India and its Neighbourhood-Relations:- Synopsis: The two-front challenge long ignored by India has become a reality, therefore there is an urgent need to develop both the doctrine and the capability to deal this threat. Why India didn’t perceive the two-front challenge as a real possibility for long? The collusive China-Pakistan military threat (i.e., China-Pakistan military are working in cooperation to contain India on the… Continue reading India and its Neighbourhood-Relations
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Lack of fiscal support could stoke inequality
Context- India’s low level of fiscal spending could leave behind other problem and leads to inequality. India has stood out in three distinct ways. Firstly, India seems to have broken the link between rising levels of mobility and COVID-19 cases. As of now the fear of increased mobility around the festive season stoking cases has not… Continue reading Lack of fiscal support could stoke inequality
Vital notes from the year 2020
Synopsis: As 2020 is coming to an end, we should ponder upon the issues the country faced this year and ensure that 2021 does not become another wasted year. What are the issues India faced in the Vital notes year 2020? Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on every segment of Indian society and infected approximately… Continue reading Vital notes from the year 2020
State of our prisons today
Synopsis: The under trial prisoners in the Bhima-Koregaon case had to move the courts for the basic requirements such as to get a sipper cup and a straw because the prisoner is an 80-year-old man with Parkinson’s and the other to take a pair of glasses to replace a broken pair. Introduction The prisons should be… Continue reading State of our prisons today
Essentiality of Dry run for COVID vaccines
Synopsis: Dry runs aimed at testing the planned operations are essential for Covid 19 vaccination process. Background In the coming weeks, the Phase-3 data of two COVID-19 vaccines tested by Indian manufacturers are expected to be submitted for emergency use approval. A countrywide rollout to immunize the four high-risk groups will begin soon in India if any of the vaccines gets… Continue reading Essentiality of Dry run for COVID vaccines
Examining the Strategies involved in Distributing Vaccines
Synopsis: The government must examine the principle underlying the triage scheme for optimised use of resources. Background: Over the next 6-7 months, India plans to vaccinate 300 million people against COVID-19 by prioritizing healthcare workers, other front-line workers and everyone who is above 50 years of age. To vaccinate 300 million people, India requires 600 million doses as… Continue reading Examining the Strategies involved in Distributing Vaccines
Judgment on the eligibility of Horizontal reservation candidates
Synopsis: Supreme Court in its recent judgement Saurav Yadav versus State of Uttar Pradesh, has cleared the Issue of eligibility of candidates belong to Horizontal reservation to compete for the open category seats. The issues arise due to the difference in the implementation of horizontal reservation among different states in the open category states. There… Continue reading Judgment on the eligibility of Horizontal reservation candidates
New norms for DTH television distribution sector
Synopsis: The reasons why a revised scheme for the Direct-to-Home (DTH) television distribution sector has been brought in. Background Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved a revised scheme for the Direct-to-Home (DTH) television distribution sector which were in due for last 6 years after the TRAI gave its recommendation to reduce the license fee. Under the… Continue reading New norms for DTH television distribution sector
TPSA (Tibet Policy and Support Act) of US
Synopsis: The Tibet Policy and Support Act (TPSA) was passed by the US Assembly and will become a law after the US President signs it. What are the provisions of (Tibet Policy and Support Act) TPSA of US? The TPSA is an amended version of the Tibet Policy Act of 2002, which came into being during… Continue reading TPSA (Tibet Policy and Support Act) of US
The positive side of National Family Health Survey report
Synopsis: There has been a divergence in the actual NFHS data and the interpretations by the critics. What are the features of National Family Health Survey report NHFS report 2019-20? The initial results of NFHS have been released for 2019-20 along with comparable data for the 2015-16 survey. Population coverage of approximately 700 million and 21 states have been covered under… Continue reading The positive side of National Family Health Survey report
