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Prioritise food and work for all

Synopsis: The second wave of Pandemic has put immense stress on the Indian masses. They are facing job losses, food shortages, and hunger issues. In this scenario, the government should prioritise food and work for all. Background: The second wave of Covid-19 -19 has made it imperative for many states to impose a lockdown. This… Continue reading Prioritise food and work for all

Need to revive the Cultural Mapping project

Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About National Mission on Cultural Mapping:4 Benefits of Cultural Mapping:5 Issues with Cultural Mapping Project:6 Way Forward: Synopsis: The situation of cultural ministry in the country is in bad shape. It is facing an acute shortage of funds and resources. A little relief can be given to the artists if the proposed… Continue reading Need to revive the Cultural Mapping project

New IT Rules 2021- No protection under the Section 79 of IT Act upon Non compliance

Synopsis: The Information Technology Rules, 2021 have now come into force. Social Media companies will lose their protection under Section 79 of the IT Act if they fail to comply with new rules. Background: The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 came into force on 26th May 2021.  They… Continue reading New IT Rules 2021- No protection under the Section 79 of IT Act upon Non compliance

Continuing Political Turmoil in Nepal and Opportunity for India

Synopsis:  Present Constitutional crisis in Nepal is an opportunity for India to engage with Nepal’s political leadership. It can help them to establish a stable democratic rule in Nepal. Background Recently, Nepal’s President had dissolved the House of Representatives (lower house) late at the suggestion of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. The decision to dissolve… Continue reading Continuing Political Turmoil in Nepal and Opportunity for India

Cooperative Federalism is Necessary for the Success of GST in India

Synopsis: Without a strong framework for ‘Cooperative federalism’ it is unlikely that the GST mechanism will survive in the future. Contents1 Background2 What are the issues hampering Cooperative Federalism in India?3 What are the issues that are affecting the GST mechanism in India?4 Problems in GST Background The GST Council is troubled with mistrust under… Continue reading Cooperative Federalism is Necessary for the Success of GST in India

Controversies Surrounding Administrator of Lakshadweep

Synopsis: The role of the newly appointed administrator of Lakshadweep is under controversy. Some of the recent steps go against the interest of people. Introduction  Lakshadweep is a group of 36 islands in the Arabian Sea totaling 32 square kilometers. It has had a calm existence as a Union Territory. But recent governance changes introduced… Continue reading Controversies Surrounding Administrator of Lakshadweep

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 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… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 28th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 27, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Controversies Surrounding Administrator of Lakshadweep2 Cooperative Federalism is Necessary for the Success of GST in India3 Continuing Political Turmoil in Nepal and Opportunity for India4 New IT Rules 2021- No protection under the Section 79 of IT Act upon Non… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 27, 2021

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