Synopsis: Arguments, provided by MNC’s against Patent waiver on Covid technologies, are baseless. WTO should make efforts to bring consensus among nations for a temporary waiver. Contents1 Background2 Why the reasons, given for not accepting the Patent waiver proposal, are baseless?3 What are the other alternatives proposed for Patent waiver?4 What is the way forward?… Continue reading Critical Analysis of U.S Support to temporary Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines
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Significance of Rent Waiver in tackling Reverse Migration
Synopsis: State support for food and income along with rent waiver during the pandemic to workers and migrants can stop reverse migration. Why waive rents for migrants during the pandemic crisis? One, According to the findings by the RMKU and the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) in Jaipur, on a survey of 500 domestic… Continue reading Significance of Rent Waiver in tackling Reverse Migration
Indian Offshore Model will Dominate Global IT Sector
Synopsis: The Indian IT industry will dominate the global landscape due to various advantages associated with the offshore model Contents1 Introduction:2 What is the offshore model or the Work from home model?3 Why is India becoming an attractive market for tech companies?4 Advantages of Work from Home Model or Offshore Model:5 Limitations of Work from… Continue reading Indian Offshore Model will Dominate Global IT Sector
Cabinet approves MoU between India and UK on “Global Innovation Partnership”
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given an ex-post facto approval for an agreement signed between India with the United Kingdom on Global Innovation Partnership. About Global Innovation Partnership: Firstly, Global Innovation Partnership has been launched by the Government of India and the UK. Secondly, the purpose of the GIP is to support Indian… Continue reading Cabinet approves MoU between India and UK on “Global Innovation Partnership”
Project MediCAB: Augmentation of Hospital Infrastructure
What is the News? IIT Madras supported start-up Modulus Housing has developed a portable hospital unit called ‘MediCAB’. About Project MediCAB: Project MediCAB is an initiative of the Office of principal scientific advisor and IIT Madras. Purpose: It is a portable hospital unit that has been developed to boost healthcare infrastructure by assisting states to set… Continue reading Project MediCAB: Augmentation of Hospital Infrastructure
Ayush Ministry launches nationwide campaign for “AYUSH 64” & “Kabasura Kudineer”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Ayush 64:3.1 About Kabasura Kudineer: What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched a massive nationwide campaign to distribute two key products. One is the Ayurvedic drug AYUSH 64. The other is the Sidha drug Kabasura Kudineer. Both will provide benefit to the vast majority of… Continue reading Ayush Ministry launches nationwide campaign for “AYUSH 64” & “Kabasura Kudineer”
SEBI technical group submits report on “Social Stock Exchanges(SSE)”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Social Stock Exchange(SSE):4 Key Recommendations on Social Stock Exchanges: What is the News? A technical group on Social Stock Exchanges (SSEs), constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has submitted its report. About Social Stock Exchange(SSE): Social Stock Exchange(SSE) is a platform that allows investors… Continue reading SEBI technical group submits report on “Social Stock Exchanges(SSE)”
Interpol’s “ID-Art App” to help protect cultural property
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About ‘ID-Art’ App:4 Key Features of the App: What is the News? INTERPOL has launched an app called ‘ID-Art’ to protect cultural heritage better. About ‘ID-Art’ App: ‘ID-Art’ App aims to help identify the stolen cultural property, and reduce smuggling. The app will also increase the possibility of recovering… Continue reading Interpol’s “ID-Art App” to help protect cultural property
What is Social Murder and How to Ensure Accountability in Patrimonial state?
Synopsis: The lack of political attention to social determinants and inequities that exacerbate the pandemic in India is a classic case of ‘Social Murder’. What is Social Murder? Friedrich Engels, used this phrase to describe the death of the worker population in England during the Industrial revolution era. Lack of access to basic necessities of… Continue reading What is Social Murder and How to Ensure Accountability in Patrimonial state?
Recent Communal Riots in Northern Ireland have Lessons For India
Synopsis: Recently communal riots broke out in Ireland. India can take a few lessons from it. A committed political leadership should take responsibility for peoples’ social and economic problems and should make efforts to alleviate their miseries. Background Recently communal clashes broke out in Ireland between the Protestant pro-British loyalist unionists and the Catholic pro-Irish… Continue reading Recent Communal Riots in Northern Ireland have Lessons For India
