News: With Omicron, South Africa implemented a rapid surveillance mechanism that provided early alerts. India has also responded by setting up screening centres, ICU beds, etc. Despite no alarms, the threat remains so, all cautions should be observed. How the mortality data can help in accessing pandemic situations? Mortality data is important to guide patient care… Continue reading The need for a robust civil registration system
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Should the state stop focusing on population control?
News: Recent NFHS-5 data revealed that India’s Total Fertility Rate has declined to 2 from 2.2 of NFHS-4. Read here: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise Contents1 What factors have helped India bring down the Total Fertility Rate?2 Why the decline in TFR does not signal population stabilization?3 Should India adopt coercive population control measures?4… Continue reading Should the state stop focusing on population control?
The implications of a skewed sex ratio for India
News: According to the latest round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS 2019-21), India has 1,020 females per 1,000 males. Must Read: Union Health Ministry releases NFHS-5 Phase II Findings Contents1 What are the concerns associated with the NFHS data?2 What are the implications of NFHS’s data on sex ratio?3 What does India need to focus… Continue reading The implications of a skewed sex ratio for India
Open mind, large heart
News: A heated online debate has erupted after comedian Vir Das’s “two Indias” monologue video went viral. While many are accusing him of insulting India, others are coming to his defence. Police complaints have also been filed against the comedian. At the root of the current tension is the idea of an India that is… Continue reading Open mind, large heart
Recognising the unsung heroes from India’s tribal communities
News: Union Cabinet has approved 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to remember the contributions of tribal freedom fighters for the country. This date was chosen as it is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda who is revered as Bhagwan by tribal communities across the country. Also read: Remembering Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Contents1… Continue reading Recognising the unsung heroes from India’s tribal communities
The enduring relevance of Nehru’s legacy
News: Indian national movement and its champions played a great role in shaping India. Nehru’s legacy lies in instilling democratic values in the people of India. About Gandhi, Nehru, Patel and Ambedkar and their contributions Gandhi, Nehru, Patel and Ambedkar embodied the vision of India in the 1940s. Gandhi’s morality, Nehru’s political passion, Patels firm… Continue reading The enduring relevance of Nehru’s legacy
Covid 19 as a tail of job hardship and marginalisation
Relevance: Understanding problems by Indian women working in West Asia during Covid times. Contents1 News2 How working women in West Asia can be divided?3 What are the job hardship and marginalisation faced by women in the West Asia region?4 How to address job hardship and marginalisation of women employees in West Asia? News Covid-19 pandemic has… Continue reading Covid 19 as a tail of job hardship and marginalisation
CoP26: Women need more space at the climate table
Synopsis: Women are affected more by the climate change. Yet, mainstreaming of women gender in key roles and processes has seen inadequate progress. Women need to have more say in global climate action. Contents1 Introduction2 How are women more vulnerable to climate change?3 What are the events voicing women participation at UNFCCC?4 What is the… Continue reading CoP26: Women need more space at the climate table
Quality of life in informal settlements: Basic sanitation services a luxury
Synopsis: The study of National Sample Survey (NSS) data on urban slums presents a grim picture of the settlers there, regarding the provisioning of basic amenities. Introduction In India, increasing urbanization is pushing disadvantaged populations living in informal settlements into a more poverty-stricken way of life. Multiple factors influence the quality of life in informal… Continue reading Quality of life in informal settlements: Basic sanitation services a luxury
The challenge that lies before the farmers’ agitation
Synopsis: The Farmers’ agitation must overcome not only the momentary challenge caused by the Singhu killing but the larger challenge of becoming a robust movement. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the risks involved when an agitation transforms into a movement?3 How can long-drawn agitations and movements-in-the-making ensure that they do not fall into this trap of… Continue reading The challenge that lies before the farmers’ agitation
