Author: ForumIAS

Synopsis:   The old globalization was essentially good for India. The new globalization could be a mix of good and bad news.   Contents1 Background:  2 Trends in Traditional elements of Globalization:  3 Impact of changing traditional trends on India:  4 New Globalization:  5  Way Ahead:   Background:   Some of the traditional forms of globalization (the free movement of goods, money, people, etc)… Continue reading New Globalization would yield mixed results for India

Context: The decision of Uttarakhand government to allow all year opening of two tiger reserves for tourist has been criticized by many experts. They believe that the move will disturb the ecological balance of the forest.   Background:   Uttarakhand forest minister announced that the state’s two Tiger Reserves — Corbett and Rajaji — would now remain open for tourism.    The… Continue reading Periodic shutting of national parks is beneficial for animals

Contents1 Synopsis:  2 Background:  3 Mandatory Orders issued by State Governments:  4 Verdicts over Mandatory Vaccination:  5 Way Forward:   Synopsis:   Vaccination is a prerequisite for tackling the Pandemic. However, mandatory vaccination interferes with a person’s right to integrity and his/her personal choice. Therefore, focus should be placed on using persuasive techniques rather than coercing the masses for vaccination.   Background:   The easing of second… Continue reading Issues with Mandatory Vaccination

   Synopsis: There is need for urgent vaccination for mother’s to-be to minimise the impact of the coronavirus infection.  Contents1 Why there is need to vaccinate mother-to-be? 2 Measures need to be taken to protect mother-to-be: 3 Best practice: 4   Way forward:  Why there is need to vaccinate mother-to-be?  Firstly, India’s demographic dividend is largely dependent on its high… Continue reading Vaccination for Pregnant Women