Author: ForumIAS

It’s not straight to detention centres for those not on NRC News: The Home Ministry has asked the Assam government to ensure maintenance of law and order on the publication of the draft NRC on July 30. Important facts: 2. The Assam government has been advised to set up a State-level coordination committee to ensure… Continue reading It’s not straight to detention centres for those not on NRC

Muzzling information Article: Anjali Bhardwaj and Amrita Johri, RTI activists, emphasized on the reasons for amending RTI act. Important Analysis: 2. The RTI act, 2005 hold public functionaries accountable. 3. Over the years, the act has been used by citizens to question the highest officers in the country. 4. However, the legislation has frequently faced… Continue reading Muzzling information

Sanctions relief News: The CAATSA standoff is posing a major hurdle in India-U.S. relations. Important facts: 2. Recently, the U.S. congress allowed the introduction of a presidential waiver of its controversial Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). 3. Both sides are working hard to standoff over issue. 4. The situation became even more tensed… Continue reading Sanctions relief

Different messages, different methods Article Harsh V. Pant, Director, Observer Research Foundation (ORF), Abhishek Mishra, Research Assistant,  analyse how India and China are developing their relations with Africa. Important Analysis: 2. Africa’s global outreach is changing as not only are African countries seeking other partners but emerging powers in Asia are also growing in self-confidence.… Continue reading Different messages, different methods

Magsaysay for ‘3 idiots’ muse News: Two Indians are among six winners picked for the 2018 Raman Magsaysay Awards. Important facts: 2. Name of awardees:- From India: Name: 3. Sonam Wangchuk, educational reformer from Ladakh, widely regarded as the inspiration for Aamir Khan’s character, Phunsuk Wangdu in the film ‘3 Idiots’.  Achievement: In 1988, Wangchuk… Continue reading Magsaysay for ‘3 idiots’ muse

Einstein was right: astronomers confirm key theory of relativity News: The astronomers claimed that they had for the first time confirmed a prediction of Albert Einsten’s theory of general relativity by observing the gravitational effects of a supermassive black hole on a star zipping by it. Important facts: 2. The German-born theoretical Physicist said that… Continue reading Einstein was right: astronomers confirm key theory of relativity

New models for airport management News: Growth in the aviation sector has pushed the government to propose an Amendment in the AERI Act, 2008. Important facts: 2. India has emerged as the third largest domestic aviation market in the world. 3. Need for amendment: The number of major airports increased from 12 to 27 between… Continue reading New models for airport management

AI superpower or client nation? Article: Parminder Jeet Singh associated with Bengaluru based NGO emphasized that industrial revolution moved the centres of physical power from human and animal bodies to machines. Important Analysis: 2. Google’s CEO compares Artificial intelligence with fire and electricity in terms of their role in human civilization. 3. But, Stephen Hawking… Continue reading AI superpower or client nation?

PSUs biggest donors to Clean Ganga Fund News: Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) outdid their private sector peers in contributing to the Clean Ganga Fund (CGF) through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Important facts: 2. The State and Central government public sector units(PSU)s donated large funds for clean Ganga projects. 3. Around Rs 220 crore was donated… Continue reading PSUs biggest donors to Clean Ganga Fund