Synopsis – At last, states are implementing strict lockdowns. It is to handle the out-of-control spread of Coronavirus infection. Now, states should use this opportunity to improve health infrastructure in the country. Introduction Life threat from a mutating virus has aggravated manifold. An increase in Covid cases from 9,000 new daily in early February to… Continue reading Nation wide lockdown is an Opportunity to Improve Health Infrastructure
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Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works?
Synopsis: Taiwan detected its 1st case of Covid-19 in January 2020. However, it managed to control the pandemic effectively despite the adverse circumstances. With India suffering heavily from Covid-19, it becomes important to have a good look at the Taiwan Covid-19 model. Introduction A novel form of pneumonia was first emerged in Wuhan, China, in… Continue reading Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works?
How India’s Diaspora in US helped India in COVID Crisis
Synopsis – The Indian diaspora contributed to the US’s decision to allow raw materials for COVID-19 vaccines for India. Introduction- The US in a decision had denied India the raw material for vaccine preparation. It justified this decision with its America First policy. The US was criticized for not doing enough to aid India, which… Continue reading How India’s Diaspora in US helped India in COVID Crisis
Critical Analysis of U.S Support to temporary Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines
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. Background Last year, India and South Africa proposed in WTO for a waiver on patent protection. It was for technologies needed to combat COVID-19. While many low- and middle-income… Continue reading Critical Analysis of U.S Support to temporary Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines
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 Introduction: According to analysts, India is increasingly becoming an attractive market for tech companies from all over the world. What is the offshore model or the Work from home model? In simple terms, it is the… 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
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 on core supply-side issues in education and public employment which would curtail unnecessary demand for reservation. Background: The… 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. Background: The US has shown its willingness… Continue reading IPR Waiver For Covid 19 Vaccines
