Synopsis- As the country readies to implement its COVID-19 vaccination programme, vaccine hesitancy could be an issue that the government needs to address forthwith. Introduction- Prime-Minister hailed the approval of two made in India COVID-19 vaccines by the drug regulator and said India is on the threshold of beginning the largest vaccination programme in the world. However, the COVID-19 vaccination intent is decreasing due to increasing hesitancy. … Continue reading Rising vaccine hesitancy and its solution
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Impact of Diluting disclosure requirement in Patent Rules, 2003
Synopsis: The dilution of patent working disclosure rules obstructs the success of India’s compulsory licensing regime. Background According to the new Patent Rules, 2020, licensees are no longer required to annually submit to the Patent Office disclosing the degree to which they have commercially worked or made the patented inventions available to the public in the country. What… Continue reading Impact of Diluting disclosure requirement in Patent Rules, 2003
Government initiatives for welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC)
Synopsis: Government has recently launched post-matric scholarship scheme for SCs, apart from many other steps taken for the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC) in India. Post-matric scholarship scheme Government has recently passed an outlay of Rs 59,000 crore for the post-matric scholarship scheme for students from Scheduled Caste groups. Almost 60 percent of the cost of scheme will… Continue reading Government initiatives for welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC)
Concerns of hasty approval to COVID-19 vaccine
Synopsis- Concerns regarding hasty approval granted to the COVID-19 vaccines despites the lack of adequate efficacy data. Background- The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved the Subject Expert Committee’s recommendation for emergency use of Serum Institute of India’s Covishieldand Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin. Covishieldis the same vaccine as developed by Oxford- AstraZeneca, which has got emergency use approval in the… Continue reading Concerns of hasty approval to COVID-19 vaccine
Reasons behind Sexual violence in rural India
Synopsis– Women of rural India are becoming victims of hierarchies of caste, class, and patriarchy. We need to form a suitable policy that will tackle gender-based sexual violence in rural India. Background- The Bhanwari Devi rape case in 1992 and the Khairlanji rape and massacre in 2006 to the Hathras case in 2020 shows that sexual violence against women is multi-dimentional issue, root… Continue reading Reasons behind Sexual violence in rural India
Farmer welfare in Kerala, in the absence of Mandi system
Synopsis: Absence of Madi system in Kerala has not impacted the farmer’s welfare in the state. Background: Thousands of farmers have assembled to protest against the 3 farm bills and have established a new way of life at Singhu, Tikri, Ghazipur, Noida and Shahjahanpur borders. Farmers have made all necessary arrangements for food, shelter, clothing, and sanitation. They… Continue reading Farmer welfare in Kerala, in the absence of Mandi system
India’s foreign policy: Lessons from 2020 and challenges/opportunities in 2021
Synopsis: A quick flashback of 2020 suggested that India faced seven tough realities last year and has to deal with many possible challenges and opportunities in 2021. Introduction Last year was quite difficult for India; it fought Covid-19 and Chinese hostility. Next year is going to be all about facing the challenge of firming ties and… Continue reading India’s foreign policy: Lessons from 2020 and challenges/opportunities in 2021
Implication of warming in Arctic region
Synopsis- Warming in the Arctic region has many implications and the geopolitics is also changing in the region. Introduction- The Arctic has been warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet, with higher temperatures pushing sea ice into a loop of melting and thinning. Since 1980, the amount of summer ice in cubic kilometers has decreased by an… Continue reading Implication of warming in Arctic region
The proposal to demolish the Louis Kahn’s IIMA building is an act of cultural vandalism
Synopsis- IIMA decision to demolish historic dormitories designed by architect Louis Khan, this would constitute an act of cultural vandalism. Background- Louis Kahn, a world-famous architect, called in 1960s to Ahmedabad to design various buildings, and the IIMA was one of the iconic structures built by him. Works of this excellence belong to both national and… Continue reading The proposal to demolish the Louis Kahn’s IIMA building is an act of cultural vandalism
Analysis of India’s Foreign policy in 2020
Background The various developments that have affected Indian foreign policy decisions are, The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic that led to severe restrictions on travel. Deadlock over the continuing occupation of Indian territory by China that witnessed violence at Galwanvalley. The unsettled situation in the U.S., with only three weeks to go for Joe Biden to be sworn in as… Continue reading Analysis of India’s Foreign policy in 2020
