Synopsis: Covid-19 Pandemic provided India with an opportunity to mainstream science and technology (S&T) in its foreign Policies. It became possible due to the past achievements by the country in the domain of S&T. Background: The roots of India’s scientific programs can be traced to the 1959 speech delivered at the Indian Science Congress by… Continue reading Science and Technology in India’s foreign policies
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Challenges in controlling Zoonotic diseases in India
Synopsis: India can turn into a hotspot for zoonotic diseases (diseases that spread from animal to human), if not controlled now. Research must be proactive as this could be a larger crisis than the COVID pandemic. Introduction During the covid-19 pandemic, Scientists developed tools to study the virus more effectively. Further, they also set up… Continue reading Challenges in controlling Zoonotic diseases in India
Why India-China Border disputes are unresolved?
Synopsis: India and China signed several bilateral agreements for border disputes resolution. However, it has not been to ensure permanent peace at the border. Background The year 2020 witnessed increased India – China border tensions in the Ladakh region, especially the Galwan valley. The incident involved an armed conflict in which soldiers from both sides… Continue reading Why India-China Border disputes are unresolved?
Why Sedition law needs a relook?
Synopsis: Recent charges of sedition against individuals have brought back focus to seditions law. The oppression of dissenters is more dangerous for society. It creates more division in society compared to seditious acts. Introduction In Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar (1962), the Supreme Court defended the constitutional validity of sedition. It noted that… Continue reading Why Sedition law needs a relook?
The trend of Undermining the Role of Upper House
Synopsis: The ruling party who dominates the lower house is sometimes seen undermining the role of the Upper House. Such an approach dilutes the principle of bicameralism and undermines the spirit of the constitution. Background: The recent passage of the Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill in Karnataka’s legislative council has attracted criticism.… Continue reading The trend of Undermining the Role of Upper House
Impacts of School Closures and way forward
Synopsis: Policies to ensure education during COVID-led school closures has increased the disparities. Disparities need to be rectified by suitable policy measures to deliver universal education to all. Background Lockdown measures to contain COVID spread has forced the government to resort to school closures. The governments tried to address the situation by giving a push… Continue reading Impacts of School Closures and way forward
Clean energy is the key to COVID-19 recovery
Synopsis – United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) report shows that energy demand reductions mainly impacted fossil fuels. But Renewable energy development continued to grow throughout 2020. This shows that clean energy is key to the COVID-19 recovery, not fossil fuels. Introduction- UN-ESCAP released the Regional Trends Report, 2021.… Continue reading Clean energy is the key to COVID-19 recovery
Centre’s decision over Finance Commission’s recommendations
Synopsis: The 15th Finance Commission has submitted its recommendations for 2021-26 to the centre. Amongst which maximum have been accepted by the centre while others are put on a hold by it. Background: The commission headed by N.K Singh was required to give recommendations for the period 2020-21 to 2024-25. Although due to COVID 19,… Continue reading Centre’s decision over Finance Commission’s recommendations
Importance of Perseverance Mission on Mars
Synopsis: The Perseverance mission on Mars will test out technologies to help sustain the presence of humans there. Further, it will help the future manned mission to Mars along with several other important experiments. Introduction The scientific community is suspecting that life may have existed on Mars before Earth. Thus, there might be a possibility… Continue reading Importance of Perseverance Mission on Mars
Why Complete Elimination Strategy of COVID virus is not feasible?
Synopsis: The empirical evidence shows that the idea of the complete elimination of COVID viruses in a selected few countries is not feasible. Rather, it will only increase the socioeconomic disparities thereby making the goal of elimination infeasible. Background A recent article published in The Lancet has advocated for “elimination strategy”, it is also known… Continue reading Why Complete Elimination Strategy of COVID virus is not feasible?
