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Law to deal with pandemics

India lacks specific legislation to deal with pandemics like COVID. While NDMA 2005 and Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 has been invoked to deal with the present situation, both acts lack specific provision in dealing with the pandemics. Here we can take lessons from UK’s Coronavirus Act and Singapore’s regulations to create a well-drafted Indian COVID… Continue reading Law to deal with pandemics

Transforming the Military

The COVID blaze caused economic disruption and now even the military is feeling the heat. The military is grappling with multiple issues like freezing of fresh capital acquisition and delay in procurement. But this could also be considered as an opportunity to transform the Indian military. 4 areas where this transformation could start are discussed… Continue reading Transforming the Military

Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941)

US President Mr Trump has said the COVID-19 pandemic is a worse “attack” on the U.S. than either Pearl Harbor or 9/11. Practice Question : Discuss how the world order changed post Pearl Harbour attack with context to the US hegemony in Asia-Pacific. Attack on Pearl Harbor The December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour… Continue reading Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941)

[pib] Seasonal rapid advancement of Surging Glaciers in Karakoram Range

Indian researchers have found a seasonal advancement in 220 surge-type glaciers in the Karakoram Range of Ladakh. Points to note: 1) Open you map and revise the glaciers of Himalayan region. 2) Glacial landforms as Geographic phenomenon. What are Glacial Surges? Click here to see the animated view Glacial surges are short-lived events where a… Continue reading [pib] Seasonal rapid advancement of Surging Glaciers in Karakoram Range

Co-operative banks can use SARFAESI Act to recover dues: Supreme Court

A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that all co-operative banks in the country could make use of the SARFAESI Act to make recovery against defaulting persons. Possible mains question: What is the SARFAESI Act, 2002? Discuss its various provisions and efficacy to curb Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)? What is Sarfaesi Act,… Continue reading Co-operative banks can use SARFAESI Act to recover dues: Supreme Court

Taiwan makes new push for inclusion in World Health Assembly

Following its successful containment of coronavirus outbreak, Taiwan has made a new push for inclusion in the World Health Assembly (WHA). Locate the seas and straits around Taiwan using your Atlas. What is World Health Assembly (WHA)? The WHA, composed of representatives from all 194 member states, serves as the WHO’s supreme decision-making body. The… Continue reading Taiwan makes new push for inclusion in World Health Assembly

Vande Bharat and Samudra Setu Missions to repatriate Indian nationals

India is all geared to operate flights and naval vessels to repatriate Indian nationals stranded abroad. The name Samudra Setu typically sound like a combatant naval exercise whereas Vande Bharat reminds us of Train-18. Both ideas have opposite context and meaning. One must keep this in mind. What is the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ mission about?… Continue reading Vande Bharat and Samudra Setu Missions to repatriate Indian nationals

[pib] Saras Collection on Government e-Marketplace

The Union Ministry for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has launched “The Saras Collection” on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. Possible prelim question: ‘The Saras Collection’ recently seen in news is a: a) Subsidy on beekeeping and apiculture projects b) Indigenous light transport aircraft c) Database on wetland birds d)… Continue reading [pib] Saras Collection on Government e-Marketplace

FCI to the rescue

FCI, indeed, has remained a crucial topic from the examination viewpoint. Mostly it is highlighted for its issues, corruption and wastages in the godowns. Be it MS Swaminathan or the latest Shanta Kumar committee all focus on how to revamp this giant institution. This article, however, points to the relevance of the FCI in the… Continue reading FCI to the rescue

Why liquor sale matters to states?

Following the ease of restrictions in the third phase of the nationwide lockdown, some of the most striking images showed long queues outside liquor stores around the country. The Delhi government announced a 70% hike in the price of liquor across categories in the capital. Aspirants must note: 1. Purview of Excise duty (i.e. Petroleum… Continue reading Why liquor sale matters to states?

How Remdesivir tricks coronavirus?

A new research has found how Remdesivir treats coronavirus and described the exact mechanism of interaction between the virus and the drug.   Remdesivir is an experimental antiviral made by American pharmaceutical firm Gilead Sciences that was first developed to treat Ebola. DNA/RNA related terminologies, Genes and Genomes, etc. always find their way in UPSC Prelims. … Continue reading How Remdesivir tricks coronavirus?

Back in news: International Whaling Commission (IWC)

Iceland will not be hunting any whales in 2020. Iceland, alongside Norway and Japan, has frequently broken the International Whaling Commission’s 1986 worldwide moratorium, which indefinitely “paused” commercial whaling. Regarding IWC, we can expect a statement based prelim question asking- 1) If IWC has a UN or any other parent organization 2) If India is… Continue reading Back in news: International Whaling Commission (IWC)

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