Source: Times of India Relevance: Public and private sectors can work together to modernise the Indian healthcare system. Synopsis: The coronavirus pandemic has exposed many weaknesses in India’s healthcare system. But it has also presented an opportunity to change the healthcare landscape. Present needs for the Indian healthcare system: India can get ICU beds, ventilators… Continue reading How a PPP can overhaul India’s health infrastructure
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THE FORMULA FOR PLANT-BASED ‘MEATS’
Source: Livemint Relevance: The achievement of food processing industries(FPIs) to create plant-based meat is an important topic for biotechnology and FPIs. Synopsis: Plant-based meat is gaining popularity globally. But, what are the associated issues and why we need such products? Issues with large-scale meat consumption: Large-scale animal husbandry is unsustainable. For example, plants convert 10%… Continue reading THE FORMULA FOR PLANT-BASED ‘MEATS’
Is digitisation opening up a can of worms?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Digitalizing heritage assets is an important topic in art and culture. Synopsis: Digitalizing heritage assets need a careful assessment. In recent years, cultural institutions across the country have advocated for digitisation and the pandemic has only accelerated this. For instance, The National Mission for Manuscripts’ project: The pilot was set up in… Continue reading Is digitisation opening up a can of worms?
Why ex-bureaucrats speak up
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: The new government rules restrict free speech and impact the transparency and accountability of the government. Synopsis: The new government rules restrict the free speech of retired bureaucrats. About the new rules: The central government recently prohibits officers who retired from 25 critical organisations not to publish anything without taking… Continue reading Why ex-bureaucrats speak up
‘GNPA ratio may rise up to 11.2% in FY22’
Sources: The Hindu, The Business Standard (Article 1, Article 2) Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: The problem of NPA is still impacting the Indian economy and the recent Financial Stability Report also highlights it. About the news: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently… Continue reading ‘GNPA ratio may rise up to 11.2% in FY22’
All WHO-approved jabs must be recognised for travel: UN
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Vaccination is essential for global economic recovery. The World Health Organization recently said that any COVID-19 vaccine it has authorised for emergency use should be recognised by countries as they open up their borders to inoculated travelers. The move could force Western countries to broaden their acceptance of two apparently less… Continue reading All WHO-approved jabs must be recognised for travel: UN
Delhi’s lame duck Assembly
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The GNCTD Act impact the functions of the Delhi Legislative Assembly and Federalism. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD)(Amendment) Act, 2021 is criticised as a retrograde law. The bulk of criticism has been focused on the reduced autonomy of the elected government and the consequent vesting of several… Continue reading Delhi’s lame duck Assembly
Understanding Stability in Power Supply in 2024
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:1.1 About Japanese Investment in Solar Energy:1.2 Solar Power Cost Trajectory in India:1.3 Challenges in Solar Energy:1.4 How to Improve India’s Solar Energy? Synopsis: India’s solar energy price reduction needs other reforms from the government to enhance India’s solar capacity. About Japanese Investment in Solar Energy: In 2015, Japan’s SoftBank Group… Continue reading Understanding Stability in Power Supply in 2024
Patent Waiver Talks Falter on Developed Nations’ Hurdles
Source: Times of India Synopsis: After showing some promise, the patent waiver talks at the World Trade Organization (WTO) have hit a hurdle due to a split between the developed and developing countries. What Developing Countries Want, and What is The EU Proposing? India and South Africa have suggested that their proposal for Covid drugs,… Continue reading Patent Waiver Talks Falter on Developed Nations’ Hurdles
Economic reforms in 1991 – Explained, pointwise
Source: The Hindu and The Business Standard Syllabus: GS 3 – Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth. Relevance: Economic reforms of 1991 revolutionized the Indian economy. It is important to analyze their success and failures. Contents1 Introduction2 Condition of Indian economy prior to economic reforms… Continue reading Economic reforms in 1991 – Explained, pointwise
