Synopsis: The vaccination policy of India should maintain a balance between the achievement of health goals and demands of supply constraints. Introduction Vaccines are a proven shield against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They have prevented serious illness and death. A study of data from the UK collected between December 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, showed that… Continue reading Vaccination policy of India – Issues & Suggestions
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Problems with discoms need radical reforms
Synopsis: To completely recover from problems with Discoms , India needs radical reforms in the Power sector. Financial aid packages from Centre to Discoms forms only a part of a solution. Contents1 Background2 Analysis of the performance of UDAY and Problems with Discoms3 What are the reasons for the problems with discoms?4 Suggestions to… Continue reading Problems with discoms need radical reforms
Marriage Rights of the LGBTQIA+ community
Synopsis: India needs to look beyond the traditional concept of marriages to recognise marriages irrespective of gender identity and sexual orientation. Thus, India can recognise the marriage rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Contents1 Background:2 How marriage rights of the LGBTQIA+ community evolved globally?3 Judgements in India recognising marriage rights of the LGBTQIA+ community:4 Way forward:… Continue reading Marriage Rights of the LGBTQIA+ community
Rationale behind New Information Technology Rules, 2021
Synopsis: Social media is a direct product of the globalized internet, which connects people all over the globe. It significantly impacts economic, social, and political discourse in a country. Hence, the government formulated new Information Technology Rules, 2021 to regulate them and prevent their misuse. Contents1 Background:2 About Social Media:3 Information Technology Rules, 2021 related… Continue reading Rationale behind New Information Technology Rules, 2021
Balancing Civil rights and Anti-terror laws
Synopsis: The objective of UAPA is to check terrorism, and its misuse is against the ethos of democracy. Background: Recently, Delhi High Court granted bail to activists who were undertrial for their alleged involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots. The judgment is a judicial opposition to the authoritarian regime of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act… Continue reading Balancing Civil rights and Anti-terror laws
Flaws in Haryana Government’s order demanding demolition of Khori Gaon Jhuggis
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Issues associated with the Order:4 Other Concerning issues:5 Way Forward: Synopsis: The Haryana government’s order demanding the demolition of Khori Gaon Jhuggis is surrounded by multiple flaws. It would result in brutal violations of human rights. Therefore, the government should provide alternative land and reasonable facilities to those facing eviction. Background: The… Continue reading Flaws in Haryana Government’s order demanding demolition of Khori Gaon Jhuggis
Role of disruptive technologies in improving the health sector
Synopsis: Application of future Digital technologies in the health sector can lead to accessible, affordable, and quality health care. Further, it can reduce human involvement in risky functions. Background Human involvement in diagnosis, treatment, and hospital care of infected patients puts them at greater risk of contracting the disease. For instance, many frontline warriors fighting… Continue reading Role of disruptive technologies in improving the health sector
Delhi High Court’s order upholds ‘Right to be Forgotten’
Synopsis: Recently, in response to a petition, the Delhi High Court ordered the removal of easy access from one of its own judgments. Delhi HC upheld the petitioner’s right to be forgotten to prevent post-acquittal disgrace faced by him. However, some experts have criticized the order, stating that minor modifications would have yielded better results… Continue reading Delhi High Court’s order upholds ‘Right to be Forgotten’
Pandemic-induced brain drain – Should India be worried?
Synopsis: Recently, the COVID pandemic has exacerbated the brain drain problem in India but instead of obsessing over the issue of brain drain, government should be more concerned about implementing structural reforms. This will ensure that we create an environment where every last individual is able to thrive to his/her fullest potential. Contents1 Introduction2 What… Continue reading Pandemic-induced brain drain – Should India be worried?
Protecting the right to dissent from UAPA
Synopsis: The Delhi High Court granted bail to young student and activists Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Asif Tanha. The present judgement of Delhi HC will go a long way in strengthening the most important pillar of our democracy – right to protest and dissent. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the problems faced by courts in granting… Continue reading Protecting the right to dissent from UAPA
