Context: Nearly two years after it was initiated by India and South Africa, a proposal to waive patents on Covid-19 vaccines has been approved by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). But, the waiver of IP rights will not amount to anything substantial if pharma companies in the Third World do not have the know-how to… Continue reading Easing of IP restrictions on vaccines is welcome. But it will need to be accompanied by technology transfers
The flawed rationale behind Agnipath
News: Recently, the government launched the Agnipath scheme. It has sparked off vehement protests from aspirants to defence services. Nature of Indian Defence Forces India has always had a complete volunteer defence force. Indeed, there is fierce competition to join as the riots indicate. There are strong economic reasons for such a high competition. There… Continue reading The flawed rationale behind Agnipath
World Trade Organisation Must Get Back To Trade
News: For the first time in a decade, the members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have finalized a historic deal at the 12th Ministerial Conference(MC12). The key issues include a reduction in fishery subsidies, patent waivers for making a vaccine for the pandemic, food security and e-commerce. Read more: Outcomes of 12th Ministerial Conference of… Continue reading World Trade Organisation Must Get Back To Trade
On regulating Cryptocurrencies: Bubble in the air
News: Crash in the Crypto market is yet another signal that retail investors are better off investing in this speculative asset class. Moreover, it also highlights the need for regulation of Cryptocurrencies, without which the retail investors will have no protection from scams. Crash in the Crypto market Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, has lost… Continue reading On regulating Cryptocurrencies: Bubble in the air
Being Truly Presidential
News: With the Presidential election around the corner, there is a question that who will be the ideal president for 21st-century India? What are the different types of Presidents India witnessed? According to the author, the past Presidents of India can be grouped into three categories. Presidents of stature: These are individuals who had formidable… Continue reading Being Truly Presidential
A month of Pinkwashing
News: Recently, corporations like Walmart and Meta have announced their pride “campaigns,” in the June Month for queer movement. These corporations have also been ranked high on the US’ Human Rights Centre’s Corporate Equality Index. Contents1 About Pride Month2 What are the problems being faced by the Queer community?3 What are the issues with celebration… Continue reading A month of Pinkwashing
The end of childhood
News: Recently, an American school in Texas witnessed a horrific incident of mass shooting. About the Childhood concept Cultural historians and demographers have demonstrated that childhood has been recognised as a social category not more than 300 years ago. Over this period, it has been recognised as a distinct stage of human life and has… Continue reading The end of childhood
A ‘man’s Parliament’ striving for an inclusive India
News: There is a burgeoning movement for gender inclusivity during the past few years. In solidarity, citizens have begun asserting their gender identity by specifying their personal pronouns (she/her, he/his, they/them, etc.). This trend has been, in fact, reflected in the context of Indian Parliament. Role of Women in the Struggle for Indian Independence and… Continue reading A ‘man’s Parliament’ striving for an inclusive India
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I June 17, 2022
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I June 17, 2022
[Answered] How are freebies different to free essential services and production-related incentives? Are the production-related incentives always good?
Introduction: contextual introduction. Body: Explain how freebies are different to free essential services and production-related incentives. Also write benefits and issues of production-related incentives. Conclusion: Write way forward. In India, budgetary resources support is provided to low-income households for augmenting their consumption of selected goods and services, these are free essential services. It is beneficial… Continue reading [Answered] How are freebies different to free essential services and production-related incentives? Are the production-related incentives always good?
