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Keen On Rolling Out Aadhaar Cards For Sex Workers: UIDAI To SC

Sonia SolankiMarch 1, 20220

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has informed the Supreme Court that it is keen to give out Aadhaar Cards to sex workers.  They need to have a certificate from the health department of states or from the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO). UIDAI said that no residence proof or identity proof will be mandatory for such sex workers. The bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai was hearing the petition on the lack of food security for sex workers across the nation, especially during the pandemic. Representing the UIDAI,  advocate Zoheb Hossain informed that certain sections of society even though not having any identification did not lack any access to the basic right of food and other facilities. Court's Observations The Supreme Court inquired...

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Hunger Watch Report : 66% Families’ Income Suffer Loss; 25% Have Severe Food Insecurity Due To Pandemic

Sonia SolankiFebruary 24, 20220

A survey conducted by the Right To Food Campaign in association with the Civil Society Organization reveals that 66% of families faced losses due to the pandemic. The Hunger Watch report states that the income of 2/3rd families is decreased in the two years of the pandemic. Almost 60% of people said that their income is reduced by 50% or more in the two years of the pandemic. The survey was conducted in 14 states. It included a total of 6,697 households from low socio-economic strata. Hunger Watch Report Details The report presents some numbers and data which are of major concern in today's society. Nearly, 45% of households are still having some sort of debt. Out of these 21% have debt above 50,000 Rs. This data comes in from the second round post lockdown in 2020. It covered 3,994 ...

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Sri Lanka Faces Fuel Crisis Amid Foreign Exchange Shortage Due To Pandemic

Sonia SolankiFebruary 23, 20220

Sri Lanka is going through a major fuel crisis at present. The main reason for the crisis is the shortage of foreign exchange to buy fuel. If reports are to be believed, Sri Lanka is left with 5-6 days of fuel only. The nation's economy hits the bottom due to the pandemic. Due to the pandemic, the travel and tourism industry was on halt. That brought a major shock to Lanka's economy, which is highly dependent on tourism. The losses that the country is facing in the last two years due to the pandemic stands at 14 billion dollars. Between July-September 2021 the economy shrinks by 1.5% as per the Central Bank reports. Not only this the Inflation rate also rose to 12.1% in the month of December. To cope with the losses, Sri Lanka has borrowed international sovereign bonds worth 12.5 bi...

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Centre Eases Regulations For International Flyers; Vaccination Certificate Is Must, No Quarantine Required

Sonia SolankiFebruary 12, 20220

India is seeing a constant decline in COVID-19 cases in the third wave. The Centre has revised the guidelines for the incoming International flyers. These guidelines will commence on Feb 14, 2022, as stated by the Union ministry of health and family welfare. The major change introduced is the revoking of seven day quarantine period for the international incoming flyers. Earlier, the incoming flyers had to go through a mandatory seven-day quarantine at home and a test on the 8th day for COVID-19. This rule was laid down in March 2020. The lifting of the ban will help in gaining momentum in business especially in the aviation and travel industry. New Guidelines For International Flyers The incoming flyers need to submit their full vaccination certificate and a negative R...

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Congress Responsible For Spreading COVID-19 Through Migrant Exodus: Is PM Modi Shrugging Off Accountability Again?

Snehashish RoyFebruary 9, 20220

Prime Minister Narendra Modi seemed rather unthankful on various grounds during his last vote of thanks speech in Parliament. He blatantly accused the Opposition of stirring up migrant labourers to exit Mumbai, which eventually led to a crisis situation across the country. According to PM Modi, all non-BJP parties are responsible for the plight across the country post-lockdown, except the ruling government. He pointed the distribution of free train tickets acted as an instigation to migrants to leave the city. "The Congress Party has crossed all limits in this time of Covid-19… During the first wave, when the country was following lockdowns, when the World Health Organization was advising people across the world, all health experts were suggesting that people should stay where t...

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India Crosses 5 Lakh COVID Death Mark, Third After Brazil And US

Sonia SolankiFebruary 5, 20220

India has crossed the mark of 5 lakh deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic and it became the third country to cross the mark. The maximum number of COVID deaths have been registered in the US at 9,17,600. Followed by Brazil at the second spot with 6,29,078 deaths so far. At present, the death number in India stands at 5,00,055. But as compared to other nations, the number in India except during the second wave is very less. India took 217 days to cross the 5 lakh mark from the last 4 lakh mark, which is the longest period to register one lakh deaths. How India Kept Its Fatality Rate Low? Well with a population equivalent to approximately 1.4 billion the death rate of India is comparatively low than other countries. Well, this is an overall picture but India too has seen some h...

