Synopsis: India needs to urgently adopt a targeted vaccination strategy, prioritizing high risk groups and potential super spreaders.  Introduction   Targeted vaccination strategy is critical to avoid a possible third wave of Covid-19 infections. Due to limited resources, optimal utilisation of the scarce resource must be a key strategy.  What are the policy gaps in the current vaccination strategy?   The current policy of vaccination benefits digitally aware citizens and creates… Continue reading What can we do to avoid the third wave of Covid?

Synopsis: Asia should take bold measures and launch green projects in the energy sector to make a difference.  Introduction   We must fight climate change, meet the emission-reduction goals under the Paris Agreement, all while promoting economic growth and putting the region’s development on a green path.  Why is the efforts of  Asia important in the climate change battle?  Asia accounts… Continue reading The role of multilateral lenders in minimizing climate change

What is the News?  Credit Suisse has released a report titled Global Wealth Report 2021.  Key Takeaways from the Global Wealth Report 2021:  Report on Global Wealth:  The aggregate global wealth has risen by $28.7 trillion to reach $418.3 trillion at the end of 2020 despite the pandemic.  In terms of current US dollars, total wealth… Continue reading Covid leaves Indian adults poorer by 6.1% in 2020: Credit Suisse

Synopsis:  The agricultural ministry is working towards creating a Digital Agristack for farmers. It will collect granular data to provide growers with a range of customized services like input quantity, output choice, potential market etc.  About Agristack:  The project will collect granular data to provide growers with a range of customized services. Like, what to plant, where to… Continue reading Digital Agristack for Farmers

Synopsis: The European Union has presented a declaration to the World Trade Organization (WTO) that overlooks the goals of India and South Africa’s combined request for an intellectual property (IP) waiver on Covid-19 pharmaceuticals and vaccines.  Introduction   Despite the fact that the waiver idea has the support of over 100 countries, the EU has been opposing… Continue reading Covid-19 vaccines: EU ignores India, S Africa’s patent waiver plea at WTO