CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN: FACTORS COUNTRIES SHOULD CONSIDER WHEN LIFTING RESTRICTIONS
Why in news? As China seems to have “flattened the curve” of its coronavirus cases and is no longer the country with the highest number of infected people or with the highest death toll, all eyes are going to be on it in the coming weeks, as restrictions are slowly lifted on residents after over […]
ANALYSIS| HOW PANDEMICS HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD
Introduction to influence of Pandemics in history Pandemics have had great influence in shaping human society and politics throughout history. From the Justinian Plague of sixth century to the Spanish flu of last century, pandemics have triggered the collapse of empires, weakened pre-eminent powers and institutions, created social upheaval and brought down wars. Justinian Plague […]
170 DISTRICTS IDENTIFIED AS HOTSPOTS: HEALTH MINISTRY
Why in news? Nearly one in five districts in India is a hotspot, the Health Ministry said on 15th April 2020, a day that saw at least 1,036 COVID-19 infections. The government said it had classified every district into a hotspot, potential hotspot or a green zone. Of India’s 736 districts, 170 were ‘hotspots’, defined […]
GOVERNMENT SLOW TO ABSORB LOCKDOWN IMPACT ON THE POOR
Why in news? A response filed to a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) status report in the Supreme Court accused the Centre of being slow to absorb the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the poor. Why was such an accusation made? Kerala and Maharashtra have 72% of the total number of relief camps in […]
BRACING FOR A RAPID SURGE IN CASES, SAYS GOVERNMENT
Why in news? With the nationwide death toll from COVID-19 touching 273 and the number of positive cases reaching 8,447 on Sunday, the Union Health Ministry said India is preparing for a possible exponential surge in cases. Details Amid demands for ramping up health surveillance, the Centre said it is expanding the COVID-19 testing capacity […]
COVID-19: INITIATIVES BY SMART CITIES
Initiatives by Smart Cities Vadodara The Vadodara district administration has installed a helium balloon attached with two cameras for surveillance on lockdown violators. Bengaluru Model COVID-19 War Room at Bengaluru – Covid-19 data dashboard of Karnataka has been inaugurated which will be the single source of all COVID-related data. Kalyan Dombivali To create awareness and keep […]
‘CURFEW-LIKE’ RESTRICTIONS ENFORCED ACROSS STATE OF KARNATAKA
Why in news? Scaling up the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Karnataka government on 23rd March 2020, enforced “curfew-like” restrictions across the State from 24th March 2020, and will be in force till March 31 2020. Details All public and private transport including Uber, Ola and autos will be off the […]
CHINA HITS A MILESTONE: NO NEW LOCAL COVID19 INFECTION
Why in news? As the coronavirus pandemic rampages across the world, the epicentre of the disease – China, has marked a major milestone in curbing the virus in the country. On 17th March 2020, China has recorded zero domestic infections for the first time since the outbreak erupted in late December 2020. As of 19th […]
COVID19: PM CALLS FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING, PEOPLE’S CURFEW, STAY WHERE YOU ARE, MEA TELLS INDIANS ABROAD
Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 19 2020 urged Indians across the country to face the coronavirus pandemic with collective determination and patience, to make sure that “humanity and India prevails” in his address to the nation over television. Urging Indians and residents who are stranded in different cities abroad to find […]
PRIME MINISTER’S CITIZEN ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS FUND (PM CARES FUND)
Why in news? The pandemic of COVID-19 has engulfed the entire world and has posed serious challenges for the health and economic security of millions of people worldwide. PM asked for donation to help the country in this crisis. What is PM CARES? The Fund is a public charitable trust with the Prime Minister as its Chairman. Other Members include Defence […]