Author: ForumIAS

India China rebooting ties Post – Doklam : Context India and China must address points of friction amongst them before they advance into a full-blown dispute What needs to be done? Rebooting Ties Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi’s informal meeting on the sidelines at BRICS summit can further enhance ties amongst the two… Continue reading India China rebooting ties Post – Doklam : 

Modi Gives Call to Respect Myanmar’s Integrity: Context The Rohingya refugee crisis that started in 2015 has taken an ugly turn now. In last two weeks, around 1,25,000 Rohingyas have fled to Bangladesh. What led to the worsening of the situation? Recently Myanmar’s military launched a crackdown in Rakhine. Just after two weeks, over 1,25,000… Continue reading Modi Gives Call to Respect Myanmar’s Integrity: 

Welcome The Refugee: Context: India’s stand on the deportation of the Rohingya refugee. Introduction: Germany welcomed the refugees from Syria in 2015. It dramatically increased Germany’s prestige and stature in the world. Where the Rohingyas belong to? The Rohingyas are the world’s most persecuted ethnic Muslim community. They have lived in the Rakhine province of… Continue reading Welcome The Refugee: 

A Case for Universal Medical Care : Context: In the wake of 17-year-old S. Anitha’s suicide in Tamil Nadu, the discussion on the impact of centralised tests on federalism has gained momentum. Critics claim that a centralised test cannot often fully capture the educational realities of every state and students like Anitha who graduate from… Continue reading A Case for Universal Medical Care : 

Focus on ‘Impactful’ Smart City Projects: Centre :  What is a ‘smart city’? There is no universally accepted definition of a smart city. The conceptualisation of Smart City varies from city to city and country to country, depending on the level of development, willingness to change and reform, resources and aspirations of the city residents.… Continue reading Focus on ‘Impactful’ Smart City Projects: Centre : 

Attacks by Cow Vigilantes Must Stop, SC Tells Centre : Context It ordered the States and the Union Territories to appoint nodal police officers in every district to crack down on such groups. How well is the instruction implemented so far? BJP-ruled Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Gujarat accepted the apex court’s suggestion to appoint officers… Continue reading Attacks by Cow Vigilantes Must Stop, SC Tells Centre : 

In defence of the Individual : Context: The recent order of the National Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) penalizes a popular TV channel for misrepresenting a poet in its news bulletins. Introduction: The role of institutions in ensuring individual freedom. The role of media in deciding the image of an individual with a public life. What… Continue reading In defence of the Individual : 

NASA captures images of strong solar flares: Context Recently, NASA recorded two high-intensity solar flares. What are the features of these solar flares? Out of the two flares, the second one was more intense The flares were recorded since start of the sun cycle in December 2008 The category of such solar flares is called… Continue reading NASA captures images of strong solar flares:

U.S. backs sale of fighters to India: Context Trump Administration (or, United States) has supported the sale of F-18 and F-16 fighter planes to India. What is the issue? Trump is in principle against companies relocating facilities abroad. S. lawmakers have been enthusiastic supporters of proposals to sell these fighters to India. They are now… Continue reading U.S. backs sale of fighters to India:

Size of Contingency Fund: Where govt, RBI disagree: Context Centre was in talks with the RBI over the transfer of its surplus. The surplus sum transferred from earnings during 2016-17 was Rs 30,659 crore, less than half of the Rs 65,876 crore transferred the previous year. However, the government expected more. Part of the reason… Continue reading Size of Contingency Fund: Where govt, RBI disagree: