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[pib] Seven Indian Navy Ships Deployed for Op Samudra Setu II

Operation Samudra Setu II In support of the nation’s fight against Covid-19 and as part of operation ‘Samudra Setu II’,  seven Indian Naval ships have been deployed for shipment of liquid medical oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment from various countries. Indian Navy also has the surge capability, to deploy more ships when the need arises to… Continue reading [pib] Seven Indian Navy Ships Deployed for Op Samudra Setu II

Don’t worry about the deficit

The devastation caused by the second wave calls for the government to shed its worry over the fiscal deficit. The article deals with this issue. Role of fiscal policy to support economy through second wave As India battles to contain the surge in COVID-19 cases, several states have already imposed severe restrictions at the local… Continue reading Don’t worry about the deficit

[pib] DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air to Air Missile

Tejas adds Python-5 in its capacity Tejas, India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, added the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) in its air-to-air weapons capability on April 27, 2021. Trials were also aimed to validate enhanced capability of already integrated Derby Beyond Visual Range (BVR) AAM on Tejas. The test firing at Goa completed a… Continue reading [pib] DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air to Air Missile

Major oil and gas producers form Net Zero Producers’ Forum

About the Net Zero Producers’ forum Five of the world’s major oil and gas producers are working together to ‘develop pragmatic net-zero emission strategies’. Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, Canada and Norway, collectively responsible for 40% of global oil and gas production, will come together to form a cooperative forum that will develop pragmatic net… Continue reading Major oil and gas producers form Net Zero Producers’ Forum

Making social welfare universal

The article highlights the need for universal social protection scheme in India and suggests a way to achieve it. Need for universal social security The pandemic has revealed that leveraging our existing schemes and providing universal social security is of utmost importance. This will help absorb the impact of external shocks on our vulnerable populations.… Continue reading Making social welfare universal

The Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) formally launched

Tackling the supply chain disruption through SCRI The Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) was formally launched on Tuesday by the Trade Ministers of India, Japan and Australia. The three sides agreed that the pandemic revealed supply chain vulnerabilities globally and in the region and noted the importance of risk management and continuity plans in order… Continue reading The Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) formally launched

Antimicrobial resistance

The article highlights the challenges posed by anti-microbial resistance (AMR) and suggests ways to deal with it. Understanding the severity of challenges posed by AMR Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the phenomenon by which bacteria and fungi evolve and become resistant to presently available medical treatment. AMR represents an existential threat to modern medicine. Without functional… Continue reading Antimicrobial resistance

Undermining vaccination for all

The article highlights the issues with the new vaccine strategy adopted by the government. Revamped vaccine strategy With the second Covid-19 wave reaching catastrophic proportions, the Government of India has acted by unveiling a completely revamped vaccine strategy. Two key elements are the hallmark of this new strategy, which will be implemented from May 1. First,… Continue reading Undermining vaccination for all

Complexities of herd immunity

What is herd immunity The herd immunity concept is based on lowering the number of susceptible individuals. If sufficient individuals in the population are immune either through vaccination or a prior exposure, then the number of susceptible individuals drops. For example, if the immune population is 70%, then the susceptible population is 30%. Does herd… Continue reading Complexities of herd immunity

Centre uses Disaster Management Act to restrict liquid oxygen use for non-medical purposes

Order under Disaster Management Act 2015 Invoking the Disaster Management Act, the Centre ordered States that all liquid oxygen shall be made available to the government and will be used for medical purposes only. The order said that under section 10(2)(I) and section 65 of the DM Act, States had to ensure that “liquid oxygen… Continue reading Centre uses Disaster Management Act to restrict liquid oxygen use for non-medical purposes

[pib] PM launches distribution of e-property cards under SWAMITVA scheme

e-Property cards under SWAMITVA scheme The Prime Minister launched the distribution of e-property cards under the SWAMITVA scheme on National Panchayati Raj Day (24 April). 4.09 lakh property owners were given their e-property cards on this occasion, which also marked the rolling out of the SVAMITVA scheme for implementation across the country. Under the scheme,… Continue reading [pib] PM launches distribution of e-property cards under SWAMITVA scheme

Civil service reforms in India

The article highlights the role bureaucracy can play in the development of the country and suggests the ways to deal with the challenges faced by the bureaucracy. Background of the PSU’s In the 1950s and ’60s, the private sector had neither the capability to raise capital to take the country on the path of industrialisation.… Continue reading Civil service reforms in India

[pib] Exercise VARUNA-2021

Details of the exercise The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ is scheduled to be conducted in the Arabian Sea from 25th to 27th April 2021. The exercise will see high tempo-naval operations at sea, including advanced air defence and anti-submarine exercises, intense fixed and rotary wing flying operations, tactical manoeuvres, surface and anti-air weapon… Continue reading [pib] Exercise VARUNA-2021

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