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How Government Regulate the Prices of Vaccines and drugs?

Synopsis: The Supreme Court recently reminded the government of its powers to regulate the pricing of vaccines and drugs. Contents1 Introduction:2 How does the government regulate the pricing of drugs?3 What prices the government cannot regulate?4 Various ways to regulate the pricing of vaccines:5 Way forward: Introduction: The Supreme Court has raised the issue of differential… Continue reading How Government Regulate the Prices of Vaccines and drugs?

SC Warn States Against Restricting Information

Synopsis: The Supreme Court has warned the police and the government against harassing the people who need help. Background   The Supreme Court has issued a timely warning to the States. It is against any attempt to restrict the spreading of information about the health crisis or call for help.  The court issued this warning in… Continue reading SC Warn States Against Restricting Information

Prospects of India- Japan Relations

Synopsis: India- Japan relations will mainly center around the goal of containing aggressive China. A glimpse of it can be seen in the recent Japan-U. S meeting. Background Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is set to visit India as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic normalizes. Outcomes of the recent Japan-US meeting gave a glimpse of… Continue reading Prospects of India- Japan Relations

Failure of Governance in India- Reason Behind the Pandemic Crisis

Synopsis: The article highlights at least 5 instances of Failure of Governance in India, in the past 15 months. This is the reason behind the failure of the center and states in handling the Pandemic crisis. 5 instances of Failure of Governance in India First, the sudden imposition of lockdown during the first Covid-19 wave… Continue reading Failure of Governance in India- Reason Behind the Pandemic Crisis

A Case for State repression on Civil societies

Synopsis: Telangana government’s decision to ban 16 civil organisations is an act of state repression on citizens demanding state accountability. Background Recently, The Government of Telangana banned 16 organisations under the Telangana Public Security Act, 1992 (TPSA). These 16 organizations include workers’ organisation, women’s groups, students’ groups, Adivasi association groups, and civil liberties groups. They… Continue reading A Case for State repression on Civil societies

How to Prevent 3rd Wave of Covid-19?

Synopsis: Mass vaccination will be the best solution to contain Covid19. However, to prevent the 3rd Wave of Covid-19 we need to adhere to measures such as mask-wearing, physical distancing, hand hygiene. Contents1 Background2 How the possibility of a third wave can be Prevented?3 How to persuade people to wear masks?4 How India can replicate… Continue reading How to Prevent 3rd Wave of Covid-19?

Rising fiscal deficit and Expenditure Need during Pandemic

Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Background:4 About Fiscal Deficit:5 Rationale for raising government expenditure and deviating from FD target:6 Way Forward: Synopsis: The pandemic time demands enhanced government expenditure to support the vulnerable masses and ensuring their survival. Considering this, the government should enhance the spending on physical and human capital formation without worrying about a rising… Continue reading Rising fiscal deficit and Expenditure Need during Pandemic

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 3rd, 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 3rd, 2021

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