Source: Live Mint Contents1 Synopsis:1.1 Background1.2 Issues in increasing Vaccination capacity1.3 Issues that determine our effective capacity. Synopsis: India’s Capacity to vaccinate has been constrained by many factors. India needs to address those factors to improve its fight against the Pandemic. Background India’s vaccination programme has been hampered by a short supply of vaccines and… Continue reading Understanding Barriers in Vaccination Programs in 2024
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Explained: ‘Union’ or ‘central’ government?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding of subtle differences between often used terms is what will make your preparation meaningful and worthy. You can use this knowledge in essay and in your GS answers too. Synopsis: In Tamil Nadu, a controversy erupted recently over the new DMK government referring to the government of Prime Minister Narendra… Continue reading Explained: ‘Union’ or ‘central’ government?
What pushing delimitation does to talks on peace and statehood in J&K
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The Centre is making serious efforts to restore democracy in J&K but there is no clarity over statehood for J & K. Contents1 Background:2 Why Gupkar alliance is part of the peace process now?3 What could be the possible suggestion by for J & K?4 What are the key challenges that… Continue reading What pushing delimitation does to talks on peace and statehood in J&K
How police can serve citizens better
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: There is need to enhance the efficiency of Police using technology. Contents1 Introduction:2 Implications of inefficient Police:3 Why is there need of technology to enhance efficiency of police?4 Way forward: Introduction: Even though the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) earmarked about Rs 20,000 crore for the modernisation of police (2017-2020), for schemes… Continue reading How police can serve citizens better
Location no Bar
Source – The Indian Express Synopsis – The Supreme Court order government to ensure quick and effective rollout of One Nation One Ration Card system. Introduction – The Supreme Court set a July 31 deadline for states to adopt the One Nation One Ration Card system and the Centre government to build a nationwide database… Continue reading Location no Bar
Significance of India and France’s successive presidencies at UN Security Council
Source: Click Here Synopsis: The India-France bilateral strategic partnership would act as a multilateral force for good in the UN security council. Their successive presidencies in July and August will help in reforming and expanding the council. Background: France and India will be at the forefront of UN endeavors as they chair the Security Council… Continue reading Significance of India and France’s successive presidencies at UN Security Council
Small doses
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: The first relief package for the second COVID-19 wave falls short of expectations Few major highlights of relief package: Rs 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for COVID affected sectors Additional fund for Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme Extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) – Free food grains from May to November… Continue reading Small doses
Election no guarantee against tyranny, says CJI
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Relevance: Points can be used in an essay. Synopsis: Elections are not a guarantee that the government will not turn tyrannical. A vibrant public discourse, criticism, and protests prove much more effective. Chief Justice of India (CJI)’s views on what constitutes a robust and resilient democracy and other equally important… Continue reading Election no guarantee against tyranny, says CJI
V2G – Vehicle to grid technology and its future
Source- Live Mint Synopsis – V2G solutions could be the future of decentralized power in India. EVs could be used as a buffer against the inconsistency of renewable energy. What is V2G? V2G stands for vehicle-to-grid and is a technology that enables energy to be pushed back to the power grid from the battery of… Continue reading V2G – Vehicle to grid technology and its future
What to check when building by the sea
Source- The Indian Express Relevance: Florida building collapse highlights the need for caution in building structures in coastal areas. Synopsis – Some factors should be considered while building construction close to coastal areas, as well as a possible way to avoid sudden building collapses. Introduction- The sudden collapse of a building in surfside, Florida,… Continue reading What to check when building by the sea
