Savita V Jayaram

Articles by Savita V Jayaram

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DGCA certificate issued to AAI for GAGAN system about to expire

Flights over Indian airspace at risk? ISRO's navigation system to lose safety certification

The DGCA certificate issued to Airports Authority of India (AAI) for Indian Satellite-based navigation GAGAN system earlier on April 21, 2015, for a five-year period is about to lapse on April 21, 2020. Has the certificate been renewed by AAI yet or has Covid-19 delayed the same? Let's understand why the DGCA certificate is important and what will happen if the certificate expires? Apr 16, 2020
HDFC Bank

Explained: China fast buying stocks of major Asian FIs as markets fall

Amidst rise in coronavirus cases and a steep decline in stock prices, China is on a purchasing spree - buying stocks of companies and major financial institutions across Asia since January. Why? What's the rebound plan of China to bring back its financial stability and claim economic status globally? We deliberate here. Apr 13, 2020
Narendra modi - Imran Khan

India vs Pakistan: Who's fighting coronavirus better?

While we do miss the zest on display at the grounds during test matches between India vs Pakistan - but we are definitely not missing out on all the live-action in our homes. The only difference you can see today is that the race to win is not practiced outdoors, but within the confines of our homes, be it in India or Pakistan as nationwide lockdown continues until April 14. Let's compare who's fighting coronavirus better - is it India or Pakistan? Apr 9, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine

Anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine can leave Covid-19 patients seriously damaged

With President Trump's announcement in the White House that hydroxychloroquine "will not kill anybody," the potential drug saw an upsurge in global demand and the export ban was soon lifted on India. However, little attention was drawn on why the FDA does not recommend prolonged use of hydroxychloroquine for treating malaria. With no real evidence and clinical trials underway, let's understand the side effects of antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine first. Apr 8, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic

J&K Govt thought joinery mills can 'manufacture' oxygen; order fixed

Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of J&K issued directives allowing a joinery mill and furniture factory the right to manufacture oxygen. But it was later revoked in the day today by Director Mahmood Ahmad Shah on account of heavy criticism received. Apr 8, 2020
GDP Growth graph

Questioning accuracy of India's GDP growth rate projections: Should you believe the numbers?

Bringing to your notice, the government has reduced the base to show higher GDP growth rate under the Modi government leadership in the recent past. As recently, KPMG also released a Covid-19 impact report on the Indian economy taking into account, perhaps the inaccurate numbers released by MOSPI through time as the base. We question the GDP calculation methodologies established and fundamentals in place, to understand if the growth numbers projected are accurate or not. Apr 4, 2020
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