’s Universal social welfare. The country failed to provide adequate social welfare services to the marginalized during the pandemic times. This calls for focusing on universal social welfare. Background: The Covid-19 pandemic struck the country in 2020 and brutally impacted the lives of the Indian masses especially… Continue reading India needs to Focus on Universal Social Scheme
Antimicrobial Resistance may Become a Silent Pandemic
Synopsis: The challenges posed by Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) demands a comprehensive and collaborative approach by all the countries. They must come together to tackle the silent pandemic. Contents1 Background:2 What is AMR?3 Reasons behind the development of AMR:4 Secondary Reasons:5 Challenges posed by AMR development:6 Way Forward: Background: Covid 19 exposed the vulnerabilities of health… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance may Become a Silent Pandemic
Triage strategy and difficulties in its implementations in India.
Synopsis – Implementing an effective triage strategy could help combat COVID-19 situation in India. What is triage? Triage- The method of categorizing individuals based on their need for immediate medical treatment as compared to their chance of benefiting from such care. Triaging is one way to decide which patients to prioritize when the number of… Continue reading Triage strategy and difficulties in its implementations in India.
