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Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Study:4 About Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2):5 Environmental effects: What is the News? According to a study, Long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide(NO2) pollution can affect lung function. Also, NO2 can increase the risk of pulmonary disease. Key Findings: The annual maximum NO2 exposure recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO)… Continue reading Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study

The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media

Synopsis: The Election Commission had asked the court to not let the media cover its verbal hearing. It should withdraw its request to recover some of its moral high ground. Introduction  The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body that draws its mandate to conduct free and fair elections from Article 324. It has… Continue reading The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media

West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC

Synopsis: The court struck down the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA), 2017 as unconstitutional. The court also clarified that the legislations by the Parliament and the state government are on the concurrent list. Introduction: The central government enacted the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act to regulate the Real Estate sector in India.… Continue reading West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC

Impact of the Pandemic on India’s foreign Policy

Synopsis: The consequences of the Covid 19 pandemic second wave have far-reaching strategic implications on India’s Foreign policy. What are the likely impacts on India’s foreign policy? First, India’s Supremacy at the regional level (in South Asia) will decline in the future. India’s traditional primacy in the region was built on a mix of material… Continue reading Impact of the Pandemic on India’s foreign Policy

Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities

Synopsis: The government is not showing any Apathy towards Migrant communities to address the challenges faced by them. It is despite their increased vulnerability to the shocks in the economy. Contents1 Background2 About Migrants3 What are the challenges faced by the migrant population?4 What needs to be done? Background The second wave of the Pandemic… Continue reading Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 6th, 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 6th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 5, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities2 Impact of the Pandemic on India’s foreign Policy3 West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC4 The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities Source: The… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 5, 2021

Reducing Independence of the Election Commission of India – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 About Election Commission3 What was the case?4 What are the criticisms facing EC at present?5 Reasons behind reducing independence:6 Importance of ensuring independence:7 Steps taken to improve credibility and independence of Election Commission:7.1 Other Suggestions:8 Conclusion: Introduction The Election Commission (EC’s) independence and credibility has come into question in the recent phase of… Continue reading Reducing Independence of the Election Commission of India – Explained, Pointwise

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