Source: Indian Express Relevance: about rice fortification programme Synopsis: Rice fortification programme might not be the answer to India’s food security and nutritional challenges. A push to a balanced and diverse diet is a far more superior strategy. Issues with the recently announced mandatory rice fortification programme. Background Read these articles in sequence PM announces… Continue reading Don’t chase the mirage of iron-fortified rice
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A surfeit of sero surveys
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the advantages and disadvantages associated with Sero surveys Synopsis: Though Sero Surveys are useful in detecting the prevalence of antibodies, frequent surveys are expensive and futile Introduction: A sero surveillance ascertains the prevalence of past infectious disease in a population; In Covid cases, it helps to detect whether anti-bodies… Continue reading A surfeit of sero surveys
Fourth evacuation from Kabul since 1992 & The legal challenges in recognising the Taliban
Source: The Hindu(Article 1, Article2, Article 3, Article 4, and Article 5) and The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Synopsis: After the rise of the Taliban, Countries around the globe are in dilemma over recognizing the Taliban. Introduction Recognition of governments under international law is vital for several reasons.… Continue reading Fourth evacuation from Kabul since 1992 & The legal challenges in recognising the Taliban
Why India needs an NHS-like healthcare model?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding issues in the Indian health sector Synopsis: India’s health care sector is plagued with various issues which have been exposed during Covid crisis. Let’s have a brief look at issues affecting Indian health sector. Context The Health ministry has claimed in Parliament that Punjab has reported only four “suspected” deaths… Continue reading Why India needs an NHS-like healthcare model?
Give it a rest: SC reminds lower courts, cops to avoid unnecessary arrests. But bureaucratic habits die hard
Source: TOI Relevance – To differentiate between the right to arrest and need to arrest Synopsis: Supreme Court (SC) mentioned that arrest provision in law does not mean that government can use power indiscriminately to crush the personal liberty Introduction Recently, the SC has held that merely because the law allows arrest, it doesn’t mean that… Continue reading Give it a rest: SC reminds lower courts, cops to avoid unnecessary arrests. But bureaucratic habits die hard
An unworthy Chinese example that India ought not to emulate
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Economic policies of India Synopsis: India shouldn’t become too much restrictive to business by trying to copy recent policy actions of Chinese government. Background China’s crackdown on businesses has been going on steadily and continually. Initially, it was felt that the target was Jack Ma because he dared to challenge the system… Continue reading An unworthy Chinese example that India ought not to emulate
Capital Disadvantages: Delhi & Washington DC
Source: TOI Relevance: To understand the issue of Delhi’s statehood. Synopsis: Full statehood remains a dream for residents, both in Indian and US national capitals US and India both are reluctant to allow residents of their capitals full statehood. Both territories enjoy lesser power than the states Status of Washington DC It has 3 electoral… Continue reading Capital Disadvantages: Delhi & Washington DC
Why the post-pandemic school is an opportunity to reinvent learning?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Importance of student-friendly learning Synopsis: The classroom must be centred on joyful and creative learning. It should join the dots between children’s lives and education. Introduction Education is not a race. It is a child’s journey to fulfilling his potential. Reopening schools can be an opportunity to rethink the teaching and learning… Continue reading Why the post-pandemic school is an opportunity to reinvent learning?
Why the citizens’ assembly is an idea whose time has come
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the idea of democracy and citizen assembly Synopsis: Democratic exercise has been reduced to periodic elections. It is time that we think of innovative solutions like Citizen’s assemblies. Introduction: There is disenchantment with political parties in the US and Europe. Assemblies are divided along the party lines and there is… Continue reading Why the citizens’ assembly is an idea whose time has come
Finding a healthy way to cook
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the issue of Environment and misery of women Synopsis: This article highlights the problem of women using firewood based stoves/ chulhas in many poor households. Introduction There is a need to introduce more alternative sources of energy rather than providing free LPG connections Ill Effects of Chulhas It affects the… Continue reading Finding a healthy way to cook
