Contents1 How Covid-19 impacted other healthcare conditions? 2 What is the evidence of neglecting other diseases? 3 What will be the expected outcomes of this neglect? 4 Suggestions to focus on overall health care: How Covid-19 impacted other healthcare conditions? Context: Ever since the inception of pandemic, India’s collective attention, resources and energy of the health system have focused only on the coronavirus. This left every other health-related concern to take a back… Continue reading The unseen cost of covid’s long shadow on India (Editorial)
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The Kashmir outreach
Synopsis: The center announced few specific objectives towards the development of Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. However, a recent analysis of the stated objectives shows that the center has failed to deliver on its objectives What are the objectives stated by the Centre after the abrogation of Article 370? Apart from ending terrorism… Continue reading The Kashmir outreach
The Union Government has a unifying effect
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 How are courts and media able to use the term central government?4 What was the intent of our constitutional makers?5 Why was the term ‘Centre’ or Central Government’ avoided? Synopsis: The term ‘Centre’ is absent in the Constitution as the Constituent Assembly did not want to centralise power. In this regard, the… Continue reading The Union Government has a unifying effect
Need to bridge the gender technology gap
Synopsis: Access to technology is so crucial to ensure public health and safety. In recent years, health care has largely moved online, and it has resulted in the gender gap in accessing it. Gender gap in access to technology According to Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) estimates, Around 390 million women in low- and… Continue reading Need to bridge the gender technology gap
Impact of Fed’s Policy changes on the Indian Economy
Synopsis: The decision of U.S federal reserve to increase interest rates by 2023 will have a significant impact on India. It may depreciate the Indian rupee and increase the inflation levels in the country thereby demanding robust reforms. Why is a change in Fed rates a concern for all? Any interest rate change in the U.S… Continue reading Impact of Fed’s Policy changes on the Indian Economy
Ownership rights to unauthorised colonies located on Yamuna Flood Plain
Synopsis: The new master plan of Delhi 2041 would provide ownership rights to residents of at least 71 unauthorized colonies located along the Yamuna flood plain. Background: The new master plan for Delhi (MPD) 2041 is put in the public domain for suggestions and amendments. Under this, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has proposed to delineate Zone O, which encompasses… Continue reading Ownership rights to unauthorised colonies located on Yamuna Flood Plain
Edge computing will be key to automating cars and factories.
Synopsis: Edge computing will be the key to automation of factories and cars. What is Edge Computing? Edge Computing is a distributed information technology (IT) architecture in which client data is stored and processed as near to the originating source as possible. In simple terms, Edge computing is a computing that is done at or near the source of the… Continue reading Edge computing will be key to automating cars and factories.
Govt labels Delta-plus ‘variant of concern’, urges caution
Synopsis: The Government of India has categorised the Delta Plus variant as a ‘variant of concern’. What is Delta+ variant? The Delta variant formerly known as B.1.617.2 is believed to be the most transmissible variant of Covid -19 yet. It has been initially detected in India. The Delta plus variant (B.1.617.2.1 or AY.1) has been formed due to a mutation in the Delta variant. A mutation means… Continue reading Govt labels Delta-plus ‘variant of concern’, urges caution
India’s Medical Health Crisis: Not enough doctors, nurses
Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Status of Doctors when compared to other Countries: 3 Status of Nurses in India: 4 Disparity Region and States wise: What is the News? The Covid-19 has overburdened India’s poor healthcare system. Government has taken various initiatives to overcome it.But there is one area that doesn’t get attention which is India’s acute shortage of doctors… Continue reading India’s Medical Health Crisis: Not enough doctors, nurses
Explained: How judges recuse from cases, and why
Synopsis: Recently, two Supreme Court (SC) judges have recused themselves from hearing cases relating to West Bengal. What is the recusal of judges? Recusal is the removal of oneself as a judge or policymaker in a particular matter. Why does a judge recuse? The judges usually recuse themselves when there is a Conflict of Interest: Conflict of Interest: It can occur… Continue reading Explained: How judges recuse from cases, and why
