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Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021

Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II – Polity; Centre-State Relations 

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Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI)

Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II – International Relations 

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Maiden trial of Python-5 conducted

Part of: GS Prelims and GS – III – Defence and security 

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Human Rights Watch (HRW)

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations 

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) 

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Foundation stone of the Integrated Solar Dryer and Pyrolysis pilot laid down

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Sci & tech; Waste management 

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Kelp forests


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GOVERNANCE/ HEALTH

Topic:

Legislation & Covid-19 vaccine pricing

Context: During the hearing on issues related to the pandemic, the Supreme Court flagged differential pricing for vaccines, and directed the central government to clarify in its affidavit the basis and rationale for pricing.

How does the government regulate the pricing of drugs?

Can the government regulate the price of Covid-19 vaccines through DPCO?

What legal avenues are available for the government to address differential pricing for vaccines?

  1. THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 

Challenges w.r.t COVID-19 Vaccines: However, in the case of biological vaccines like Covid-19, even though ingredients and processes are well known, it is difficult to duplicate the process from scratch. The process will also entail new clinical trials to establish safety and efficacy, which makes compulsory licensing less attractive.

  1. THE EPIDEMIC DISEASES ACT, 1897:

Way Ahead

Connecting the dots:


(TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE)


Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section)

Note:

Q.1 Which of the following country is not a part of Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI)?

  1. India 
  2. Japan 
  3. Australia
  4. South Africa

Q.2 Consider the following statements regarding Kelp forests:

  1. They occur worldwide throughout Tropical coastal oceans. 
  2. They are recognized as one of the most productive and dynamic ecosystems on Earth.

Which of the above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 only 
  2. 2 only 
  3. Both 1 and 2 
  4. Neither 1 nor 2 

ANSWERS FOR 28th April 2021 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK)

1 D
2 C
3 A
4 C

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