Synopsis: New rules by the high court will help prevent a new surge after counting days. Election Commission of India also needs to reconsider the effectiveness of Multi-Phase Polling. Introduction The Election Commission of India has banned victory celebrations after the election results are declared on May 2. ECI took the step after receiving criticism for… Continue reading New Rules by ECI and Effectiveness of Multi-Phase Polling
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Issues in COVID-19 Management Guidelines
Synopsis: The Health Ministry’s COVID-19 management guidelines show disregard for evidence, pricing, cost-effectiveness, and social relevance. Introduction The Health Ministry released its first COVID-19 management guidelines about a year ago. This guideline included hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of Covid-19. It led to its panic buying. Later, in a year, multiple studies rejected this claim. However,… Continue reading Issues in COVID-19 Management Guidelines
India needs to Focus on Universal Social Scheme
Synopsis: The pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of India’s Universal social welfare. The country failed to provide adequate social welfare services to the marginalized during the pandemic times. This calls for focusing on universal social welfare. Background: The Covid-19 pandemic struck the country in 2020 and brutally impacted the lives of the Indian masses especially… Continue reading India needs to Focus on Universal Social Scheme
Antimicrobial Resistance may Become a Silent Pandemic
Synopsis: The challenges posed by Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) demands a comprehensive and collaborative approach by all the countries. They must come together to tackle the silent pandemic. Background: Covid 19 exposed the vulnerabilities of health systems across the globe. It took away the lives of more than 3 million people since January 2020. Experts believe… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance may Become a Silent Pandemic
“Kopili fault Zone” – A Reason behind Assam Tremors
What is the News? The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) has said that the tremors in Assam can be attributed to the Kopili Fault Zone. The fault zone is located closer to Himalayan Frontal Thrust (HFT). About the tremors in Assam: Recently an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Assam. Following the… Continue reading “Kopili fault Zone” – A Reason behind Assam Tremors
“Python-5” air-to-air missile – Tejas aircraft permitted to carry
What is the News? Indigenously-developed Tejas Aircraft has been cleared to carry fifth-generation Python-5 air-to-air missile as part of its weapons package. This move would significantly enhance the combat prowess of the Tejas Aircraft. About Python-5: Python-5 is a fifth-generation air-to-air missile(AAM) manufactured by Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The Python-5 Missile was first used… Continue reading “Python-5” air-to-air missile – Tejas aircraft permitted to carry
What is “Maharashtra’s two-child norm” for govt employees?
What is the News? A woman officer from the Maharashtra Prison Department has three children. But she suppressed that information to the authorities during the inquiry. As this is a violation of Maharashtra Civil Services rules, she was dismissed from service recently. About Maharashtra’s two-child norm for Government Employees: Maharashtra’s two-child norm for govt employees… Continue reading What is “Maharashtra’s two-child norm” for govt employees?
“Classical swine fever” vaccine and “Sheep Pox Vaccine” – Technology transfer done
What is the News? ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute has transferred the Technology for the Classical swine fever(CSF) & Sheep Pox Vaccines to M/s Hester Biosciences through Agrinnovate India Limited. About the technology transfer: ICAR-IVRI has developed both the CSF vaccine and Sheep pox vaccine. But to provide commercialisation and build sustainable public-private partnerships ICAR-IVRI decided… Continue reading “Classical swine fever” vaccine and “Sheep Pox Vaccine” – Technology transfer done
Increasing Gender Gap in India
Synopsis: Various factual estimates on Women highlights India’s disregard for Women and the increasing Gender gap in India. Background India slips 28 spots on the 2021 Global Gender Gap index released by World Economic Forum. Currently, India ranks 140th rank among 156 countries. In 2020, India’s rank was 112th among 153 countries on the index.… Continue reading Increasing Gender Gap in India
Intellectual Property Rights vs Right to Access Basic Healthcare
Synopsis: Intellectual Property rules governed by TRIPS agreement are still hindering equal access to basic healthcare. Even a crisis like Covid-19 Pandemic could not bring any relief from this regime. Background Quick and efficient vaccination is the most appropriate way to achieve global herd immunity against the virus. However, compliance with TRIPS agreement deprives developing… Continue reading Intellectual Property Rights vs Right to Access Basic Healthcare
