Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About National Mission on Cultural Mapping:4 Benefits of Cultural Mapping:5 Issues with Cultural Mapping Project:6 Way Forward: Synopsis: The situation of cultural ministry in the country is in bad shape. It is facing an acute shortage of funds and resources. A little relief can be given to the artists if the proposed… Continue reading Need to revive the Cultural Mapping project
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Method to Estimate COVID-19 Deaths in India
Synopsis: Instead, of calculating the ‘excess’ death at the national level, Excess death calculated at the District level will provide a more accurate estimation of COVID-19 deaths in India. Background To understand the magnitude of the pandemic there is a need for estimating COVID-19 deaths globally and in India. The most commonly used approach is the… Continue reading Method to Estimate COVID-19 Deaths in India
[Downloads] 7PM Compilation -May 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
Good afternoon everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of May 2021 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [1st to 15th May 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth… Continue reading [Downloads] 7PM Compilation -May 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
State should form a joint committee to negotiate COVID vaccine price
Synopsis- Vaccine Price, availability and affordability [for 18-44 age group] would require a coordinated effort from state governments. Introduction- The central government has pulled out from the third phase of the vaccination drive. The center has provided state governments’ the full responsibility for vaccinating [a group that constitutes about 40 per cent of the population].… Continue reading State should form a joint committee to negotiate COVID vaccine price
Treating Israel-Palestine issue with a humanitarian response
Synopsis: The Israel-Palestine issue should be looked beyond geopolitical opportunities. The world leaders must come forward and treat the issue with basic dignity and justice. Contents1 Background:2 Indifferent Response :3 Imperial Response to Israel-Palestine issue:4 Humanitarian Response to Israel-Palestine issue:5 Suggestions to resolve Israel-Palestine issue: Background: The Israel-Palestine issue is one of the world’s longest-running… Continue reading Treating Israel-Palestine issue with a humanitarian response
India’s Vaccine exports are guided by good diplomacy and good epidemiology
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Background:4 Reasons behind vaccine exports:5 Various steps to enhance vaccine availability in India: Synopsis: The vaccine exports by India have not obstructed its efforts in tackling the Covid-19 outbreak. Rather it is a strategy guided by good diplomacy, good economics and good epidemiology. That is immensely beneficial for the country. Background: As… Continue reading India’s Vaccine exports are guided by good diplomacy and good epidemiology
National Task Force for Transparent Oxygen Allocation
Synopsis The supreme court has constituted a National Task Force for transparent oxygen allocation. It is a 12 member body constituted to guide the central government allocation of medical oxygen to the states. Further, it will also recommend a framework for broader pandemic preparedness and response. Contents1 Background2 Working and Mandate of Task Force:3 Benefits… Continue reading National Task Force for Transparent Oxygen Allocation
EAC Recommends the Great Nicobar Development Plan for EIA Study
Synopsis: The Environment Appraisal Committee has recommended the Great Nicobar Development plan for grant of terms of reference for EIA studies. The committee also flagged a few critical concerns. Contents1 Introduction 2 About the NITI Aayog’s Great Nicobar Development plan:3 About the Environment Appraisal Committee:4 What were the concerns of the committee?5 Action points suggested by… Continue reading EAC Recommends the Great Nicobar Development Plan for EIA Study
US Support to TRIPS Waiver – Challenges Ahead
Synopsis – US is supporting the TRIPS waiver on Covid-19 Vaccines. However, it may take much more time and effort to take benefits out of it. Contents1 Introduction2 Why developed countries were against the proposal to waive TRIPS?3 TRIPS Waiver Challenges- 4 Recommendations- Introduction Firstly, the US is supporting a temporary waiver of the TRIPS agreement… Continue reading US Support to TRIPS Waiver – Challenges Ahead
Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works?
Synopsis: Taiwan detected its 1st case of Covid-19 in January 2020. However, it managed to control the pandemic effectively despite the adverse circumstances. With India suffering heavily from Covid-19, it becomes important to have a good look at the Taiwan Covid-19 model. Introduction A novel form of pneumonia was first emerged in Wuhan, China, in… Continue reading Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works?
