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Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Blackbucks in Odisha:4 About Blackbucks: What is the News? According to a census carried out by the Odisha State Forest Department, Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years. Blackbucks in Odisha: Firstly, the Blackbuck is known in Odisha as Krushnasara Mruga. Secondly, Blackbucks are found only… Continue reading Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census

Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention

Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the dairy and livestock sector:4 Challenges faced by the dairy Sector:5 Adverse impact of Pandemic on the Dairy Sector:6 Steps taken by Government for the Dairy Sector:7 Concerns associated with the above steps:8 Way Forward: Synopsis: The second wave of pandemic has brutally impacted the dairy sector. There is a reduction… Continue reading Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention

Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India

Synopsis – The Government needs to ensure fiscal rehabilitation for improving resilience to Cyclones disasters. Introduction- The Indian subcontinent is among the worst affected regions of the world when it comes to tropical cyclones. It is due to its 4,670-mile coastline, where a large percentage of the country’s population lives. Despite all the planning for… Continue reading Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India

Need to Reform the Information Technology Rules, 2021

Synopsis: Though, the Information Technology Rules, 2021 has many positives there are some ambiguities that need to be addressed. What are the positive provisions in the Information Technology Rules, 2021? Positives in the Information Technology Rules, 2021: It mandates duties on social media platforms such as Removal of non-consensual intimate pictures within 24 hours, Publication… Continue reading Need to Reform the Information Technology Rules, 2021

Challenges involved in Shifting the  National Museum of India

Synopsis:  Shifting the National Museum of India as per the Central Vista Redevelopment Project has many issues and challenges. Background According to the plans of the “Central Vista Redevelopment Project”, the National Museum of India will be shifted to the South Block offices as well as the North Block offices of the Indian government. What… Continue reading Challenges involved in Shifting the  National Museum of India

Tussle between Government and Social Media companies

Synopsis: The new IT rules have initiated a tussle between Government and Social Media companies. The government wants compliance while the companies are hesitant to adopt them on the grounds of privacy and freedom. Background: The fault lines are hardening between the government and social media companies over the adoption of the Information Technology (Guidelines… Continue reading Tussle between Government and Social Media companies

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 29th, 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 – May 29th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 28, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India2 Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention3 Tussle between Government and Social Media companies4 Challenges involved in Shifting the  National Museum of India5 Need to Reform the Information Technology Rules, 2021 Improving Resilience… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 28, 2021

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