News: Recently, the National Health Authority (NHA) has initiated a consultation process on the retention of health data by healthcare providers in India. NHA administers the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Why a privacy-centric policy is needed for health data retention plan? One, health care access is not in good shape in India. Thus, many… Continue reading Weighing in on a health data retention plan
Author: Ram Manohar
Social justice opportunities are too unevenly spread across India
News: Recently the Supreme Court has upheld reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in medical seats for the All-India Quota (AIQ). What is the case? Read here: https://forumias.com/blog/9-pm-daily-current-affairs-brief-february-5th-2022/#gs11 How does one’s domicile influences access to social justice when it comes to medical seats? First, 85% of the seats for Bachelor… Continue reading Social justice opportunities are too unevenly spread across India
In 60 years, climate change took seven years of agri-productivity growth
News: Recently, Ariel Ortiz-Bobea who is an economist discussed his research findings about climate change and its impact on agricultural productivity with Times Evoke. This article discusses the rich plant diversity in India, its significance and impact of climate change on Agri-productivity. What is the significance of plants in India? One, India has rich plant… Continue reading In 60 years, climate change took seven years of agri-productivity growth
India calling with quite a lot of trade in mind
News: Recently, India and UK formally launched the negotiations for free trade agreement (FTA). Why India and UK trade deal will be “a new age FTA”? One, negotiations are aimed at achieving a “fair and balanced” FTA. It covers more than 90% of tariff lines. It will not only cover goods, services and investments, but… Continue reading India calling with quite a lot of trade in mind
Interrogating the false merit-reservation binary
News: Recently the Supreme Court has upheld the admissions notice of NEET-2021 in view of implications on public health due to delay in medical admissions and hearing on the validity of the ₹8 lakh limit is listed for March. What was the case? The case was related to resolution of the issues around the implementation… Continue reading Interrogating the false merit-reservation binary
Go cold on China: India right to diplomatically boycott Winter Games
News: India has recently joined leading democracies diplomatically and has decided to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics. Why India’s decision is right? One, China has made PLA regiment commander involved in the 2020 Galwan clashes the torch bearer in the Olympic relay. Therefore, China has politicized the Games. Two, due to China’s human rights violations,… Continue reading Go cold on China: India right to diplomatically boycott Winter Games
INDIA’S Quest to Decarbonize Transport
News: India has recently committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and public transport is one of the largest emitters. This article discusses the Opex model of Ahmedabad and the challenges that exist while modernizing urban transport. Contents1 How did Ahmedabad modernize its transport system?2 Why opex model is beneficial?3 What is the issue with… Continue reading INDIA’S Quest to Decarbonize Transport
Show Me the Money – On Fugitive Economic Offenders
News: Recently, Supreme Court suggested halting criminal proceedings against economic fugitives, who are willing to repay the money they owe to lenders and others they defrauded. This article discusses that government should revisit its current stance on fugitive economic offenders. What is the case? The co-accused in the Sterling Biotech fraud case has claimed that… Continue reading Show Me the Money – On Fugitive Economic Offenders
Fiscal constraints – On Capital Expenditure of Government
News: Recently released Union Budget 2022-23 has increased capital expenditure. Why increasing CAPEX is a significant step? The economy is recovering from a pandemic-induced disruption, and the private sector is not investing because of weak demand. Hence, increased capital expenditure will help in increasing growth and crowd in private investment. It will also increase medium-term… Continue reading Fiscal constraints – On Capital Expenditure of Government
Great On Growth, Not on Jobs
News: Recently Union Budget 2022-23 has been released. The article discusses the wise choices made in the budget along with challenges still existing to be resolved. What are the excellent strategies seen in the Budget 2022-23? One, the finance minister has avoided populist measure and focused on increasing public investment. Government capital expenditure is expected… Continue reading Great On Growth, Not on Jobs
