Context: WHO must work alongside China in quickly uncovering the origins of the virus. Uncovering the origin of corona virus is shrouded in mystery due to various factors. Discuss. Origin of the virus: In the case of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), its source is still unknown even 11 months after WHO reported the first case.… Continue reading Origin of COVID-19
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India hosted the SCO heads of governments (HoG) meeting
Context: Three years after joining the eight-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), India hosted the SCO heads of governments (HoG) meeting for the first time. How does the SCO serve India’s quest for geopolitical balance and regional engagement? The focus: The focus of the 66-point joint statement was in developing a “Plan of Priority Practical Measures… Continue reading India hosted the SCO heads of governments (HoG) meeting
Assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist
Context: Assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist threatens will have serious geopolitical implications in West Asia and beyond Background Fakhrizadeh, who is widely regarded as a key figure in Iran’s nuclear weapons programme was recently killed in an ambush attack on a rural road outside Tehran. Also, note that Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian general in charge… Continue reading Assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist
Uttarakhand’s nameplate initiative
Context- Pauri district in Uttarakhand boast nameplates with girls name as district steps up for gender rights. More in News The pauri administration in Uttarakhand has launched an initiative, ‘Ghar ki pehchan, nooni ku noo’ (House in the name of the daughter), in its efforts to empower women and girls, under the initiative, villages are encouraged to… Continue reading Uttarakhand’s nameplate initiative
Dilli chalo farmer’s protest
Context- Farmers from all over the country are protesting seeking the repeal of the new farm laws. What is Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce [FPTC] Act, 2020? Break the monopoly- It allows intra-state and inter-state trade of farmers produce beyond the physical premises of Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee (APMC) markets. State will be now prohibited from levying any market… Continue reading Dilli chalo farmer’s protest
Inequality in education system
Context: Aishwarya Reddy’s death points finger at an education system that turns a blind eye to inequality. Background Recently a young student, Aishwarya Reddy from Lady Shri Ram College, died by suicide. The girl from a poor family took her life due to her inability to buy gadgets required by her to continue her online… Continue reading Inequality in education system
Aspects of vaccine distribution
Context: Aspects of vaccine distribution. Background The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the COVID-19 a pandemic in march 2020 and the most optimistic prediction for a vaccine to be available was by the middle of 2021. Now, the labs around the world are working faster than anticipated and the first vials of a vaccine are likely… Continue reading Aspects of vaccine distribution
Ayurveda and patient safety
Context: Efficacy of Ayurveda to incorporate surgical techniques. What are the requirements for conducting a successful surgery? Apprenticeship is the key: Surgery in the present era is an interdisciplinary effort. This is one branch of medicine where knowledge can only be acquired through apprenticeship that is, the learner needs to be guided by an expert A well-trained… Continue reading Ayurveda and patient safety
Vaccination policy
Context: India’s COVID-19 control plan of actions can be the basis for building a much-needed public health infrastructure. Contents1 How can vaccine help in eradicating a disease?2 What are the statuses of vaccine candidates in India?3 What can be done to tackle the issues?4 Way forward How can vaccine help in eradicating a disease? Preventive medicines: Vaccines… Continue reading Vaccination policy
Farmers Agitation
Context: Farmers Apprehensions about the new farm laws Background: Parliament passed three Farm Acts in September to reform the Agriculture sector. The reforms were aimed to make the agriculture sector more efficient and lucrative. However, it had the effect of upsetting large sections of farmers leading to agitation by more than 500 farmers’ unions. Most farmers… Continue reading Farmers Agitation
