Solving Present Health Care Crisis With Lessons from Green Revolution

Synopsis: India is facing a severe shortage of healthcare infrastructure. But, this is not the first time. India has already tackled a food shortage which was worse than this during the 1960s by the green revolution. Introduction: India is witnessing shortages of almost everything that is needed to treat COVID-19 patients. Such as hospital beds, drugs,… Continue reading Solving Present Health Care Crisis With Lessons from Green Revolution

EAC Recommends the Great Nicobar Development Plan for EIA Study

Synopsis: The Environment Appraisal Committee has recommended the  Great Nicobar Development plan for grant of terms of reference for EIA studies. The committee also flagged a few critical concerns. Introduction  The Environment Appraisal Committee (EAC) had raised serious concerns about NITI Aayog’s ambitious project for the Great Nicobar Development plan. However, the EAC has also… Continue reading EAC Recommends the Great Nicobar Development Plan for EIA Study

US Support to TRIPS Waiver – Challenges Ahead

Synopsis – US is supporting the TRIPS waiver on Covid-19 Vaccines. However, it may take much more time and effort to take benefits out of it. Introduction Firstly, the US is supporting a temporary waiver of the TRIPS agreement [patent protection rules] on Covid-19 vaccines proposed by India and South Africa. Further, Article IX of… Continue reading US Support to TRIPS Waiver – Challenges Ahead

Nation wide lockdown is an Opportunity to Improve Health Infrastructure

Synopsis – At last, states are implementing strict lockdowns. It is to handle the out-of-control spread of Coronavirus infection. Now, states should use this opportunity to improve health infrastructure in the country. Introduction  Life threat from a mutating virus has aggravated manifold. An increase in Covid cases from 9,000 new daily in early February to… Continue reading Nation wide lockdown is an Opportunity to Improve Health Infrastructure

Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works?

Synopsis: Taiwan detected its 1st case of Covid-19 in January 2020. However, it managed to control the pandemic effectively despite the adverse circumstances. With India suffering heavily from Covid-19, it becomes important to have a good look at the Taiwan Covid-19 model. Introduction A novel form of pneumonia was first emerged in Wuhan, China, in… Continue reading Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works?

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 11th, 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 11th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 10, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works? Source: Click here Syllabus: GS-2, Social Issues, Health related Issues Synopsis: Taiwan detected its 1st case of Covid-19 in January 2020. However, it managed to control the pandemic effectively despite the adverse circumstances. With India… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 10, 2021

Impact of New FCRA Rules on Relief Work of NGOs – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction The second wave of Pandemic has struck the country very hard. There has been an enormous rise in Covid-19 cases reaching around 4 lakh/day. This necessitates active participation from all the stakeholders including NGOs. However, NGOs are not able to contribute much due to the stringent conditions imposed on them by the Foreign Contribution… Continue reading Impact of New FCRA Rules on Relief Work of NGOs – Explained, Pointwise

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