In context: The demand for these courts occasionally resurfaces when incidents like the tragic rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College happen, though the inherent limitations of the judicial system remain largely overlooked About Fast-Track Courts: Fast-track courts in India were established to address the phenomenal judicial backlog and ensure…
Why in the News? The Prime Minister has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to addressing sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder that alters the shape of red blood cells. What is SCD? Sickle cell disease, a chronic condition, encompasses a group of inherited disorders affecting haemoglobin, the protein responsible for oxygen transport in the body.…
Introduction Context of AI in Healthcare: India’s healthcare system faces significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, shortage of healthcare professionals, and uneven access to quality care across its diverse population. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address these persistent gaps. Promise of AI: AI technologies offer the…
MOVING THE SPOTLIGHT TO GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY The Election Commission of India (ECI), with its track record of conducting free and fair elections, and on time, to Parliament and State legislatures, has emerged as one of independent India’s most credible institutions. Yet, there are 34 State Election Commissions (SECs) that need serious attention and strengthening. THE…
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