News: Recently, the National Health Authority (NHA) has initiated a consultation process on the retention of health data by healthcare providers in India. NHA administers the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Why a privacy-centric policy is needed for health data retention plan? One, health care access is not in good shape in India. Thus, many… Continue reading Weighing in on a health data retention plan
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India’s ‘return’ to Central Asia
News: Recent development depicts India is giving due importance to the Central Asia In the past four months, 1st India-Central Asia Summit, the India-Central Asia Dialogue, and the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan have been orgnanised. India’s Central Asia mission reflects response to the new geopolitical realities in the region. Contents1 What are the factors… Continue reading India’s ‘return’ to Central Asia
A new form of untouchability
News: Lately, a video appeared online, in which people in a religious assembly were taking oath of an economic boycott of a minority religious section. Constitutional protection against economic boycott Limits of the scope of untouchability under article 17 has been contested from the beginning. In the Constituent assembly, it was argued that the scope of… Continue reading A new form of untouchability
Social justice opportunities are too unevenly spread across India
News: Recently the Supreme Court has upheld reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in medical seats for the All-India Quota (AIQ). What is the case? Read here: https://forumias.com/blog/9-pm-daily-current-affairs-brief-february-5th-2022/#gs11 How does one’s domicile influences access to social justice when it comes to medical seats? First, 85% of the seats for Bachelor… Continue reading Social justice opportunities are too unevenly spread across India
Budget disappoints on healthcare
News: Recently unveiled budget proposes many initiatives for health sector like digitally managed health ecosystem and provisions for mental health. But, many expectations for the health sector remain unfulfilled. What are the limitation in current budget’s approach towards health sector? Budget’s emphasis on Digital technology could be a game-changer, but only if the facility, doctors, patients,… Continue reading Budget disappoints on healthcare
A budget that overlooks real needs
News: The recently presented budget has digital technology at its core. It focusses on providing important services like education, health, employment to even the remotest corners of the country with the help of digital initiative. However, there are apprehensions that this may not be appropriate to solve the pressing issue of rural India What are… Continue reading A budget that overlooks real needs
In 60 years, climate change took seven years of agri-productivity growth
News: Recently, Ariel Ortiz-Bobea who is an economist discussed his research findings about climate change and its impact on agricultural productivity with Times Evoke. This article discusses the rich plant diversity in India, its significance and impact of climate change on Agri-productivity. What is the significance of plants in India? One, India has rich plant… Continue reading In 60 years, climate change took seven years of agri-productivity growth
India calling with quite a lot of trade in mind
News: Recently, India and UK formally launched the negotiations for free trade agreement (FTA). Why India and UK trade deal will be “a new age FTA”? One, negotiations are aimed at achieving a “fair and balanced” FTA. It covers more than 90% of tariff lines. It will not only cover goods, services and investments, but… Continue reading India calling with quite a lot of trade in mind
Interrogating the false merit-reservation binary
News: Recently the Supreme Court has upheld the admissions notice of NEET-2021 in view of implications on public health due to delay in medical admissions and hearing on the validity of the ₹8 lakh limit is listed for March. What was the case? The case was related to resolution of the issues around the implementation… Continue reading Interrogating the false merit-reservation binary
Go cold on China: India right to diplomatically boycott Winter Games
News: India has recently joined leading democracies diplomatically and has decided to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics. Why India’s decision is right? One, China has made PLA regiment commander involved in the 2020 Galwan clashes the torch bearer in the Olympic relay. Therefore, China has politicized the Games. Two, due to China’s human rights violations,… Continue reading Go cold on China: India right to diplomatically boycott Winter Games
