Synopsis: At the Leaders Climate summit, the countries including U.S, U.K, Japan, etc. have adopted revamped Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) (under the Paris agreement). This is a step in the right direction, but a higher commitment is desired to keep temperature rise below 1.5 degrees celsius. Contents1 Background:2 New Targets and Commitments as part of… Continue reading At Leaders Climate Summit, Countries Adopted Net Zero Targets
Author: Kunal Khureja
India needs to Focus on Universal Social Scheme
Synopsis: The pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of India’s Universal social welfare. The country failed to provide adequate social welfare services to the marginalized during the pandemic times. This calls for focusing on universal social welfare. Background: The Covid-19 pandemic struck the country in 2020 and brutally impacted the lives of the Indian masses especially… Continue reading India needs to Focus on Universal Social Scheme
Antimicrobial Resistance may Become a Silent Pandemic
Synopsis: The challenges posed by Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) demands a comprehensive and collaborative approach by all the countries. They must come together to tackle the silent pandemic. Contents1 Background:2 What is AMR?3 Reasons behind the development of AMR:4 Secondary Reasons:5 Challenges posed by AMR development:6 Way Forward: Background: Covid 19 exposed the vulnerabilities of health… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance may Become a Silent Pandemic
Understanding Herd Immunity and Rising Covid Cases in India
Synopsis: Herd Immunity can’t be attained solely by a rise in Covid-19 positive people. It is also dependent on the absolute number of susceptible individuals and the rate of transmission of the virus. Contents1 Background:2 What is Herd immunity?3 What is a Serological Survey?4 Understanding the current spread: –5 Future Trajectory: Background: The data from… Continue reading Understanding Herd Immunity and Rising Covid Cases in India
Need of Special Insurance Cover for Police Personnel
Synopsis: The second wave Covid-19 virus is producing greater challenges in front of frontline workers (including police personnel) than the first wave. Hence, the special insurance cover for police personnel of 50 lakh rupees must be revived and extended to all front-line workers. Contents1 Background:2 Challenges Faced by Police in First Lockdown:3 How is the… Continue reading Need of Special Insurance Cover for Police Personnel
Importance of Decentralised Approach in Tackling the Pandemic
Synopsis: The first wave of Covid 19 highlighted the importance of a local and decentralised approach in tackling the adverse impact of the Pandemic. The government should focus on this approach to minimize the vulnerabilities for the poor and marginalized in the second wave. Background: Under the second wave of Covid 19 pandemic, the marginalised… Continue reading Importance of Decentralised Approach in Tackling the Pandemic
Future of Cryptocurrencies in India
Synopsis: The Government is planning to ban all private cryptocurrencies in India while supporting an RBI-backed cryptocurrency. Background: The proposed Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 bans all private cryptocurrencies. It lays down the regulatory framework for the launch of an “official digital currency”. Further holders of private cryptocurrencies will have a 3-6… Continue reading Future of Cryptocurrencies in India
Data Revolution and New Global Order
Synopsis: The Digital Data Revolution will shape the new global order. It would give Asia a strategic advantage in the world. India must also prepare itself to play a key role in the hyper-connected world. Background: There has been a shift of global power from the Atlantic to the Indo-Pacific in recent times. This shift… Continue reading Data Revolution and New Global Order
Importance of Secondary Level Health Services
Synopsis: The load on tertiary health services can be reduced by strengthening the secondary level care health services. For rural areas, the focus should be on community health centres and for urban regions, peripheral hospitals at the secondary level. Contents1 Background:2 Reactive approach:3 Concerns associated with Reactive approach:4 New Approach of using Secondary Level Health Services:5… Continue reading Importance of Secondary Level Health Services
Why India-Russia Relations Demands Reconsideration?
Synopsis: The recent visit of Russia’s Foreign Minister to India has once again highlighted the issues in India-Russia bilateral relations. As Russia has been a good friend to India, it demands a reconsideration. Contents1 Background:2 Outcome of the visit:3 Concerning Issues in India-Russia relations:4 Importance of Russia:5 Way Forward: Background: The year 2020 witnessed a break… Continue reading Why India-Russia Relations Demands Reconsideration?
