Synopsis: The recent Centre-West Bengal controversy over Political and administrative elements has brought attention towards the health of the federal structure in India. Background: The recent issue is that the former Chief Secretary of Bengal reached late in the meeting called by Prime Minister to review cyclone relief work. Though both political and administrative state… Continue reading Political and administrative elements in maintaining Healthy Federalism
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Special treatment under GST for few states is a bad idea
Synopsis: The issue of special allowances under GST on Covid-19 relief products is being projected as a Centre versus states issue. Introduction This is an attempt to gain political benefit on an issue of human and national importance. The structure and design of GST are being questioned. Already settled debates on the decision-making process in… Continue reading Special treatment under GST for few states is a bad idea
Public’s right to information vs. national security interest
Synopsis: This article summarises the opinions and views of the former home secretary of India (G.K. Pillai) and retired Indian diplomat (Syed Akbaruddin). They provide their opinion regarding the public’s right to information vs. national security interest. Contents1 Background2 Are restrictions based on national security interest justifiable?3 How to balance the public’s right to information… Continue reading Public’s right to information vs. national security interest
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 12th, 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 12th, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | June 11 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2582]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 11, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Public’s right to information vs. national security interest2 Political and administrative elements in maintaining Healthy Federalism3 Single dose of vaccine can’t control Delta Variant: Global Study on vaccines4 POSHAN 2.0 and tackling malnutrition in India4.0.1 Introduction4.0.2 About POSHAN & POSHAN… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 11, 2021
Higher education in India & QS World University Rankings- Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Key Findings of QS World University Rankings 2022 related to India3 Other Key Findings4 The status of Higher Education In India5 Government initiatives to promote Higher education in India6 Challenges faced by Higher Education In India7 Suggestions to improve higher education in India8 Conclusion Introduction Recently, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released their World University… Continue reading Higher education in India & QS World University Rankings- Explained, pointwise
What is Maharashtra’s “Beed model” of crop insurance?
Contents1 What is the news?2 Why was the Beed Model of Crop Insurance launched?3 What is the Beed Model of Crop Insurance?4 Benefits of Beed Model for Government What is the news? Maharashtra Chief Minister has asked the Prime Minister for state-wide implementation of the ‘Beed model’ of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).… Continue reading What is Maharashtra’s “Beed model” of crop insurance?
NITI Aayog releases “Fast Tracking Freight in India” Report
What is the News? NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI) has released a report titled “Fast Tracking Freight in India: A Roadmap for Clean and Cost-Effective Goods Transport”. Contents1 Objectives of the Fast Tracking Freight in India Report:2 India’s Logistics Sector:3 Measures need to accommodate more urban citizens:4 Other measures recommended by the Fast Tracking… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases “Fast Tracking Freight in India” Report
US President and UK PM to sign “New Atlantic Charter”
Contents1 What is the news?2 What was the original Atlantic Charter?3 Significance of the Atlantic charter4 What is the New Atlantic Charter?5 Key goals of the New Atlantic Charter: What is the news? US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met for the first time. They inspected documents related to the New… Continue reading US President and UK PM to sign “New Atlantic Charter”
