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
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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
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 COVID-19 crisis. The Right to Food Campaign highlighted the following issues: Record Foodgrain Exports: The Government of India has exported… 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
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 (ICMR)-National Institute of Virology. Secondly, the test kit includes a battery-operated Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The analyser is… Continue reading ” Kyasanur Forest Disease” – ICMR-NIV Develops a New Point-of-Care Testing
FDI Inflow in 2020-21 in India
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 the financial year 2020-21. This is 10% higher than $74.39 billion received in 2019-20. Secondly,… 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. Introduction The senior advocates Kapil Sibal and… Continue reading WhatsApp Privacy Policy Comes into Effect : Issues and Challenges
Public Expenditure on Health Needs to be Reprioritised
Synopsis: Stimulating Economic growth and Mass vaccination are key to overcome the pandemic-induced economic crisis in India. Increasing public expenditure on health can help India recover from the economic crisis. Background A nominal growth of 14.4% was assumed in the Union Budget. However, because of a prolonged lockdown, India will witness a fall in the… Continue reading Public Expenditure on Health Needs to be Reprioritised
