Synopsis: Many issues have been highlighted in the Phase-3 trial of Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccines. Those issues could have been avoided after HPV vaccine trial controversy. Introduction In a previous case, Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine trial was carried out on nearly 23,500 girls in the 10-14 age group in Vadodara, Gujarat and Khammam without proper consent. Almost eight years later the Supreme Court of India criticized the government for its inability to… Continue reading Issues in the process of COVID Vaccine trial
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Formalising the work of community workers
Synopsis: Government should strive to formalise the work of community workers such as Anganwadi, ASHA and National Health Mission workers to make them accessible for various social security benefits such as safety, insurance, risk allowance and fixed wages etc. Background In India, there are about a lakh ASHA worker, 1.3 million Anganwadi workers and another 1.2 million Anganwadi helpers. (Community workers) At present, community… Continue reading Formalising the work of community workers
Paying women for domestic and care work
Synopsis: Paying women for domestic and care work will not reduce or redistribute their burden. It will only lead to mere recognition of their efforts. Background Women bear a disproportionately high burden of unpaid domestic work and care work in India. According to the all-India Time Use Survey (2019) data, females bear more than 83% of the burden of domestic and care… Continue reading Paying women for domestic and care work
Dialogue and deliberation with beneficiaries are a prerequisite for Welfare Policymaking
Synopsis: The state and central government can learn from the good practices of Rajasthan on dialogue and deliberation with beneficiaries while policy making to transform from mere governance to good governance. Background The recently enacted Farm laws were passed without any consultation with the farmer community. Even when policies are made in good principles, for effective programme implementation, consultations and… Continue reading Dialogue and deliberation with beneficiaries are a prerequisite for Welfare Policymaking
Diplomatic practices
Synopsis: India is unwilling to interfere in the political turmoil of Kathmandu and Beijing on the other hand is making efforts to preserve the unity of ruling party in Nepal. Stances of both the countries are very different from their traditional foreign policies. Introduction Interventions in the happenings of neighbouring countries have been a permanent feature… Continue reading Diplomatic practices
Kenneth Arrow’s paradox and why elections are flawed
Synopsis- Theory of Arrow’s paradox and the impact of loss of concentration Introduction- The mechanics of all elections are flawed. The mathematician Kenneth Arrow laid bare the flaws in elections. The internet helps the minority voice to instigate a large part of the populace. The recent U.S. presidential election is an example of this. What… Continue reading Kenneth Arrow’s paradox and why elections are flawed
Gulf reconciliation
Synopsis – Gulf leaders have signed a solidarity and stability agreement towards ending the diplomatic rift with Qatar in the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia. Background- In 2017, Saudi Arabia and its allies [UAE, Bahrain and Egypt] decided to boycott Qatar and imposed a naval, air and land blockade. Qatar was charged to be too close to… Continue reading Gulf reconciliation
Efforts to increase Electric mobility in India
Synopsis: Significance of shifting towards electric vehicles for India and how the government has actively facilitated this process What are the significances of shifting to electric vehicles for India? Transition to electric vehicles is important for India as not only it will save public money but also the environment. The progression to electric vehicles will make India… Continue reading Efforts to increase Electric mobility in India
Issue of K-shaped recovery: How government budget can deal with it?
Synopsis –The macro-implication of K-shaped recovery and labour market pressure. How the government budget will deal with it? Introduction- COVID Vs Economic Mobility – India has broken the link between COVID virus proliferation and mobility earlier and more successfully. India’s GDP estimates for 2020-21 show that the economy is expected to perform much better than earlier projections. However, the present economic recovery is a… Continue reading Issue of K-shaped recovery: How government budget can deal with it?
RBI’s expansionary policy and challenge of the impossible trinity
Synopsis: RBI need to exit out of its expansionary policy and manage ‘the impossible trinity’, i.e. Capital inflow, inflation and exchange rate. Source: The Hindu Introduction RBI adopted the extraordinary expansionary policy after Covid-19. It reduced policy interest rates aggressively to increase the liquidity in the market. It also provided targeted assistance to especially distressed sectors. But, now RBI… Continue reading RBI’s expansionary policy and challenge of the impossible trinity
