Synopsis: Having access to epidemiological real-time data on public health will help us to fight against the pandemic better by making informed choices. Background The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of data to governments in decision-making. However, India lacks real-time data on public health and the provision of health services. This necessitates the… Continue reading Need for real-time data on public health
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The increasing prices of edible oil needs government intervention
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 India’s Demand of Edible Oil:4 Why are International Prices of Edible Oil rising?5 Suggestions to reduce prices of edible oil Synopsis: In the past year, the prices of edible oil increased significantly. There are many internal and external reasons behind the price rise. So, the government has to pay attention to the… Continue reading The increasing prices of edible oil needs government intervention
India’s Nepal policy needs to change for ensuring long-lasting friendship
Synopsis: There is widespread disbelief against India in Nepal. But that needs to be addressed by winning back the people’s trust. This will strengthen India’s Nepal policy Background As of now, Nepal’s parliament has been dissolved once again and dates for fresh elections are announced. The current dissolution has been challenged in the court by… Continue reading India’s Nepal policy needs to change for ensuring long-lasting friendship
UAE’s “Golden Visa” system offers long-term residency
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Golden Visa?3 Why this move by the UAE Government?4 Significance for India: What is the News? Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has received his golden visa from the UAE government. What is a Golden Visa? The Golden Visa system was introduced by the United Arab Emirates(UAE) Government in… Continue reading UAE’s “Golden Visa” system offers long-term residency
“Buddha Miniature Sculpture” found in Karnataka
What is the News? A miniature sculpture of the Buddha has been found in Badagabettu village in Udupi district of Karnataka. About Buddha Miniature Sculpture: Source: The Hindu The sculpture is made out of soft sandstone. It is around nine centimetres high, five centimetres wide and two centimetres thick. Style: The sculpture is in the… Continue reading “Buddha Miniature Sculpture” found in Karnataka
WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What did the Global Study on the Origin of Covid-19 found?4 India’s stand on WHO’s study: What is the News? India has welcomed the global study on the origin of Covid-19 convened by the World Health Organisation(WHO). However, India demanded initiating further studies in order to reach robust conclusions.… Continue reading WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus
National AI Portal (INDIAai) celebrates its first anniversary
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About National AI Portal:4 Other Artificial Intelligence(AI) Related Government Initiatives: What is the News? The ‘National AI Portal’ celebrated its first anniversary on May 28, 2021. About National AI Portal: Firstly, the National AI Portal was launched in May 2020. It is a joint initiative by the Ministry of… Continue reading National AI Portal (INDIAai) celebrates its first anniversary
Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Data on Dowry Deaths in India:4 About Section 304-B:5 Supreme Court Guidelines on Section 304-B: What is the News? The Supreme Court in its recent judgement has widened the scope of Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code(IPC). This section punishes persons accused of dowry deaths. Data on Dowry… Continue reading Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC
Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the dairy and livestock sector:4 Challenges faced by the dairy Sector:5 Adverse impact of Pandemic on the Dairy Sector:6 Steps taken by Government for the Dairy Sector:7 Concerns associated with the above steps:8 Way Forward: Synopsis: The second wave of pandemic has brutally impacted the dairy sector. There is a reduction… Continue reading Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention
Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India
Synopsis – The Government needs to ensure fiscal rehabilitation for improving resilience to Cyclones disasters. Introduction- The Indian subcontinent is among the worst affected regions of the world when it comes to tropical cyclones. It is due to its 4,670-mile coastline, where a large percentage of the country’s population lives. Despite all the planning for… Continue reading Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India
