Intervention

Governance Intervention

Ministry of Tourism Launches ‘StrandedinIndia.com’ Portal to Help Foreign Tourists

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, with an aim to extend support to the foreign tourists who are stranded in India, has come up with a portal to disseminate information regarding the services that can be availed by foreign tourists who are stuck far away from their home land. The portal is titled ‘Stranded in India’ and aims to act as a support network for foreign tourists stuck in various parts of the country.

By Kautilya / March 31, 2020

Governance Intervention

Cyber Chief’s Warning as Hackers Target PMCARES Fund

Please note, the correct UPI ID of PM CARES Fund is pmcares@sbi

By Kautilya / March 31, 2020

Governance Intervention

India’s Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

India’s response to COVID-19 has been pre-emptive, pro-active and graded. India had already put in place a comprehensive response system at its borders much before WHO declared it as a public health emergency of international concern (30th January)

By Kautilya / March 29, 2020

Intervention

Ensure Strict Compliance of Treaty on Banning Biological Weapons: India

In making the fresh call to ban biological weapons on the occasion of 45th anniversary of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) coming into force, India also made a mention of the fast spreading coronavirus and its global impact.

By Kautilya / March 28, 2020

Intervention

Complete List of the Services that will Remain Open During Covid-19 Lockdown in India

After PM Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, the ministry of home affairs on Tuesday issued guidelines for essential services that will continue to function.

By Kautilya / March 26, 2020

Health Intervention

India to Test 100 Year Old TB Vaccine for Covid-19

BCG vaccine could strengthen immunity against diseases other than TB, which could come as a relief to healthcare workers dealing with the coronavirus threat.

By Kautilya / March 25, 2020

Intervention Research

Indian Scientists Building DNA Database to Protect the Elusive Red Panda

According to Zoological Survey of India scientist Mukesh Thakur, the reference DNA database for existing populations of red pandas will aid conservation efforts and come in handy to combat illegal wildlife trade by helping law enforcement officials assign the seizure (of illegal wildlife trade derivatives) to the source of origin, which would aid prosecution.

By Kautilya / March 25, 2020

Health Intervention

India Observes Janata Curfew, India Stay Indoors to Defeat Covid-19

Millions of people across the country stayed indoors, streets wore a deserted look and bare number of vehicles were on the road on Sunday in an unprecedented shutdown on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for a ‘ Janata curfew’ to help check the spread of coronavirus.

By Kautilya / March 22, 2020

Intervention

Spare A Thought for Sparrows

For D Ganeshan, professor at SRM University and the man behind the Environment Monitoring and Action Initiative (EMAI), this year’s World Sparrow Day (March 20) was set to mark a significant milestone. He would have proudly distributed, through his growing network of sparrow warriors, a thousand nest boxes for sparrows in the city.

By Kautilya / March 21, 2020

Diplomacy Intervention

PM Narendra Modi Calls for Citizen’s Curfew on Sunday

“Our efforts on 22 March, our self-restraint, there will be a symbol of determination to perform duty in the national interest,” Modi said and added, “The success of Janata-curfew on 22 March, its experiences will also prepare us for the challenges to come.”

By Kautilya / March 19, 2020

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