Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 June 2022
Contents
- A ground plan for India’s COVID-19 response
- In Sri Lankan crisis, a window of economic opportunity
A Ground Plan for India’s COVID-19 Response
Context
India’s daily new COVID19 cases have crossed the 8,000 mark for the first time after more than 100 days. However, the cases (moderate to severe) and COVID-19 related hospital admissions continue to be low. The spike in infections has raised some worries about the start of the fourth national COVID19 wave in India. Clearly, while the concerns about another national wave are unfounded, the ongoing surge demands a fresh approach to the COVID-19 pandemic response in India.
Relevance
GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Dimensions of the Article
- Why this spike in COVID-19 cases?
- Not a Public Concern Anymore
- A dynamic response strategy
- Way Forward
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In Sri Lankan Crisis, A Window of Economic Opportunity
Context
Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, touched upon a less emphasized yet significant aspect of India-Sri Lanka relations — the commonality between Sri Lanka and the southern parts of India. He even said he would “easily fit into Chennai or Kerala without a problem, while similarly, people in the south can fit in here”.
Relevance
GS-II: India and its Neighborhood Relations.
Dimensions of the Article
- The sub-regional context
- Aid from India
- Baggage of history as hurdle
- Vast potential
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