What is the News? The union health ministry has said that the breakthrough infection rate is low for both Covaxin and Covishield vaccines. What is it? Breakthrough infection is a case of illness in which a vaccinated individual becomes sick from the same disease for which the vaccine was administered. Simply, it occurs when vaccines fail… Continue reading What is “Breakthrough Infection”?
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Issues in Pricing Mechanism of Covid-19 vaccines
Synopsis: A single price for Covid-19 vaccines will fuel production and ensure efficient vaccination. Introduction Economists suggest market-based solutions for covid-19 vaccines due to their claimed efficiency. The market depends on the price mechanism and the forces of supply and demand. Increased competition pushes up supply and pushes down prices. This combination leads to an… Continue reading Issues in Pricing Mechanism of Covid-19 vaccines
Importance of Decentralised Approach in Tackling the Pandemic
Synopsis: The first wave of Covid 19 highlighted the importance of a local and decentralised approach in tackling the adverse impact of the Pandemic. The government should focus on this approach to minimize the vulnerabilities for the poor and marginalized in the second wave. Background: Under the second wave of Covid 19 pandemic, the marginalised… Continue reading Importance of Decentralised Approach in Tackling the Pandemic
Green Hydrogen – The Fuel of the Future
Synopsis – Green hydrogen is becoming a new alternative to fossil fuel. Currently, many countries are taking steps to move towards a hydrogen economy. Introduction- Hydrogen is an energy carrier. It is converted into electricity by fuel cells, which generate electricity by mixing hydrogen and oxygen atoms. It will play an important role in delivering… Continue reading Green Hydrogen – The Fuel of the Future
The New CJI Needs to Address Present Issues in Judiciary
Synopsis: The new Chief Justice must seriously consider the Challenges in Judiciary. He must free himself from the bias in constituting benches. Also, he should take concrete steps to revitalise the administration of justice. Introduction: Justice N V Ramana will be the next Chief Justice of India. But there are certain serious challenges in Judiciary.… Continue reading The New CJI Needs to Address Present Issues in Judiciary
Measures to Control the Covid-19 Second Wave
Synopsis: The current rapid spread of the Covid-19 is a result of poor political choices, poor communications, and neglect of public health principles Background India is witnessing a more intensive spread of Covid 19 in the second wave. For example, more than 3 lakh daily cases are reported, fatality rate has increased (2,000 deaths daily).… Continue reading Measures to Control the Covid-19 Second Wave
Need to Strengthen Panchayati Raj System
Synopsis: There is a need to strengthen the Panchayati raj system to make the participation of the people in governance a reality. Evolution of Panchayati Raj System First, during the Ancient period, the Cholas pioneered the formation of local bodies to oversee the implementation of State plans. Second, during the British period, in 1884, the… Continue reading Need to Strengthen Panchayati Raj System
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 26th, 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 – April 26th, 2021
