Synopsis: The recent ICC (International Criminal Court) ruling allows it to prosecute war crimes in Palestinian Territories. The ruling is welcomed by Palestine but criticized by the U.S. and Israel. Background: Israel had been accused of committing atrocities in Palestinian Territories of West Bank and Gaza Strip since 1967. Palestine joined the ICC in 2015… Continue reading ‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories
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“Vishaka Guidelines” and “The Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013”
What is the News? A Delhi court has acquitted a former journalist in a defamation case filed by former Union minister. In this case, a journalist initially made allegations of sexual harassment against the former Union Minister. In turn, a criminal defamation case was filed in Delhi High Court against the journalist by Union Minister.… Continue reading “Vishaka Guidelines” and “The Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013”
[UPSC Interview Transcript #23] :Sujata Mehta Board, Karnataka Home State, Software Engineer
Interview Date: 17th Feb 2020 Duration: 30 mins Board: Sujata Mehta Background: Electronics, Employee: Software Engineer Home State: Karnataka Chairman Tell me about your education and job experience Why did you leave the job? Said something like private mai development opportunity is less and all. So, why do you think development opportunities are less in… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #23] :Sujata Mehta Board, Karnataka Home State, Software Engineer
Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 18th Feb. 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles for UPSC: 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.… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 18th Feb. 2021
[UPSC Interview Transcript #22] :Bassi sir Board, Maharashtra Home State, Political Science Optional, Film, TV series & Teaching hobbies
Interview Date: 17/02/2020, Forenoon, First to go Duration: approx 30 min Board: Bassi sir Background: Graduation in Political Science Optional: Political Science Employee: EPFO Home State: Maharashtra Hobbies: Film, TV series, and Teaching After entering the chamber wished the CP and lady members and then the other 3 members. CP asked to seat. Chairperson (Called… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #22] :Bassi sir Board, Maharashtra Home State, Political Science Optional, Film, TV series & Teaching hobbies
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | February 17 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2257] 10 PM Daily IAS Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Exam
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 17, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Read Previous 9 PM Brief Article wise list of 9 PM Brief List of 9 PM Current Affairs Articles ‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories Significance of Telehealth services like Remote SMAs The case of Four Capitals or the Supreme Court bench… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 17, 2021
New Geo-Spatial data Policy and its implications – Explained pointwise
Table of Contents: What is Geo-Spatial data? Major applications of Geospatial data How India is Governing the Geo-spatial information? What are the new Guidelines? What are the advantages of Geo-spatial data liberalisation? Challenges with Geospatial data liberalization Suggestions to improve India’s geospatial data handling capability Recently Department of Science and Technology(DST) announced liberalised guidelines for… Continue reading New Geo-Spatial data Policy and its implications – Explained pointwise
“Sedition law” can’t be used to criminalise critics: Court
What is the news? Delhi Court has observed that the Sedition laws cannot be invoked to quiet the disquiet (criminalising the critics). The court also held that the government cannot act like restricting criminals while using sedition under IPC. This observation was made by the court while granting bail to two persons arrested by Delhi… Continue reading “Sedition law” can’t be used to criminalise critics: Court
11th edition of “Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav”
What is the news? The 11th edition of the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav is being held in West Bengal this year. Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav: Nodal Ministry: It is a festival started by the Ministry of Culture in the year 2015. Objective: It enhances mutual understanding and bonding between people of diverse cultures. Thereby it secures stronger… Continue reading 11th edition of “Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav”
