Synopsis: The government should support community efforts in tackling the pandemic. It should recognize the best efforts and help them scale to a bigger level to make a larger impact. Contents1 Background:2 Positive Role played by Community Efforts:3 Challenges associated with Community Efforts:4 Way Forward: Background: Firstly, Community efforts have been immensely helpful in tackling social… Continue reading Significance of Community Efforts in Tackling the Pandemic
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The U.S exit from Afghanistan and Its Implications on South Asia
Synopsis: The U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan will impact the peace and security in south Asia. Background The Afghanistan peace process was set to be discussed in the Istanbul conference hosted by the United Nations. However, it remains suspended due to the reluctance of the Taliban. Further, the US under President Joe Biden, is insistent on… Continue reading The U.S exit from Afghanistan and Its Implications on South Asia
Issues in Present Policy of Vaccine Procurement
Synopsis: Analysis on issues associated with the Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of COVID-19 Vaccination Background Many State governments have resorted to floating global tenders for COVID-19 vaccines due to Covid vaccine shortage in India. The Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of COVID-19 Vaccination allows states to procure COVID-19 vaccines independently of the… Continue reading Issues in Present Policy of Vaccine Procurement
Historical Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse under POCSO Act
Synopsis – There is an urgent need to reform POSCO Act to enable historical reporting of child sexual abuse. Introduction- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012 enacted by the government to deal with child sexual abuse cases. The law made a significant contribution in dealing with the issues of child sexual… Continue reading Historical Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse under POCSO Act
“Protected Planet Report” 2020 Released by UNEP
What is the News? UNEP released the Protected Planet Report 2020. About Protected Planet Report 2020: Released by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Purpose: The report takes stock of measures taken to fulfill the aims of Aichi Target 11. Aichi Target 11 called for protecting 17% of… Continue reading “Protected Planet Report” 2020 Released by UNEP
Record Foodgrain Exports Amid hunger in India – Right to Food Campaign
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 The Right to Food Campaign highlighted the following issues:4 About Right to Food Campaign: What is the News? The Right to Food Campaign has criticized the record export of foodgrains from India in 2020-21. It is the time when the country’s people are struggling with hunger amid the… Continue reading Record Foodgrain Exports Amid hunger in India – Right to Food Campaign
Supreme Court’s Directions for Welfare of Migrant Workers
What is the News? The Supreme Court has passed a number of directions in connection with the problems faced by the migrant labourers and workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. What was the issue? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court in connection with the problems faced by migrant workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Directions for Welfare of Migrant Workers
” Kyasanur Forest Disease” – ICMR-NIV Develops a New Point-of-Care Testing
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Point-of-Care Test:3 Significance of Point of Care Test:4 About Kyasanur Forest disease: What is the News? A new point-of-care test has been developed for the rapid diagnosis of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD). About Point-of-Care Test: Firstly, the Point-of-Care Test has been developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research… Continue reading ” Kyasanur Forest Disease” – ICMR-NIV Develops a New Point-of-Care Testing
FDI Inflow in 2020-21 in India
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Highlights from the Data:4 About Foreign Direct Investment(FDI): What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce released the data on the FDI (Foreign Direct Investment Inflow) in India for the Financial Year 2020-21. Key Highlights from the Data: Firstly, India has received an FDI of $81.72 billion during… Continue reading FDI Inflow in 2020-21 in India
WhatsApp Privacy Policy Comes into Effect : Issues and Challenges
Synopsis: Whatsapp’s new privacy policy came into effect from May 15, 2021. Whatsapp suggested users, who do not want to agree with their policy, should discontinue. It also claims that the new privacy policy is relevant to only the business version of the app, which is not satisfying. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the advantages of… Continue reading WhatsApp Privacy Policy Comes into Effect : Issues and Challenges
