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
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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
Impacts of Digital inequality on Health and Education
Synopsis: Digital inequality or Unequal access to digital platform is worsening inequalities in accessing public goods such as Education and Health. Facts on Digital inequality in India Inequality in access to digital devices: According to National Sample Survey (2017), only 6% of rural households and 25% of urban households have a computer. Inequality in access… Continue reading Impacts of Digital inequality on Health and Education
Time to Revive the Plan for Indian National Health Services
Synopsis: The pandemic has broadly highlighted the inadequacy in our health care system and has brought serious consideration for the formation of the Indian national health services. Background There has been a coordinated effort from medical staff, the Centre, the state, and other state institutions to control the Pandemic. For instance, The railways are running… Continue reading Time to Revive the Plan for Indian National Health Services
U.S Exit from Greater Middle East Will Alter Regional Relations
Synopsis: The future US exit from the greater Middle East region is altering the relationships among the regional powers. In this regard, both India and Pakistan must come to terms with the changing dynamics. Background The US will soon withdraw its last forces from Afghanistan in September 2021. The country is also shifting its focus from… Continue reading U.S Exit from Greater Middle East Will Alter Regional Relations
National Task Force for Transparent Oxygen Allocation
Synopsis The supreme court has constituted a National Task Force for transparent oxygen allocation. It is a 12 member body constituted to guide the central government allocation of medical oxygen to the states. Further, it will also recommend a framework for broader pandemic preparedness and response. Background The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has… Continue reading National Task Force for Transparent Oxygen Allocation
Solving Present Health Care Crisis With Lessons from Green Revolution
Synopsis: India is facing a severe shortage of healthcare infrastructure. But, this is not the first time. India has already tackled a food shortage which was worse than this during the 1960s by the green revolution. Introduction: India is witnessing shortages of almost everything that is needed to treat COVID-19 patients. Such as hospital beds, drugs,… Continue reading Solving Present Health Care Crisis With Lessons from Green Revolution
EAC Recommends the Great Nicobar Development Plan for EIA Study
Synopsis: The Environment Appraisal Committee has recommended the Great Nicobar Development plan for grant of terms of reference for EIA studies. The committee also flagged a few critical concerns. Introduction The Environment Appraisal Committee (EAC) had raised serious concerns about NITI Aayog’s ambitious project for the Great Nicobar Development plan. However, the EAC has also… Continue reading EAC Recommends the Great Nicobar Development Plan for EIA Study
US Support to TRIPS Waiver – Challenges Ahead
Synopsis – US is supporting the TRIPS waiver on Covid-19 Vaccines. However, it may take much more time and effort to take benefits out of it. Introduction Firstly, the US is supporting a temporary waiver of the TRIPS agreement [patent protection rules] on Covid-19 vaccines proposed by India and South Africa. Further, Article IX of… Continue reading US Support to TRIPS Waiver – Challenges Ahead
