Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897: Origin, Importance & Limitations
On March 11, 2020, the Cabinet Secretary announced that all states and UTs should invoke provisions of Section 2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 so…
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Stem Cells – Sources, Types, Applications, Concerns & Regulations
Stem cell research and its use in therapy are at the frontiers of biomedicine. It is being explored as a panacea for a wide range of diseases from tis…
Good Governance Index (GGI) – Indicators, Highlights, Significance & Limitations
On December 25th, 2019, the Minister of State for Public Grievance and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh had launched the Good Governance Index on Good Gove…
HIV/AIDS in India: The Road to Eradication
This year, an individual (London Patient) was treated in London and was completely cured of HIV. CCR5-delta 32 technique, based on stem cell transplan…
Biotechnology Sector in India – Scope, Challenges & Government Initiatives
India’s biotechnology sector has evolved steadily and significantly in the last two decades, growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 20…
Healthcare in India – A Comprehensive Analysis
In the next decade, India is bound to become the most populous nation in the world, surpassing China. However, compared globally, India remains one of…
National Medical Commission Bill 2019: Why doctors are opposing it?
National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 was recently passed in the Rajya Sabha. This bill is under public scrutiny due …
Judicial Review, Activism & Overreach – What is the Difference?
In recent times there have been intense debates and speculations about increasing judicial interventions into the legi…
