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[Download] 10 PM Compilation -May, 2021 – 3rd week

Hello Everyone, We are posting the Compilation of the 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz – May 2021 for 3rd week Click on the following link to download: – 10PM Compilation for the month of May 2021 – Third week The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Compilation -May, 2021 – 3rd week

Government Schemes in News – Part-2 | Prelims Capsules 2021

Read – Central Government Schemes in News – Part 1 – Click Here Read Other Posts under Prelims Capsules Initiative – Click here Contents1 Government Schemes for MSMEs and industries1.1 Production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the telecom Sector1.2 Samarth Scheme1.3 Make in India Initiative 2.01.4 Startup India Seed Fund Scheme1.5 PRISM Scheme1.6 UdyogAadhaar Memorandum and… Continue reading Government Schemes in News – Part-2 | Prelims Capsules 2021

India’s Stand on Palestine and Israel Conflict

Synopsis: In its recent statement, India tried to maintain a balance between its relations with Israel and Palestine. Why is it difficult for India to take sides in this conflict? Introduction  India is a non-permanent at the UN Security Council. It attempted a subtle balancing act by repeating its traditional support for the Palestine cause.… Continue reading India’s Stand on Palestine and Israel Conflict

Voluntary Licensing Mechanism for Vaccines Will Ensure Social Justice

Synopsis: Other alternatives available to boost Vaccine supply are less effective. But Voluntary licensing Mechanism for Covid 19 vaccines will lead to affordable and accessible vaccines. Contents1  Background2 How voluntary licensing can make medical drugs affordable?3 What are the issues in other alternative mechanisms?4 Way forward  Background Affordable vaccination is the key to achieve global… Continue reading Voluntary Licensing Mechanism for Vaccines Will Ensure Social Justice

Why IITs Demand for Priority Vaccination is not Justified?

Synopsis:  IITs are demanding priority vaccination. Their demand for vaccinating their staff and students against Covid-19 on a  should not be encouraged. Background In a recent meeting with the Union education minister, the IIT directors have demanded for vaccinating their staff and students against Covid on a priority basis, so that they can resume classes.… Continue reading Why IITs Demand for Priority Vaccination is not Justified?

WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy and Data Protection law in India

Synopsis: The government sought a response against WhatsApp’s Privacy policy, but it is just a short-sighted one. The government should focus on long-term solutions like enacting data protection law. Contents1 Introduction:2 The development of WhatsApp’s privacy policy:3 Reason behind WhatsApp’s Privacy policy:4 The Government response:5 Concerns with government decision: Introduction: The central government recently issued… Continue reading WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy and Data Protection law in India

Issues and Significance of Longer Vaccine Gaps

Synopsis: Recently, the government introduced longer vaccine gaps for few reasons. But it fails to take other things into account. Contents1 Introduction:2 Two underlying principles behind longer vaccine gaps:3 Challenges with longer vaccine gaps:4 Way forward: Introduction: Recently the Indian government recommended a higher interval between two doses of the Covishield vaccine. Apart from that, the… Continue reading Issues and Significance of Longer Vaccine Gaps

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 24th, 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 24th, 2021

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