Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897: Origin, Importance & Limitations
On March 11, 2020, the Cabinet Secretary announced that all states and UTs should invoke provisions of Section 2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 so…
Social Sector
Demographic Dividend in India – Benefits, Challenges & Opportunities
Since 2018, India’s working-age population has grown larger than the dependent population consisting of children and senior citizens. This youth bul…
Vaccine Hesitancy – Meaning, Factors, Solutions
In recent years, there is a significant increase in the measles cases at the global level. This is mainly attributed to the increase in the vaccine he…
HIV/AIDS in India: The Road to Eradication
This year, an individual (London Patient) was treated in London and was completely cured of HIV. CCR5-delta 32 technique, based on stem cell transplan…
Swachh Bharat Mission – Is it a Success or a Failure?
Poor sanitation is a primary cause of diseases worldwide = improving sanitation can have a beneficial impact on health…
Skill India Mission – Features, Current Status & Challenges
Skills and knowledge drive economic growth and social development of a country. Nations with higher levels and better standards of skilled workforce c…
Draft Model Tenancy Act 2019: Features, Significance, Concerns
India’s real estate environment has been facing land market distortions, including inflexible zoning, rent control and protected tenancies for many years now. These were harmful…
Food & Nutrition Security in India: Issues, Challenges & Government Policies
Food and Nutrition Security Analysis, 2019 – report that was recently published showed the bleak picture of the hung…
