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Mass Disinfectant Bath – Ethical issue COVID-19

Mass Disinfectant Bath – Ethical issue COVID-19 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III S&T Recently, migrant labourers returning to their homes from urban centres were forced to take an open bath with disinfectant before they were allowed to enter Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh). It was done in order to prevent COVID-19 from spreading even further in the town. Key Points The nodal officer-in-charge of COVID-19 in the district confirmed that the dis

Profit, not profiteering

Profit, not profiteering GS-IV Ethics States have done well to step in to regulate charges for COVID-19 care in private hospitals The role of the state as a big brother is problematic, and yet only a vigilant, just state can temper the avaricious excesses in the society it governs. The move by certain States to regulate hospital fees charged in the private sector for COVID-19 care falls square in this category. Bombarded with reports about exorbitant bills being raised in the private se

Human Rights vs. Animal Welfare

Human Rights vs. Animal Welfare In light of the increasing number of stray dog incidents, the Supreme Court of India stated that a balance must be struck between human safety and animal rights. The court also suggested that people who feed stray dogs be held responsible for vaccinating them and bearing costs if the animal attacks someone. What is the Importance of Maintaining a Balance Between Human Rights and Animal Welfare? To Address the Core Problem: This issue rais