What is the News? The Variants of concern(VOC) together with widespread relaxation of COVID-19 appropriate behavior resulted in the 2nd wave of Covid-19 in India. Contents1 What is a Variant of Concern?2 How does a new variant emerge?3 Who detects these variants?4 Nomenclature of SARS-CoV-2 Variants:5 SARS Cov-2 Variants: What is a Variant of Concern?… Continue reading What are “Variants of Concern” (VoC)?
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“Oldest water on Earth” helps in the quest for life on Mars
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 The Oldest Water on Earth:4 What did the scientists find?5 Significance of these Findings: What is the News? According to scientists, the findings of the “Oldest Water on Earth” could provide information about the nature of water and life on Earth and the possibility of finding life on Mars.… Continue reading “Oldest water on Earth” helps in the quest for life on Mars
GOA Infra Project Red Flagged- Key Findings and Recommendation by the CEC Panel
Synopsis – The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) recommended changes to the rail track doubling project in GOA. The project would have destroyed the fragile ecosystem of Western Ghats. Contents1 Introduction –2 What are the key findings by the CEC panel?3 What are the recommendations by the CEC panel?4 Conclusion Introduction – The Standing… Continue reading GOA Infra Project Red Flagged- Key Findings and Recommendation by the CEC Panel
How Government Regulate the Prices of Vaccines and drugs?
Synopsis: The Supreme Court recently reminded the government of its powers to regulate the pricing of vaccines and drugs. Contents1 Introduction:2 How does the government regulate the pricing of drugs?3 What prices the government cannot regulate?4 Various ways to regulate the pricing of vaccines:5 Way forward: Introduction: The Supreme Court has raised the issue of differential… Continue reading How Government Regulate the Prices of Vaccines and drugs?
SC Warn States Against Restricting Information
Synopsis: The Supreme Court has warned the police and the government against harassing the people who need help. Background The Supreme Court has issued a timely warning to the States. It is against any attempt to restrict the spreading of information about the health crisis or call for help. The court issued this warning in… Continue reading SC Warn States Against Restricting Information
Prospects of India- Japan Relations
Synopsis: India- Japan relations will mainly center around the goal of containing aggressive China. A glimpse of it can be seen in the recent Japan-U. S meeting. Background Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is set to visit India as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic normalizes. Outcomes of the recent Japan-US meeting gave a glimpse of… Continue reading Prospects of India- Japan Relations
Failure of Governance in India- Reason Behind the Pandemic Crisis
Synopsis: The article highlights at least 5 instances of Failure of Governance in India, in the past 15 months. This is the reason behind the failure of the center and states in handling the Pandemic crisis. 5 instances of Failure of Governance in India First, the sudden imposition of lockdown during the first Covid-19 wave… Continue reading Failure of Governance in India- Reason Behind the Pandemic Crisis
At Leaders Climate Summit, Countries Adopted Net Zero Targets
Synopsis: At the Leaders Climate summit, the countries including U.S, U.K, Japan, etc. have adopted revamped Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) (under the Paris agreement). This is a step in the right direction, but a higher commitment is desired to keep temperature rise below 1.5 degrees celsius. Contents1 Background:2 New Targets and Commitments as part of… Continue reading At Leaders Climate Summit, Countries Adopted Net Zero Targets
A Case for State repression on Civil societies
Synopsis: Telangana government’s decision to ban 16 civil organisations is an act of state repression on citizens demanding state accountability. Background Recently, The Government of Telangana banned 16 organisations under the Telangana Public Security Act, 1992 (TPSA). These 16 organizations include workers’ organisation, women’s groups, students’ groups, Adivasi association groups, and civil liberties groups. They… Continue reading A Case for State repression on Civil societies
How to Prevent 3rd Wave of Covid-19?
Synopsis: Mass vaccination will be the best solution to contain Covid19. However, to prevent the 3rd Wave of Covid-19 we need to adhere to measures such as mask-wearing, physical distancing, hand hygiene. Contents1 Background2 How the possibility of a third wave can be Prevented?3 How to persuade people to wear masks?4 How India can replicate… Continue reading How to Prevent 3rd Wave of Covid-19?
