What is the News? China successfully lands Zhurong Rover from the Tianwen-1 mission on Mars. Specifically, it has landed on the Utopia Planitia, a large plain in the Northern Hemisphere of Mars. Note: The Zhurong rover has been named after an ancient Chinese god of fire. It will explore the Mars surface near the landing… Continue reading “Tianwen-1 Mission” – China lands Zhurong Rover on Mars
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186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
What is the News? Project Elephant Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has published data. It highlights the number of elephants killed by trains on railway tracks. Key Highlights from the Published data: There was killing of a total of 186 elephants after being hit by trains across India between… Continue reading 186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
“Red Eared Slider Turtles” Threaten Native Indian turtles across Northeast
What is the News? Red Eared Slider Turtles are threatening to invade the natural water bodies across the Northeast region in India. About Red-eared slider: Firstly, the red-eared slider is a semi-aquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. Secondly, Origin: They are native to the Southern United States and northern Mexico. But they are found… Continue reading “Red Eared Slider Turtles” Threaten Native Indian turtles across Northeast
State should form a joint committee to negotiate COVID vaccine price
Synopsis- Vaccine Price, availability and affordability [for 18-44 age group] would require a coordinated effort from state governments. Introduction- The central government has pulled out from the third phase of the vaccination drive. The center has provided state governments’ the full responsibility for vaccinating [a group that constitutes about 40 per cent of the population].… Continue reading State should form a joint committee to negotiate COVID vaccine price
Treating Israel-Palestine issue with a humanitarian response
Synopsis: The Israel-Palestine issue should be looked beyond geopolitical opportunities. The world leaders must come forward and treat the issue with basic dignity and justice. Contents1 Background:2 Indifferent Response :3 Imperial Response to Israel-Palestine issue:4 Humanitarian Response to Israel-Palestine issue:5 Suggestions to resolve Israel-Palestine issue: Background: The Israel-Palestine issue is one of the world’s longest-running… Continue reading Treating Israel-Palestine issue with a humanitarian response
Measures to control the impact of Pandemic in rural India
Synopsis: To limit the impact of Pandemic in rural India, states must produce reliable data on Covid-19 infection. State governments need to build capacities and involve panchayats in Covid-19 response. Background of Pandemic in rural India To tackle the second wave, active coordination between all three tiers of Government (The union, the State and Panchayat)… Continue reading Measures to control the impact of Pandemic in rural India
India’s Vaccine exports are guided by good diplomacy and good epidemiology
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Background:4 Reasons behind vaccine exports:5 Various steps to enhance vaccine availability in India: Synopsis: The vaccine exports by India have not obstructed its efforts in tackling the Covid-19 outbreak. Rather it is a strategy guided by good diplomacy, good economics and good epidemiology. That is immensely beneficial for the country. Background: As… Continue reading India’s Vaccine exports are guided by good diplomacy and good epidemiology
“Community Transmission”(CT) and “Categorisation of diseases”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Categorisation of diseases: 3 What is the category of the Sporadic case?4 What is the Cluster of Cases category?5 What is Community Transmission(CT)?6 Countries classified under Community Transmission:7 Government policy based on Categorisation: What is the News? India is registering the highest number of cases globally every day. But the… Continue reading “Community Transmission”(CT) and “Categorisation of diseases”
Gauhati High Court Questions FCRA Amendment Act
Synopsis: The Gauhati High Court questions the new FCRA Amendment Act. Introduction: An Assam-based NGO has filed a petition in the Gauhati High Court against an amended provision of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act(FCRA). As the amendment makes Aadhaar mandatory for opening and operating the account in Delhi. FCRA Amendment Act, 2020: The FCRA amendment has… Continue reading Gauhati High Court Questions FCRA Amendment Act
Centre Should Relook its Vaccine Policy
Synopsis: The vaccine policy of the government would enhance the difficulties of states and the vulnerable population. It would give greater benefit to the affluent class and the urban regions. Therefore, the center must relook it in order to make it more equitable. Contents1 Background:2 About the Vaccine Policy:3 Issues with vaccine policy that demands a… Continue reading Centre Should Relook its Vaccine Policy
