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Need of Strengthening Cyber Resilience of Civilian infrastructure

Synopsis: Cyber-attacks are increasing on civilian targets and infrastructure around the globe. Thus, there is a critical need to strengthen the Cyber resilience of civilian infrastructure. Background Cyber, which is regarded as the fifth dimension of warfare, is now largely being employed against civilian targets. For instance, several high-profile cyberattacks were reported from the United… Continue reading Need of Strengthening Cyber Resilience of Civilian infrastructure

How to Prevent Misuse of Synthetic Biology?

Synopsis: Synthetic biology is a double-edged sword. It is highly prone to misuse, thus there is an urgent need for international measures for monitoring and verification. Contents1 Background:2 What are the concerns associated with the misuse of synthetic biology?3 Why India is more vulnerable to bio-weapon attack?4 Way forward: Background: Synthetic biology is a revolutionary… Continue reading How to Prevent Misuse of Synthetic Biology?

Issues with NTCA Circular on Shutting Down Tourism in Tiger Reserves

Synopsis: The recent NTCA Circular on tiger reserves shut down the tourism activities in tiger reserves. But the circular needs course correction. Contents1 Introduction:2 The reason behind the NTCA Circular on tiger reserves:3 Issues with the NTCA Circular on tiger reserves:4 Suggestions to improve the recent NTCA Circular on tiger reserves: Introduction: India’s Project Tiger… Continue reading Issues with NTCA Circular on Shutting Down Tourism in Tiger Reserves

Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?

  Synopsis – In a recent address PM has called for indigenization of the national security system including that of doctrines, procedures, and customs. This shift towards indigenization shouldn’t lead to the complete ignorance of foreign strategic thoughts. Contents1 Introduction2 Evolution of Indian armed forces3 Challenges and concerns4 Suggestions5 Global best practices6 Way forward Introduction… Continue reading Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 15th, 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… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 15th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 14, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?1.0.1 Introduction1.0.2 Challenges and concerns1.0.3 Suggestions1.0.4 Way forward2 Issues with NTCA Circular on Shutting Down Tourism in Tiger Reserves3 How to Prevent Misuse of Synthetic Biology?4 Need of Strengthening Cyber… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 14, 2021

Aspirational District Programme – Achievements and Suggestions – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 About the Aspirational Districts Programme3 Institutional framework and core strategy4 Why was it praised by the UNDP?5 Achievements of Aspirational Districts Programme6 Issues associated with the Aspirational Districts Programme7 Suggestions to improve the Aspirational Districts Programme8 Conclusion Introduction The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) India has released a report titled ‘Aspirational Districts Programme:… Continue reading Aspirational District Programme – Achievements and Suggestions – Explained, Pointwise

“Small Island Developing States” faced most GDP loss in 2020: UN report

What is the News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released a report titled “Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures”. The report highlights the numerous challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Key Findings of the Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures Report: Small island developing states(SIDS) faced thrice as much fall… Continue reading “Small Island Developing States” faced most GDP loss in 2020: UN report

Madras High Court guidelines for mainstreaming LGBTIQA+ community

Contents1 What is the News?2  What was the case?3 Madras High Court guidelines for mainstreaming LGBTIQA+:4 What are the Madras High Court guidelines for mainstreaming LGBTIQA+?5 Police and Prison authorities:6 Physical and Mental Health Professionals What is the News? The Madras High Court has issued guidelines aimed at mainstreaming LGBTIQA+(Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual)… Continue reading Madras High Court guidelines for mainstreaming LGBTIQA+ community

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