Synopsis: The government has come up with an integrated health and well-being budget for 2021-22. It would help meet the current and upcoming challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The pandemic struck India in March 2020 and exposed the vulnerabilities of the Indian health care system. Although India’s performance in tackling the pandemic was… Continue reading A robust ‘health and well-being budget for 2021-22’
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Celebrity activism and government’s response to it
Synopsis: The MEA’s response to celebrity activism is fair. But its global reach has to go beyond majoritarian representation. Introduction The tweets by international pop singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg on farmers’ protest created a huge stir. In response, The Minister for External Affairs tweeted about motivated campaigns targeting India. It also… Continue reading Celebrity activism and government’s response to it
An Analysis of 15th Finance commission’s recommendations
Synopsis: The 15th Finance Commission recommendations are slightly different from the other Finance commissions. It has introduced many revolutionary changes that can shape India’s future. What are the major challenges faced by 15th Finance commission? The 15th Finance commission (FC) had many challenging tasks while preparing its report for the year 2021-26. The most important… Continue reading An Analysis of 15th Finance commission’s recommendations
Evaluating India- China Disengagement agreement on Pongong Tso
Synopsis: India-China disengagement process on the border is ongoing. There is a need for the cost-benefit analysis of this disengagement process. Background: Recently, both India and China have announced the start of disengagement between the two armies in Ladakh. The current disengagement is limited to two places on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in… Continue reading Evaluating India- China Disengagement agreement on Pongong Tso
Issue of MSP Calculation and farmer’s demand
Synopsis: As per the government, M S Swaminathan report’s recommendations on MSP are already implemented. However, protesting farmers and farm experts contest the claim. Introduction Protesting farmers and farm experts have contested the government’s claim. They say that the government is going by its own formula and farmers’ income not improved yet. The farmers are… Continue reading Issue of MSP Calculation and farmer’s demand
Need for a balanced approach on ‘Bilateral Investment Treaty’ for India
Synopsis: Sri Lanka’s revoked the East Container Terminal (ECT) agreement without any valid reason. However, Indian investors can’t oppose this decision under International Law, due to India’s withdrawal from Bilateral Investment treaties (BIT). This calls for adopting a balanced approach towards BITs. Background: An agreement to jointly develop ECT at Colombo port was signed between Sri Lanka, Japan and India in 2019. In February… Continue reading Need for a balanced approach on ‘Bilateral Investment Treaty’ for India
Significance of Telehealth services like Remote SMAs
Synopsis: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted Normal health Services in India. The telehealth services like Remote Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) should be used. Background: The March 2020 lockdown reassigned healthcare professionals towards COVID-19 specific duties. This deviated the focus from other healthcare domains in India and across the world. How Covid-19 disrupted normal Health care services:… Continue reading Significance of Telehealth services like Remote SMAs
The case of Four Capitals or the Supreme Court bench in South India
Synopsis: The proposal of four capitals may not be feasible in India. However, a Supreme Court Bench in south India can be created. Introduction West Bengal’s CM Mamata Banerjee suggested that there should be four capitals of India. She is of the opinion that Parliament sessions should be held in each of the four capitals in… Continue reading The case of Four Capitals or the Supreme Court bench in South India
‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories
Synopsis: The recent ICC (International Criminal Court) ruling allows it to prosecute war crimes in Palestinian Territories. The ruling is welcomed by Palestine but criticized by the U.S. and Israel. Background: Israel had been accused of committing atrocities in Palestinian Territories of West Bank and Gaza Strip since 1967. Palestine joined the ICC in 2015… Continue reading ‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories
Deregulation of Geospatial Data: Prospects
Synopsis: Recently, the Ministry of Science and Technology deregulated the geo-spatial data and map-making in India. What is geospatial data? Geospatial data is the data about objects, events, or phenomena that are located on the surface of the earth. Read More about Geospatial data and Geospatial policy What is the present policy on geospatial data?… Continue reading Deregulation of Geospatial Data: Prospects
