Author: ForumIAS

The new great game as it unfolds:  Context: The Southern Asia will soon witness the unfolding of several new geopolitical operations. United States Foreign Policy in South Asia: New geopolitical operations of India-Afghanistan-Pakistan and China The  U.S emphasized on a conditions-based approach, expectations for strong Pakistani actions against Taliban and Haqqani network safe-havens, and a… Continue reading The new great game as it unfolds: 

Multilateral subjects set to top talks with Italy:  Context: India’s push for membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group and bilateral trade are likely to be on the agenda during the visit of Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni. Introduction: The visit marks the end of a chill in ties that set in 2012 after the killing… Continue reading Multilateral subjects set to top talks with Italy: 

Set up centres under all High Courts for vulnerable victims: SC:  Context: In a landmark order the Supreme Court has directed the High Courts to set up special centres for examination of vulnerable witnesses in criminal cases. Supreme Court verdict: Vulnerable witnesses in criminal cases, often minor survivors of rape or victims of sex abuse,… Continue reading Set up centres under all High Courts for vulnerable victims: SC: 

Questions over delay:  Context: With rising commotion in the Indian judiciary system, there should be no further delay in finalizing the MoP for the appointment of judges in the higher judiciary. The MoP is on hold since 2015 owing to lack of consensus on several fronts between the judiciary and the government. What is The… Continue reading Questions over delay: 

India ships wheat to Afghanistan via Chabahar:  Context India has begun shipment of wheat to Afghanistan through the Iranian port of Chabahar. The consignment would be the first to use the new route via Chabahar to access Afghanistan, even as India plans similar transfers in the coming months. A landmark move The shipment of wheat… Continue reading India ships wheat to Afghanistan via Chabahar: 

Climate change taking a toll on global health: Context: New research published by The Lancet medical journal states that on an average there has been a 5.3% fall in productivity for rural labour estimated globally since 2000, as a result of rising temperatures around the world. The Lancet report: Lancet study estimates 1.9 million deaths… Continue reading Climate change taking a toll on global health:

Fewer TB deaths in India: WHO: Context: According to a report from the World Health Organisation (WHO), death from tuberculosis in India saw a good decline from last year. Also, the number of new cases saw a rise of 5% increase. What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a multi-systemic infectious disease. It is caused by… Continue reading Fewer TB deaths in India: WHO:

Complete the justice:  Context: The recent Supreme Court verdict making sex with a girl between 15 and 18 years even within marriage a criminal offence may have set in motion a series of positive effects for the girl child. Introduction: The apex court criminalized sexual intercourse by a husband with his wife who is under… Continue reading Complete the justice: 

Hits and misses:   Context: The United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) recently held its meeting to discuss the the progress made on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. What is Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), officially known as “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for… Continue reading Hits and misses:  

India, Italy vow to fight terror: Context: India and Italy resolved to fight terrorism and violent extremism in all their forms and manifestations, as they strongly pitched for strengthening international partnership and concerted action in addressing the menace of terrorism. Introduction: India and Italy looked at strengthening the bilateral political and economic relations when Italian… Continue reading India, Italy vow to fight terror: