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Analysing US Election Results 2024 and Demystifying Trump 2.0 Administration- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! The US Presidential election for this year is finally over but the votes are still being counted in several states. We at the Journal of Knowledge's series are covering A to Z, what you should know and stay aware of in a capsule format about the US elections. This episode will talk comprehensively about the US elections 2024 results the changing tides, the analysis of results, factors that led to Trump's victory etc. This episode will also talk about Trump's second term and prospective Trump agenda policies.  Read our latest article-based coverage of the US election. Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Milan C Varghese  is a penultimate-year law student at Government Law College, Ernakulam, with a deep interest in U.S. politics, public policy, and the intersection of law and finance. Known across the Kerala Model United Nations circuit for his engaging debates and policy insights, Milan combines his legal expertise

Central Vista, India's New Parliament Complex- A need or a necessity or wastage?

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Central Vista grabbed political headlines just before the first wave of COVID-19 in 2020. It was when the BJP-led NDA govt decided to establish a new Parliament Complex in the heart of Delhi in Vijay Chowk, closer to India Gate. This was intended not only to replace the existing parliament building but also for a big complex with a lot of compartments and facilities. Now, in mid-2021, almost in the same month as the Modi Govt's second anniversary, it fell into a couple of controversies. This was amidst the fact that India is badly affected by the second wave and the govt is facing a lot of criticism calling out for the cancellation of this project. Let us examine more about this project and what it means to the govt, the politicians and the people at large.  Read Analysis of the First year of NDA 2.0.  Credits- Zee News  Features of Central Vista  Central Vista is not a mere project, it is a well-planned long-term one. It will replace the existing Parliament building which was fu

Reasons for India’s Second Wave of COVID-19

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For the past month, India is facing a massive healthcare crisis. Per day India reported up to 400,000 per day. Following are the main reasons for the Second Wave.  New strains of virus and mutations  Laxations after the first wave  Lifting of Lockdown restrictions  Improper vaccination strategy  Lack of preparations  Obsession of Indians with self medications Fake news Elections  Religious congregations Youthful/productive population Consequences of Second Wave  The collapse of healthcare infrastructure  Artificial shortage of healthcare equipment and tools Harder to flatten the curve  More lockdown and restrictions  Economic hardships  Read more in great detail- https://medium.com/illumination/indias-second-wave-of-covid-19-explained-42b5ed641b22?source=friends_link&sk=a92fa07fc529ed0d8cd10e718c78088c Salutation! A big salute to all the health workers, doctors, nurses, healthcare staff, scientists, govt. officers, health officials of the govt., the police, lawmakers, leaders, vacc