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
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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
Centre, states came together to roll out public friendly reforms, says PM
What is the News? The Prime Minister write up on four reforms brought, as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat package in May 2020 have improved the ease of living for the public, particularly the poor, the vulnerable and the middle class. Background: In May 2020, the Centre had announced to increase borrowing limits of states from 3% to 5% of their… Continue reading Centre, states came together to roll out public friendly reforms, says PM
What the law says on compensation for Covid deaths
What is the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a petition by two advocates seeking compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the families of those who have died of Covid-19 or related complications. Provisions for Compensation for Death: The Centre has declared Covid-19 as a notified disaster under the Disaster Management Act. Section 12(iii) of… Continue reading What the law says on compensation for Covid deaths
We need a state agency to spur breakthrough research
Context: Quick development of COVID vaccines was possible due to mRNA technology and this critical technology could only be developed due to funding given by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). We need such agencies all around the world. Rapid development of vaccines Within 48 hours of the genetic sequence of the covid virus being… Continue reading We need a state agency to spur breakthrough research
The farmers’ protest began a year ago. How has it lasted this long?
Topic: Marketing of Agricultural Produce and Issues and Related Constraints Context: The farmer protest movement against three Acts passed by the Parliament has sustained itself for more than six months. Article discusses the plausible reasons behind it. Why has the farmer protest movement lasted this long? Support from the hegemonic agrarian class of Punjab: This… Continue reading The farmers’ protest began a year ago. How has it lasted this long?
Save jobs or protect savers? A new monetary policy dilemma
Context: Should RBI increase the interest rate or continue with its accommodative stance? A new model has also been suggested – HANK (Heterogenous Agents New Keynesian). Contents1 Introduction 2 What is HANK? 3 Why should RBI continue with its accommodative stance? 4 Why should RBI discontinue with its accommodative stance? 5 Way forward 6 Terms to know Introduction While the world is still debating whether… Continue reading Save jobs or protect savers? A new monetary policy dilemma
Exports – India’s window of opportunity
Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Tags Context: Possibility of a sharp recovery for Indian economy can only be realized through a strong focus on exports. Contents1 Export-led growth of global economies 2 What are some key learnings from Asian experience that we can implement? 3 Why couldn’t India replicate the Asian experience? 4 Conclusion Export-led… Continue reading Exports – India’s window of opportunity
Green Tariff Policy
Synopsis- The green tariff policy will enable DISCOMs to supply clean electricity to consumer. Introduction- India is working on a green tariff policy and soon launches guidelines enabling power distribution companies to supply only clean electricity to customers at a green tariff. Green tariff policy- The Green Tariff Policy will assist DISCOMs in providing electricity generated… Continue reading Green Tariff Policy
