28th April 2021 (5 Topics)
28th April 2021
GS-II: Polity and Governance
- Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies
Context
The Election Commission of India banned victory processions after the declaration of Assembly election results in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal and Kerala on May 2 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The ECI is an authority with mammoth competencies which can eliminate the corrupt practices during elections”. Critically comment.
GS-II: Polity and Governance
- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Health
GS-III: Science and Technology
- Awareness in the fields of Bio-technology
Context
The Delhi High Court asked the Centre and city government on the reason behind the scarcity of Remdesivir drug in the Capital when the medication was being widely prescribed for COVID-19 patients.
What do you understand by Broad Spectrum Anti-Viral Drugs? Do you think it has been responsible for rise in Anti-Microbial Disease around the world?
GS-II: Polity and Governance
- Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business
Context
With the country in midstof a virulent second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, there has been no meeting of the standing committees for more than a month now.
How does the sharp decline in the number of sittings of the Standing Committees of the Parliament affect the democracy where the legislature is already overburdened?
GS-III: Economy
- Indian Economy
GS-II: International Relations
- Important International Institutions, agencies and fora - their Structure, Mandate.
Context
The Asian Development Bank has raised its forecast for India’s growth in 2021-22 to 11%, from 8% earlier, even as it warned that failure to control the resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
“Asian Development Bank can be a bulwark against China’s debt trap in which role of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is also suspicious.” Comment
GS-II: Polity and Governance
- Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity.
- Development Processes and the Development Industry — the Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
Context
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) had formed a task force on ‘oxygen supply chain’ to work with the Central and State governments to augment supply amid severe shortage of medical oxygen as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
“Confederation of Indian Industry catalyzes ‘change’ by working closely with government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities.” Comment.
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