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COVID-19 Medical Waste A Great Threat To Health And Environment : WHO

Sonia SolankiFebruary 4, 20220

COVID-19 medical waste is a great threat to our health and environment. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), medical waste comes from multiple sources generation including COVID testing kits, disposable syringes, disposable gloves, vaccine bottles, PPE kits, masks, sanitiser bottles etc. According to an estimate, a total of 87,000 tonnes of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been ordered till November 2021. In addition to this, the amount of plastic and cardboard boxes used in packing has been rising since the onset of the pandemic. According to the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) in the five Asian cities, the amount of healthcare waste was 3.4 Kg/bed/day during the pandemic. Before pandemic, the value ranged from 0.2 - 0.5 Kg/bed/day. Why Med...

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Centre Addresses Mental Health In Union Budget Amid Data Suggesting 4 Rs/Person Government Spending A Year

Sonia SolankiFebruary 2, 20220

The mental health awareness issue was addressed in the budget session of 2022-23. The Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the pandemic has intensified mental health-related issues. To combat the problem and to provide quality mental health counselling and services, a National Tele Mental Health Programme will be launched. It will include a total of 23 mental health centres. Their work will function under the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). Whereas, the International Institute of Information Technology, Bengaluru, will provide technical support. The Director of NIMHANS, Dr Partima Murthy, said this programme will help in identifying the mild form of mental illness. At present, around 10.4% of people have been diagnosed with menta...

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Unemployment At Its Peak, Youngsters Between 20-29 Years Worst Hit: CMIE Data

Sonia SolankiFebruary 1, 20220

Unemployment is the harsh reality that we are facing in today’s time. Reports by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) stated that the unemployment rate in December 2021 was 7.9%. But that doesn’t mean the rest of 92.1% of people in the working-age group are employed. In fact, the employment rate is the better Indicator of the success and economy of a country. India’s success rate is low with only 43% in 2020, as per a data study by the World Bank. India lags behind Pakistan (48%) and Bangladesh (53%) in these numbers. In 2018-19, the unemployment rate was 6.3% and 4.7% in the year 2017-18. Challenges India Faces To Provide Employment Employment is a necessity and when the working population is not getting proper opportunities, it’s a difficult situation for the...

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“Pandemic And Rivers”-How This Pandemic Affected Rivers? Why Riverine Problems Is Still A Challenge?

Pooja YadavJanuary 31, 20220

During the pandemic, our natural resources were found to heal themselves amid the lockdown. The ecosystem was found to be healing on its own. Vast stretches of rivers were seen cleaned compared with its earlier condition. Rivers are once again seen as untidy and polluted, impacted by the damaged ecosystem. The conditions of rivers all around the world are an alarming signal for us to do something about it. world leaders participating in different submit have expressed their concern over the ecosystem damage. these rivers once we're calling as veins and arteries of this planet are in the worst state. politicians, leaders, environmentalists, and other stakeholders are trying to find new ways to protect our natural resources. if we the connectivity status of all rivers except Anta...

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Two Years Of COVID-19 In India: The Ups and Downs Of Ongoing Battle

Sonia SolankiJanuary 31, 20220

COVID-19 made its way in India on January 30, 2020, when a 20-year-old woman tested positive for the virus. From there till today, this pandemic has shattered many homes, engulfed many lives and still hover over us like a constant threat. India has seen many lows and ups during this period, especially in the healthcare department. This fight against corona is still on, but we did not surrender to it. Though losing our near and dear ones is still haunting us. Yet the satisfaction of saving millions stays in our hearts. COVID-19 Early Journey In India The early journey of the pandemic in India is roughly calculated between January 30 and March 15, 2021. The first case was reported on January 30, 2020, and the first death by COVID-19 was reported on March 12, 2020. The fir...

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Hospitals Test Patients Despite ICMR Guidelines Suggesting Against It

Snehashish RoyJanuary 18, 20220

Several hospitals are found conducting COVID-19 tests for patients during their admission, despite the Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) latest guidelines that state against the testing of asymptomatic patients. “Asymptomatic patients undergoing surgical/non-surgical invasive procedures including pregnant women in/near labour who are hospitalised for delivery should not be tested unless warranted or symptoms develop,” stated the guidelines. However, doctors claim surgical outcomes of patients with active infection could be worse. “Unless it is an emergency life-threatening condition, we do test the patients before any procedures. The patients are also tested before they are moved from one ward to the other. There is no workaround. Even an asymptomatic person can give the infe...

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