Source: The Hindu Relevance: India needs to focus on Healthcare human resources for improving healthcare. Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Why healthcare human resources are essential?3 About recent initiatives:4 How intense is the shortage of healthcare human resources?5 Suggestions to improve Healthcare human resources: Synopsis: The Government’s COVID-19 health package II again overlooks the need for and availability of… Continue reading A cardinal omission in the COVID-19 package
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Prosecutor, not persecutor
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article highlights the role of public prosecutors in ensuring a fair justice system. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Role of public prosecutor in criminal justice system:4 Judgements on their conduct:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The public prosecutor has an ethical obligation to balance the interests of the victims, the accused, and society. His/her… Continue reading Prosecutor, not persecutor
Getting all Indian tap water may be desirable. But what’s really needed is safe drinking water
Source – The Indian Express Relevance – Clean drinking water is a basic human necessity. It must be ensured by resolving all the challenges. Synopsis – Clean and safe drinking water situation in India and possible solutions to improve water stressed situation. About Jal Jeevan Mission [National Rural Drinking Water Mission] Announced on August 15,… Continue reading Getting all Indian tap water may be desirable. But what’s really needed is safe drinking water
Why the Supreme Court order on registration of migrant workers is welcome
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: The problems of Migrant workers and lack of social protection needs urgent reforms Synopsis: Recently, the Supreme Court mandated a portal for the registration of all informal/migrant workers. This is one of the radical judgments aimed to reduce human suffering in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Important observations by the court:… Continue reading Why the Supreme Court order on registration of migrant workers is welcome
The creeping concerns over India’s debt
Source: Live mint Synopsis: Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Centre to formulate guidelines for providing compensation under the Disaster Management Act. Contents1 Background2 Why the fear of downgrading credit rating is overrated?3 Why the government did not choose to provide compensation to COVID victims?4 Way forward: Background In response to SC directions, the Solicitor… Continue reading The creeping concerns over India’s debt
Water as woe
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Urban flooding is a recurring event. This article highlights the reasons behind it. Synopsis: Mumbai cannot manage its flooding without a new deal for drainage and housing Background Due to global warming, the volume and duration of monsoonal rain are becoming unpredictable, and its catastrophic impacts on cities will become more… Continue reading Water as woe
A compromise amid uncertainty
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Developments of OPEC are important for India due to its dependency on oil. Synopsis: The OPEC deal to step up crude production will ease rising prices and balance domestic and global priorities. Background OPEC+ will now step up crude production by 400,000 barrels a day starting in August. The deal will… Continue reading A compromise amid uncertainty
Legislature won’t act against criminalisation of politics: SC
Source – Times of India Synopsis – According to the Supreme Court, the legislature has no power to prevent criminal from entering into politics. Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court stated that no political party was interested in enacting legislation to decriminalize politics by prohibiting candidates against whom grave charges have been framed by the courts.… Continue reading Legislature won’t act against criminalisation of politics: SC
How a four-minister MEA could amplify India’s diplomatic power?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Impact of recent MEA expansion on India’s diplomatic strength Synopsis: The ministry’s expansion signals an intent to ramp up our global profile and gain greater influence. Introduction: Recently cabinet expansion added two new ministers of state to join the ministry of external affairs (MEA). The MEA now has a record total of… Continue reading How a four-minister MEA could amplify India’s diplomatic power?
India needs an economic stimulus that can also aid green energy transition
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Areas where India can direct its economic stimulus for maximum effect. Synopsis: Some innovative and affordable pathways for a green stimulus which would create dispersed demand and jobs with large multiplier effects. Contents1 Background2 Innovative Ideas for Green stimulus3 Investments in EV charging Infrastructure:4 Policy Guidelines to support Solar Power Background… Continue reading India needs an economic stimulus that can also aid green energy transition
