Synopsis: China has surpassed India in vaccine delivery to other countries. India had an opportunity to make diplomatic gains, however, it lost that to fulfil its domestic needs. Introduction China has surpassed India in delivering more covid-19 shots worldwide. It is despite the fact that India is the world’s top vaccine producer. As per UNICEF, China has donated a… Continue reading China Surpasses India in Vaccine Delivery
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Counting the dead
Context: Undercounting of COVID-related deaths in India What is the issue? Due to gaps in the civil registration data, the actual death toll due to COVID is still a mystery. There’s no way to know it because the aggregated all-India civil registration data is only available until 2018. What is the impact of lack of data? Or… Continue reading Counting the dead
Justice delivery system is headed towards a disaster. Judges must take responsibility. Here’s what they must do
How to address the pendency of cases in Judiciary? Context: Currently, the number of pending cases in our courts is 446 lakhs and by 2022 it will cross 500 lakhs. The justice delivery system is hurtling towards a disaster. What possible solutions can avert the pendency? Filling sanctioned judicial positions: A detailed analysis shows that between 2006 and 2017, the average… Continue reading Justice delivery system is headed towards a disaster. Judges must take responsibility. Here’s what they must do
Understanding Pakistan’s Kashmir conundrum
Contents1 How India-Pakistan relations impact development in Kasmir?2 How India-Pakistan relations evolved so far?3 How the Kashmir issue in diplomacy dealt with?4 What are the recent positive developments in India-Pakistan relations?5 Pakistan’s present dilemma on Kashmir: How India-Pakistan relations impact development in Kasmir? Context: As the central government initiates political engagement with the leaders of… Continue reading Understanding Pakistan’s Kashmir conundrum
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of June 2021 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of June 2021 (Third Week) About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 3rd week
Delimitation in UT of Jammu & Kashmir
Context: Assembly elections in Union Territory of J&K News: The Union government’s invitation to 14 key political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir for a meeting with the Prime Minister in the national capital this week has led to speculation about possible scheduling of the Assembly elections Contents1 What is delimitation and why is it needed? 2 How often has delimitation been carried out in J&K? 3 How J&K’s delimitation will… Continue reading Delimitation in UT of Jammu & Kashmir
UAPA being misused to silence voices against injustice’
Contents1 What are the issues with UAPA? 2 About UAPA: 3 Issues with UAPA: 4 Judicial interventions: 5 Suggestions: What are the issues with UAPA? Context: In last week alone three important judgements were delivered on the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA),1967. These are, The grant of regular bail to three student activists in the Delhi riots case of 2020.… Continue reading UAPA being misused to silence voices against injustice’
A case to decriminalize suicide
Context: Should we stop penalizing suicides and seek for a more permanent solution like repeal of section 309 Indian Penal Code (IPC)? High suicide rate in India India has the highest suicide rate in the Southeast Asian region, according to the World Health Organization. A total of 1,34,516 cases of suicide were reported in 2018 in India, according… Continue reading A case to decriminalize suicide
Geography Quiz: Geomorphology and Bio – Geography | 23 June, 2021
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Families who lost breadwinners in COVID-19 need supportive policies and a safety net
Contents1 Why government must provide relief to families lost breadwinners? 2 Government response in court: 3 Arguments from petitioners: 4 Suggestions: Why government must provide relief to families lost breadwinners? Context: Recently a case has been filed in the court demanding compensation for Covid-19 deaths. The petitioners demand one-time compensation payments (₹4 lakh) or notified ex gratia (Voluntary payment by government). Government response in court: … Continue reading Families who lost breadwinners in COVID-19 need supportive policies and a safety net
