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Haryana’s “Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme” and “Oxy Van” (Oxygen Forests)

What is the News? Haryana Government has launched the Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme (PVDPS) and Oxy Van(Oxygen Forests) on the occasion of World Environment Day. About Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme(PVDPS): Read Also :-“Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme(PVDPS) is an initiative to honour all those trees which are… Continue reading Haryana’s “Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme” and “Oxy Van” (Oxygen Forests)

ISRO develops 3 types of ventilators(PRENA, VaU, SVASTA) to battle Covid-19

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Which are those three ventilators developed by ISRO?4 VaU(Ventilation assist Unit):5 Space Ventilator Aided System for Trauma Assistance(SVASTA) What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has developed three types of ventilators(PRENA, VaU, SVASTA). These three ventilators have been developed at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre(VSSC), a major space research… Continue reading ISRO develops 3 types of ventilators(PRENA, VaU, SVASTA) to battle Covid-19

World Bank’s “Global Economic Prospects Report” predicts India’s growth as 8.3%

Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Global Economic Prospects Report:3 Key Findings of Global Economic Prospects Report related to India:4 Key Global Findings of Global Economic Prospects Report: What is the News? The World Bank has released the Global Economic Prospects Report. About the Global Economic Prospects Report: Global Economic Prospects is a World… Continue reading World Bank’s “Global Economic Prospects Report” predicts India’s growth as 8.3%

“Sea Snot” outbreak in Turkey and its effect on the marine ecosystem

Contents1 What is the News?2 Sea Snot in Turkey:3 Effects of Sea Snot:4 Livelihood: What is the News? Sea Snot accumulation in the Sea of Marmara (Turkey) is causing grave environmental concern. This is because Sea Snot can cause considerable damage to the marine ecosystem. The Sea of Marmara is an inland sea entirely within… Continue reading “Sea Snot” outbreak in Turkey and its effect on the marine ecosystem

China warns Bangladesh on joining QUAD

Synopsis: In the wake of the growing momentum of Quad, China’s aggression is expected to grow in the Indo-Pacific and States are likely to push back Chinese “cheque-book diplomacy”. Background: Recently Chinese ambassador warned Bangladesh that there will be “substantial damage” to bilateral relation if it joins the USA backed anti-China coalition “Quad” However, Bangladesh… Continue reading China warns Bangladesh on joining QUAD

How can India address its mental healthcare problem?

Synopsis: Evaluation of India’s state of mental health care and suggestions to improve them. Background Recent reports published in Lancet revealed that one in seven people in India had a mental disorder ranging from mild to severe in 2017. Mental illnesses include anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders and eating… Continue reading How can India address its mental healthcare problem?

Why foster care in India needs to be expanded?

Synopsis: Foster care is a feasible, suitable substitute to adoption and institutional care in light of the trouble being faced by Covid-19 orphans. Contents1 Introduction 2 The negative impact of institutional care3 What is foster care?4 What is the difference between foster care and institutionalized care?5 What is the state of adoptions in India?6 Problems that… Continue reading Why foster care in India needs to be expanded?

Prudent Approach towards the Downward Trajectory of Second Wave

Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Understanding the Downward Trajectory of Second Wave:4 Suggestions to capitalise the downward Trajectory of Second Wave: Synopsis: India has witnessed a decline in Covid-19 cases since the last month, thereby indicating a downward trajectory of the second wave. It presents an opportunity to effectively prepare for the upcoming third wave through universal… Continue reading Prudent Approach towards the Downward Trajectory of Second Wave

Mitigating the third wave requires a focus on DOTS

Synopsis: India is witnessing a softening of the second wave. Nonetheless, the anticipation of the 3rd wave is quite high. Therefore, it is imperative for India to focus on reducing the reproduction number (R). This in turn calls for focusing on its determinants i.e. DOTS for Mitigating the third wave Contents1 Background:2 About Reproduction number… Continue reading Mitigating the third wave requires a focus on DOTS

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