Context: The decision of Uttarakhand government to allow all year opening of two tiger reserves for tourist has been criticized by many experts. They believe that the move will disturb the ecological balance of the forest. Background: Uttarakhand forest minister announced that the state’s two Tiger Reserves — Corbett and Rajaji — would now remain open for tourism. The… Continue reading Periodic shutting of national parks is beneficial for animals
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Issues with Mandatory Vaccination
Synopsis: Vaccination is a prerequisite for tackling the Pandemic. However, mandatory vaccination interferes with a person’s right to integrity and his/her personal choice. Therefore, focus should be placed on using persuasive techniques rather than coercing the masses for vaccination. Background: The easing of second wave has induced the states to relax the nearly-two-month long lockdown. Nonetheless,… Continue reading Issues with Mandatory Vaccination
Vaccination for Pregnant Women
Synopsis: There is need for urgent vaccination for mother’s to-be to minimise the impact of the coronavirus infection. Why there is need to vaccinate mother-to-be? Firstly, India’s demographic dividend is largely dependent on its high birth rate. According to a recent publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association, maternal mortality is several-fold higher in COVID-19… Continue reading Vaccination for Pregnant Women
New Political engagements preparing the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’
Relevance: Development of Jammu and Kashmir is essential for Internal security and ensuring smooth functioning of the Federalism. Context: For the first time since the state after abrogation of article 370, the Central government initiated political engagement with the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. Key outcomes of the meeting: Both the center and state agreed to strengthen grassroot democracy. Legislative polls will occur after the delimitation of… Continue reading New Political engagements preparing the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’
Need to work with country on vax passport | CoWin platform is an inclusive system
Relevance: Few key points related to CoWIN platform Synopsis: India’s online vaccination platform CoWin has come a long way. With the return to centralized vaccine procurement beginning 21 June, the government is constantly fine-tuning the platform for the mass adult immunization drive. Key points: Addressing the rural-urban divide: About 53% of vaccine doses given in the country are in rural India,… Continue reading Need to work with country on vax passport | CoWin platform is an inclusive system
Govt to amend Apprenticeship Act in monsoon session to boost hiring
Relevance: The amendments aim to improve skill development and provide flexibility of companies in India What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development is likely to amend the Apprenticeship Act in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. Amendment will expand the scope of the act and allow companies to hire more apprentices, by providing them flexibility. What is Apprenticeship? Apprenticeship… Continue reading Govt to amend Apprenticeship Act in monsoon session to boost hiring
What is Delta Plus variant?
Context: A new variant of the coronavirus has been detected in some states. Can this stronger mutation lead to a third wave? What is the Delta Plus variant? It is a further mutation of prevalent Delta variant which had a huge role to play in the country’s second covid-19 wave. Health authorities here have termed the Delta Plus, or… Continue reading What is Delta Plus variant?
Russia, U.K. spar over Black Sea incident
What is the News? Russia has accused the UK of spreading lies over a warship confrontation in the Black Sea.It has warned Britain that it would respond more firmly to any further provocative actions by the British Navy off the coast of Russia-annexed Crimea. About Black Sea: Black Sea is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean. It is located between… Continue reading Russia, U.K. spar over Black Sea incident
India proposes action against LeT, Jaish within SCO framework
What is the News? India’s National Security Advisor(NSA) has attended a meeting of NSAs from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) member countries in Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan. Important Facts mentioned in the meeting Financial Action Task Force (FATF): The Financial Action Task Force (FATF). is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris. Its Secretariat is… Continue reading India proposes action against LeT, Jaish within SCO framework
PM backs delimitation exercise, grassroots democracy in J&K
What is the News? Delimitation of constituencies is being carried out in union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Recently, Prime Minister of India chaired a meeting with political parties of Jammu and Kashmir. What is Delimitation? Delimitation is the redrawing of boundaries of an assembly or Lok Sabha constituency to reflect changes in the population of a region. Conducted by: The Parliament enacts a… Continue reading PM backs delimitation exercise, grassroots democracy in J&K
