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Why has India agreed to resume vaccine export?

Context: Recently, the Union Health Ministry announced that India will resume the export of COVID-19 vaccines under its ‘Vaccine Maitri’ programme to fulfil the commitment towards COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access). Background: With close to 85 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines dispensed in India so far, the Health Ministry dis... .Read more

Updated on 27 September, 2021 GS2 International Relations

Beijing-Lhasa key road link completed

Context: Recently, China has completed a key section of the Beijing-Lhasa expressway Key Points It is a 295-km stretch from Lhasa to Nagqu and is located at an average altitude of 4,500 metres above sea level. Chinese state media have termed it the world’s highest expressway. Chinese infrastructure build-up in Tibet Lhasa to Nagqu... .Read more

Updated on 27 September, 2021 GS2 International Relations

CJI backs 50% quota for women in judiciary

Context: Chief Justice of India backed 50% representation for women in judiciary. “It is your right. It is not a matter of charity... Enough of this thousands of years of suppression,” Chief Justice Ramana commented. The CJI paraphrased Karl Marx to say, “Women of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains.” ... .Read more

Updated on 27 September, 2021 GS2 Polity

Assam’s conflicts over land

Context Last week, an eviction drive in Sipajhar in Assam’s Darrang district took a violent turn, leaving two dead and several injured, after clashes broke out between the police and protesters. Background The eviction drive in Dholpur of Sipajhar, where primarily Bengali-speaking Muslims live, was aimed at removing “illegal encr... .Read more

Updated on 27 September, 2021 GS2 Governance

Clearance of pending files

Context: The Government of India, on directions of the Prime Minister, will in October dispose of all pending public grievances and complaints. Background: This includes all pending assurances given to Parliament, MPs and state governments as well as concluding all inter-ministerial consultations. As part of this exercise, the government will be wee... .Read more

Updated on 27 September, 2021 GS2 Governance

Quad First in-person Summit

Context: From detailing commitments on COVID-19 vaccines and climate to launching a new infrastructure partnership, the Quad Leaders Summit, which met in person for the first time, announced a wide range of deliverables. Key Highlights of the First in-person Quad Summit The group declared new joint positions in the region, such as coordinating diplo... .Read more

Updated on 27 September, 2021 GS2 International Relations