News: In the upcoming 12th ministerial conference of WTO, access to vaccine and vaccine viva will be the most contentious issue. Read more: Issues Associated with IPR Waiver to Covid Vaccine What has been India’s contribution towards Vaccine equity? India gifted two lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine for UN peacekeepers. India provided critical medicines, diagnostic… Continue reading The pandemic is an opportunity to correct some historical wrongs
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Privatise Post-Repeal: Selling sarkari banks & PSUs is critical.
News: In the upcoming winter session of Parliament, ‘The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021’ to be proposed, will facilitate the transfer of ownership of two PSBs, by making changes in concerned laws. In the last session of Parliament, GoI said privatisation was ongoing in the case of 21 PSUs. The exercise was completed in the… Continue reading Privatise Post-Repeal: Selling sarkari banks & PSUs is critical.
Do not ignore livestock’s contribution to climate change
News: About 103 countries, took the Global Methane Pledge, which includes a commitment to reduce emissions of this gas by 30% from 2020 levels by the end of this decade. But the problem of emissions from animal agriculture and livestock production is also central to the global discussion on climate change. And much of the… Continue reading Do not ignore livestock’s contribution to climate change
A unified regulatory framework
News: With 5G technologies on the horizon, new dynamics are emerging wherein there is a growth of an integrated sphere of cooperation as well as competition between telcos and Internet companies. This has fueled the need for regulatory parity between them. What is the new integrated sphere of competition and cooperation b/w telcos and internet companies?… Continue reading A unified regulatory framework
Pointers that India is witnessing a K-shaped recovery
News: There have been talks about a V-shaped recovery for quite a while, ever since the first lockdown following the novel coronavirus pandemic. Though, India is on a recovery path, but it can’t be classified as a V-shaped recovery because the pandemic has had an uneven impact on different socio-economic groups. The recovery we see… Continue reading Pointers that India is witnessing a K-shaped recovery
Farm bills may be repealed, but farmers will still need help
News: Recently, the Prime Minister announced the withdrawal of the farm bills. In this context, the farm bills, whether they are passed or not, were unlikely to have made any sustained difference to the life of the farmer. Because, the farm bill that stands withdrawn didn’t have any policy solution to address the issues faced… Continue reading Farm bills may be repealed, but farmers will still need help
Farm Laws: Is MSP guarantee really the elixir that Indian agriculture needs?
News: Recently, the Prime Minister announced the withdrawal of the farm bills. He also stated that the government would form a committee to discuss how the system of minimum support price (MSP) could be more effective. The committee proposed by the Centre will have representatives from Union and state governments, farmer groups, as well as… Continue reading Farm Laws: Is MSP guarantee really the elixir that Indian agriculture needs?
What $650 billion can buy – On India’s currency reserves
News: India’s foreign exchange reserves have gone up by over $160 billion since the beginning of the last fiscal year and are currently at about $640 billion. Since, India has one of the largest foreign exchange reserves, the debate has shifted to what it should do with the pool. Many options are being debated. But… Continue reading What $650 billion can buy – On India’s currency reserves
A food crisis of the government’s own making
News: Recently, the Sri Lanka government banned agrochemical fertilizers, to switch to 100% organic agriculture. The example of Sri Lanka is an eye-opener for the other countries as well. It proves that any unplanned attempt to move to organic farming may prove to be disastrous for the agriculture sector. What were the issues associated with… Continue reading A food crisis of the government’s own making
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: How resistance to antibiotics develops
News: The development of resistance to antimicrobial is a major public health problem all over the world. Though the world is trying to develop new drugs, there are difficulties in treatment as a result of the rapid development of resistance to these drugs. Contents1 What is antimicrobial resistance(AMR)?2 What are the reasons for AMR?3 What… Continue reading Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: How resistance to antibiotics develops
