Source: This post is based on the article “COVID-19 reverses decades of progress in TB elimination, India worst-hit: WHO” published in Down To Earth on 14th October 2021. What is the News? World Health Organization (WHO) released “Global TB report” which stated that the world suffered huge reverses in progress towards tuberculosis (TB) elimination in 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic. India has been the worst-hit. … Continue reading COVID-19 reverses decades of progress in TB elimination, India worst-hit: WHO
Tackling the climate crisis
Source: This post is based on the article “Tackling the climate crisis” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2021. Syllabus: GS3- Conservation; Disaster and disaster management. Relevance: To understand the climate crisis. Synopsis: The climate crisis and the steps needed to be taken in this regard in light of the recent IPCC report. Introduction The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has recently… Continue reading Tackling the climate crisis
Countering the Chinese Threat
Synopsis: India should adopt a multi-level approach to counter the encircling of China. Contents1 Introduction2 How China emerges as a threat to India?3 How India is tackling the Chinese threat?4 What India should do? Introduction Over the period of time, China has made its position stronger and has now emerged as a threat to India.… Continue reading Countering the Chinese Threat
NEET hasn’t created the equality of opportunity it had promised
Synopsis: The recent move of the Tamil Nadu government to bypass the NEET exam requires careful analysis of the issues surrounding the NEET. Introduction The government of India cleared the way for making NEET a common entrance examination for all medical colleges across India. This was opposed by many states including Tamil Nadu. What steps… Continue reading NEET hasn’t created the equality of opportunity it had promised
Doctor cure thyself: On revising queerphobic medical textbooks
Synopsis: The social issues in India are not just societal problems, but also ingrained deepens our educational system. Introduction Recently National Medical Commission has issued an advisory to all medical universities and colleges. It asked them to bring changes in the teaching methods and opt methods that are not derogatory to the LGBTQIA+ community. What… Continue reading Doctor cure thyself: On revising queerphobic medical textbooks
It’s not fossil fuel: Coal, biomass and degraded land are main contributors to India’s air pollution
Synopsis: Instead of announcing various schemes, there is a need to understand the root cause behind increasing pollution. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of pollution in Delhi?3 What were the steps taken by the government to address pollution?4 What are the reasons behind the pollution in Delhi?5 What needs to be done? Introduction As air… Continue reading It’s not fossil fuel: Coal, biomass and degraded land are main contributors to India’s air pollution
Indian Army Contingent Departs for 17th Edition of Indo-US Joint Military Exercise “Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021” at Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson, Alaska(USA)
What is the News? The 17th edition of the exercise “Yudh Abhyas” will be conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Alaska, USA. About Exercise Yudh Abhyas Exercise Yudh Abhyas is the largest running joint military training and defence cooperation endeavor between India and the USA. The exercise was started in 2004 under the US… Continue reading Indian Army Contingent Departs for 17th Edition of Indo-US Joint Military Exercise “Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021” at Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson, Alaska(USA)
PM launches 7 defence PSUs carved out of OFB
Source: This post is based on the following articles “PM launches 7 defence PSUs carved out of OFB” published in Business Standard on 16th October 2021. “Aim is to make India a military power on its own strength: PM” published in The Hindu on 16th October 2021. “Seven new defence companies, carved out of OFB”… Continue reading PM launches 7 defence PSUs carved out of OFB
Around 1.3 billion people at high risk of conflict and displacement: Report
What is the News? Institute of Economics and Peace(IEP), an international think tank has released a report titled “Ecological Threat Report (ETR) 2021”. About Ecological Threat Report(ETR) This is the second edition of the Ecological Threat Report (ETR), which analyses 178 independent states and territories. The report assesses threats relating to food risk, water risk,… Continue reading Around 1.3 billion people at high risk of conflict and displacement: Report
Proposed policy may cut Alwar, Panipat from National Capital Region
What is the News? The National Capital Region Planning Board(NCRPB) has approved the ‘Draft Regional Plan 2041’. Note: NCRPB was set up in 1985 to promote balanced development of the NCR and to avoid haphazard development. What are the key highlights of the Draft Regional Plan 2041? New Boundary of NCR The National Capital Region(NCR) currently spreads… Continue reading Proposed policy may cut Alwar, Panipat from National Capital Region
