Synopsis: The governments of several countries have failed to understand and foresee human behaviour. This is even after they have witnessed a pandemic like the Spanish Flu in the past. Introduction The Spanish Flu of 1918 was the most severe pandemic in history. It lasted for 2 years, in 3 waves, with 500 million people… Continue reading No learning from the Spanish flu
Author: Samriddhi Mishra
Central Vista Project – Demolition of National Institutions
Synopsis: Demolition of national institutions for Central Vista Project require thorough analysis. Introduction The Government of India’s Central Vista redevelopment project is being treated as a national priority amid a pandemic. This is very debatable. The project comprises the construction of a new Parliament building and new residences for the Prime Minister and the Vice… Continue reading Central Vista Project – Demolition of National Institutions
Breach of Constitutional Propriety by Governor
Synopsis: Governor Dhankhar’s official visit to violence-hit areas is a breach of constitutional propriety. Introduction The West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar’s recently visited areas hit by post-poll violence in Cooch Behar. This starts grave disobedience of the limits of constitutional decorum. The governor ignored the norm that constitutional heads should not show their differences with… Continue reading Breach of Constitutional Propriety by Governor
The Nuclear Challenge from North Korea
Synopsis: North Korea’s economic doubts and the U.S.’s nuclearization distresses need to be addressed. Introduction North Korea and the US are headed towards a diplomatic showdown. This was a result of Biden’s call for strict discouragement in response to North Korea’s nuclear programme. Pyongyang accused the Biden administration of being hostile. Mr Biden said… Continue reading The Nuclear Challenge from North Korea
Natural Gas Can be India’s Alternative Road to Clean Energy
Synopsis: India should not solely focus on the end goal of decarbonisation. First it must try to ‘green’ its fossil fuel energy bag by increasing the share of natural gas. Introduction Policymakers, climate diplomats, academicians, corporates, and NGOs are currently focussed on the concept of net-zero carbon emissions. Also, they are looking for the suitable… Continue reading Natural Gas Can be India’s Alternative Road to Clean Energy
New Rules by ECI and Effectiveness of Multi-Phase Polling
Synopsis: New rules by the high court will help prevent a new surge after counting days. Election Commission of India also needs to reconsider the effectiveness of Multi-Phase Polling. Contents1 Introduction 2 What steps did the Election Commission of India take to curb the spread of the virus?3 What was the view of the court on ECI?4… Continue reading New Rules by ECI and Effectiveness of Multi-Phase Polling
U.S.-India Climate Pact For Sustainable Post-Pandemic Development
Synopsis: The U.S.-India climate pact has the prospective to support sustainable post-pandemic development. Introduction Lately, U.S. President Joe Biden organized the Leaders Summit on Climate involving nations in charge of the highest carbon emissions. This is a tiny assurance in a pandemic-stricken world that future growth paths will be aligned away from fossil… Continue reading U.S.-India Climate Pact For Sustainable Post-Pandemic Development
Significance of India Pakistan Agreement on Consular Access
Synopsis: India Pakistan Agreement on Consular Access is inactive. Hundreds of Indian fishermen have been suffering in Pakistan’s prisons for years with no end in sight. Background: An Indian fisherman named Ramesh Taba Sosa is the recent victim of an inhuman and crooked system involving India and Pakistan. Sosa died in a prison hospital in… Continue reading Significance of India Pakistan Agreement on Consular Access
Issues in Pricing Mechanism of Covid-19 vaccines
Synopsis: A single price for Covid-19 vaccines will fuel production and ensure efficient vaccination. Introduction Economists suggest market-based solutions for covid-19 vaccines due to their claimed efficiency. The market depends on the price mechanism and the forces of supply and demand. Increased competition pushes up supply and pushes down prices. This combination leads to an… Continue reading Issues in Pricing Mechanism of Covid-19 vaccines
Important of Stepping Up National Climate Action Plans
Synopsis: Governments must effectively step up their national climate action plans. There is an opportunity to bring consensus for that in the upcoming Leaders’ Summit hosted by the United States. Introduction It is time for bold climate action. We need to limit global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius to stop the climate crisis from becoming… Continue reading Important of Stepping Up National Climate Action Plans
