Synopsis: In its recent statement, India tried to maintain a balance between its relations with Israel and Palestine. Why is it difficult for India to take sides in this conflict? Introduction India is a non-permanent at the UN Security Council. It attempted a subtle balancing act by repeating its traditional support for the Palestine cause.… Continue reading India’s Stand on Palestine and Israel Conflict
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Voluntary Licensing Mechanism for Vaccines Will Ensure Social Justice
Synopsis: Other alternatives available to boost Vaccine supply are less effective. But Voluntary licensing Mechanism for Covid 19 vaccines will lead to affordable and accessible vaccines. Contents1 Background2 How voluntary licensing can make medical drugs affordable?3 What are the issues in other alternative mechanisms?4 Way forward Background Affordable vaccination is the key to achieve global… Continue reading Voluntary Licensing Mechanism for Vaccines Will Ensure Social Justice
Why IITs Demand for Priority Vaccination is not Justified?
Synopsis: IITs are demanding priority vaccination. Their demand for vaccinating their staff and students against Covid-19 on a should not be encouraged. Background In a recent meeting with the Union education minister, the IIT directors have demanded for vaccinating their staff and students against Covid on a priority basis, so that they can resume classes.… Continue reading Why IITs Demand for Priority Vaccination is not Justified?
WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy and Data Protection law in India
Synopsis: The government sought a response against WhatsApp’s Privacy policy, but it is just a short-sighted one. The government should focus on long-term solutions like enacting data protection law. Contents1 Introduction:2 The development of WhatsApp’s privacy policy:3 Reason behind WhatsApp’s Privacy policy:4 The Government response:5 Concerns with government decision: Introduction: The central government recently issued… Continue reading WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy and Data Protection law in India
Issues and Significance of Longer Vaccine Gaps
Synopsis: Recently, the government introduced longer vaccine gaps for few reasons. But it fails to take other things into account. Contents1 Introduction:2 Two underlying principles behind longer vaccine gaps:3 Challenges with longer vaccine gaps:4 Way forward: Introduction: Recently the Indian government recommended a higher interval between two doses of the Covishield vaccine. Apart from that, the… Continue reading Issues and Significance of Longer Vaccine Gaps
Government Notifies Rules for 74% FDI in Insurance Sector
What is the News? The Finance Ministry notified the Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021. These rules will apply to all insurers irrespective of the stake held by the foreign partner. These rules will give an effect to increased FDI limit in the Insurance Sector to 74% from 49%. Key Provisions of the Rules:… Continue reading Government Notifies Rules for 74% FDI in Insurance Sector
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
What is the News? The Government of India has approved the setting up of 22 new regional AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) so far. About Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana(PMSSY): Type: Central Sector Scheme Nodal Ministry: The scheme was announced in 2003 by the Ministry of… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
RBI to transfer Surplus Profit to Central Government
Contents1 2 What is the News? 3 RBI’s Transfer of Surplus to Government: 4 RBI transfer to Government for 2020-21: What is the News? The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) Central Board has approved the transfer of Rs. 99,122 crore as surplus to the central government. RBI’s Transfer of Surplus to Government: The Reserve Bank of India(RBI)… Continue reading RBI to transfer Surplus Profit to Central Government
What is “White Fungus” and How Dangerous is it?
What is the News? New Cases of White Fungus from Covid-19 patients have been reported in states such as Bihar and others. About White Fungus: White Fungus is also known as Candidiasis. It is a type of fungal infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. Candida normally lives on the skin and… Continue reading What is “White Fungus” and How Dangerous is it?
USSR-era “INS Rajput” decommissioned
What is the News? Indian Navy has decommissioned the INS Rajput at Naval Dockyard at Visakhapatnam after 41 years of service. About INS Rajput: INS Rajput was a guided-missile destroyer and the lead ship of the Rajput class of the Indian Navy. It was built by the erstwhile USSR (now Russia). The missile destroyer was… Continue reading USSR-era “INS Rajput” decommissioned
