Synopsis: Police reforms are much needed in India. In this respect, India can learn a lot from the George Floyd trial. Killing of George Floyd was in news a few months back. In USA it sparked mass protests culminating in the conviction of the police officer involved in the case. Why an erosion of public trust in the police… Continue reading Police reforms are not enough
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Pakistan on FATF grey list- What does it mean for India?
Synopsis: Pakistan’s has been retained on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Pakistan will stay on FATF grey list for now. Pakistan missed the mark by one crucial action point out of 27 – being judged deficient in prosecuting the senior leadership of UN-proscribed terror groups. Read more – Pakistan to remain on FATF greylist -ForumIAS Blog FATF and Pakistan Many in the Pakistan are… Continue reading Pakistan on FATF grey list- What does it mean for India?
On the margins with full equality still out of reach
Relevance: The LGBTQ+ community is one of the most vulnerable sections in India and mainstreaming them is a great challenge. Synopsis: The global LGBTQ+ community marched ahead after the 1970s. But in India, it was not the case. Despite the Constitution focus on liberation, the marginalised segments such as LGBTQ+ did not receive enough attention so far. Contents1 What is… Continue reading On the margins with full equality still out of reach
Pakistan to remain on FATF greylist
Contents1 What is the News? 2 What is the status of the 27-point action plan? 3 About Financial Action Task Force (FATF): 4 Listing by FATF: What is the News? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Pakistan in its “grey list”. Background: The FATF had issued the 27-point action plan after placing Pakistan on the ‘Grey… Continue reading Pakistan to remain on FATF greylist
Discovery of ‘Dragon Man’ skull may add new species to human family tree
Source: TOI What is the News? Chinese researchers have unveiled an ancient skull that could belong to a completely new species of human. About the New Species of Human: The researchers have named the new species Homo longi. It has been nicknamed “Dragon Man” for the Dragon River region of northeast China where the skull was found. When was it discovered? The skull… Continue reading Discovery of ‘Dragon Man’ skull may add new species to human family tree
Home emissions cause 25% pollution deaths
What is the News? A study in Nature Communications analysed the number of deaths due to exposure to air pollution from specific sources, between the period of 2017 and 2019. Key Findings of the Study Related to India: The total attributable deaths in India due to PM2.5 are estimated at around 8.6 lakhs in 2017 and 9.5 lakhs in 2019. Among them, 1/4th of… Continue reading Home emissions cause 25% pollution deaths
Govt launches LiDAR survey reports to augment water in forest areas
Contents1 What is the News? 2 About the Survey: 3 Significance of this survey: 4 Implementation of Projects by States: What is the News? The Union Environment Minister has released detailed project reports of the light detection and ranging(LiDAR) based survey of forest areas in 10 states. Note: LiDAR is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form… Continue reading Govt launches LiDAR survey reports to augment water in forest areas
Tibet gets first bullet train, links Lhasa to India border
What is the news? China has started operating the first bullet train line in Tibet, connecting the provincial capital Lhasa with Nyingchi – a strategically located Tibetan border town close to Arunachal Pradesh. Lhasa-Nyingchi rail line Train link would connect the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region to the border city of Nyingchi with a travel time of three and a half hours. … Continue reading Tibet gets first bullet train, links Lhasa to India border
DRDO successfully test-fires Pinaka, 122 mm Caliber rockets
Contents1 What is the News? 2 About Pinaka Rocket: 3 Enhanced Version of Pinaka Rocket: 4 Enhanced Version of 122mm Calibre Rockets: What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully test fired an enhanced range version of Pinaka rocket and 122 mm Caliber rocket at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. About Pinaka Rocket: Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket-launcher (MBRL) system named after Shiva’s bow. Purpose: It… Continue reading DRDO successfully test-fires Pinaka, 122 mm Caliber rockets
Government releases India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020
What is the News? Government of India has released the ranking of the India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020. About India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020: ISAC 2020 awards were presented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The awards were announced on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of Smart Cities Mission(SCM), Atal Mission for Urban Rejuvenation… Continue reading Government releases India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020
