News: India Customs intercepted an 18-tonne shipment of red sandalwood destined for the United Arab Emirates, during “Operation Thunder 2020”. Facts: Operation Thunder: It is coordinated by the INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization(WCO) involving law enforcement agencies in 103 countries against environmental crime. Additional Facts: World Customs Organization (WCO): It is an independent intergovernmental body established in… Continue reading Operation Thunder 2020
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A digital sisterhood
Context: Social media helps the independent woman find and forge new solidarities. The rise of social media is a result of loopholes in the traditional society. Discuss these loopholes. Globalisation: Globalisation and the resulting rush of ideas across the world d meant that we are no longer connected only to our physical tribes. This has also meant… Continue reading A digital sisterhood
Future of the federal framework
Context- The role of the Finance Commission as a neutral arbiter in the Centre-state relation in achieving the delicate balance. What are the key highlights of the latest report? The Fifteenth Finance Commission led by Chairman N. K. Singh submitted its report for the period 2021-2026 to President of India. Title of the report – ‘Finance Commission in COVID… Continue reading Future of the federal framework
Credibility of exit/opinion polls
Context: Prediction of Election outcome through Exit polls and opinion polls have not been accurate. Some examples where election prediction has miserably failed? The example of the Venezuelan recall referendum of 2004: The exit poll that predicted Hugo Chávez to be recalled however, Hugo Chávez won in the Venezuela Referendum In recent Bihar elections: The exit… Continue reading Credibility of exit/opinion polls
Strengthening public health capacities
Context- Lessons learnt by India’s healthcare sector in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic and possible solution. What is Disaster management act 2005? The stated object and purpose of the Disaster Management Act is to manage disasters, including preparation of mitigation strategies, capacity-building and more. It came into force in India in January 2006. The Act provides for “the… Continue reading Strengthening public health capacities
Strengthening public health capacities
Context- Lessons learnt by India’s healthcare sector in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic and possible solution. What is Disaster management act 2005? The stated object and purpose of the Disaster Management Act is to manage disasters, including preparation of mitigation strategies, capacity-building and more. It came into force in India in January 2006. The Act provides for “the… Continue reading Strengthening public health capacities
Unemployment in india
Context: It is for the first time that unemployment in india has become a big issue in Bihar assembly elections. What are the issues? Impact of lockdown: The economy contracted severely, Bihar saw millions of poor migrant labours returning home as U.P. and Bihar have a disproportionately high number of out-migrants. Joblessness an issue this election: An opposition… Continue reading Unemployment in india
Cold chain infra for covid vaccine
Context: India must improve its cold chain infrastructure to avail benefits of new vaccines Elaborate about the potential covid-19 vaccine by Pfizer? Potential covid vaccine: Multinational drug company Pfizer has announced promising results from its ongoing phase-3 trial of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Effectiveness in trials: Pfizer, which is using a vaccine candidate by German firm BioNTech, had… Continue reading Cold chain infra for covid vaccine
15th Finance commission report
Context – The 15th Finance commission led by Chairman N K Singh, submitted its Report to the President of India. What are the key highlights of the latest report? The 15th Finance commission led by Chairman N. K. Singh submitted its report for the period 2021-2026 to President of India. As per the Terms of… Continue reading 15th Finance commission report
India’s foreign policy concerns
Context: Analysing the possible outcomes of the US foreign policy under new president Biden that will concern India Background- India-US relation during Trump years Defence cooperation: India signed all the ‘foundational’ agreements with America and bought billions of dollars’ worth of military hardware from them. Strategic Autonomy: India resisted converting the Quad into a military or strategic… Continue reading India’s foreign policy concerns
