What is the News? The Union Defence Minister has reviewed the status of the Indian Navy’s Project Seabird at the Karwar Naval Base. About Project Seabird: Project Seabird is the largest naval infrastructure project at Karwar, Karnataka. The project involves creation of a naval base at Karwar on the west coast of India. Upon completion, the project will provide the Indian Navy with its largest… Continue reading Defence Minister reviews development works at Karwar Naval Base under ‘Project Seabird’
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How the Constitution was subverted during Emergency
Relevance: Proclamation of National Emergency is a test to India’s democracy, in that India passed with distinction. Context: It has now been 46 years since the beginning of National Emergency. India overcame the National emergnecy by strengthening the ideals and aspiration of Constitution makers. Contents1 About the proclamation of National Emergency in 1975: 2 What triggered the National Emergency in 1975? 3 What are the significant events that occurred during the… Continue reading How the Constitution was subverted during Emergency
Geography Quiz: Structure and Relief: Physiographic Divisions of India | 28 June, 2021
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Thaw on the western front
Relevance: India’s engagement with Taliban and Pakistan, and political parties Kashmir valley will stabilize its western front. Synopsis: Hijack of IC-814 flight by Taliban made India look West. Now, in the light of US withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, India is again trying to reshape its strategic outlook towards Western region. Why is India engaging with Taliban? India is talking to the Taliban because the… Continue reading Thaw on the western front
New Globalization would yield mixed results for India
Synopsis: The old globalization was essentially good for India. The new globalization could be a mix of good and bad news. Contents1 Background: 2 Trends in Traditional elements of Globalization: 3 Impact of changing traditional trends on India: 4 New Globalization: 5 Way Ahead: Background: Some of the traditional forms of globalization (the free movement of goods, money, people, etc)… Continue reading New Globalization would yield mixed results for India
Periodic shutting of national parks is beneficial for animals
Context: The decision of Uttarakhand government to allow all year opening of two tiger reserves for tourist has been criticized by many experts. They believe that the move will disturb the ecological balance of the forest. Background: Uttarakhand forest minister announced that the state’s two Tiger Reserves — Corbett and Rajaji — would now remain open for tourism. The… Continue reading Periodic shutting of national parks is beneficial for animals
Issues with Mandatory Vaccination
Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Background: 3 Mandatory Orders issued by State Governments: 4 Verdicts over Mandatory Vaccination: 5 Way Forward: Synopsis: Vaccination is a prerequisite for tackling the Pandemic. However, mandatory vaccination interferes with a person’s right to integrity and his/her personal choice. Therefore, focus should be placed on using persuasive techniques rather than coercing the masses for vaccination. Background: The easing of second… Continue reading Issues with Mandatory Vaccination
Vaccination for Pregnant Women
Synopsis: There is need for urgent vaccination for mother’s to-be to minimise the impact of the coronavirus infection. Contents1 Why there is need to vaccinate mother-to-be? 2 Measures need to be taken to protect mother-to-be: 3 Best practice: 4 Way forward: Why there is need to vaccinate mother-to-be? Firstly, India’s demographic dividend is largely dependent on its high… Continue reading Vaccination for Pregnant Women
New Political engagements preparing the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’
Relevance: Development of Jammu and Kashmir is essential for Internal security and ensuring smooth functioning of the Federalism. Context: For the first time since the state after abrogation of article 370, the Central government initiated political engagement with the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. Contents1 Key outcomes of the meeting: 2 What are the challenges in development of Jammu and Kashmir? 3 What are the present… Continue reading New Political engagements preparing the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 28th 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 28th 2021
