Author: ForumIAS

Cabinet clears ₹3,466 crore dam improvement project News 1.The Government approved hike in the cost of Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) and time extension by two year. Important facts 2.The hike in DRIP from Rs 2,100 crore to Rs 3,466 crore, to improve safety and operational performance of 198 Dams in 11 states The… Continue reading Cabinet clears ₹3,466 crore dam improvement project

Triple talaq is criminal offence News The Union Cabinet has cleared an ordinance that makes talaq-e-biddat, commonly known as instant triple talaq, a criminal offence. The President has given his assent to the ordinance. Important Facts 2.Marriage is considered a civil contract under Islamic law. Islamic law prescribes Triple Talaq as the means to end… Continue reading Triple talaq is criminal offence

North Korea to invite foreign experts to permanently scrap missile sites News: North Korea agrees to “permanently” abolish its key missile facilities in the presence of foreign experts. Important Facts: North Korea also expressed desire to close its main nuclear complex if the United States takes reciprocal action, thereby signalling that it is unwilling to… Continue reading North Korea to invite foreign experts to permanently scrap missile sites

S. Korea wants to elevate ties with India News: South Korea recently announced a ‘New Southern Policy’ to develop its relations with South-East Asia and ASEAN. Important Facts: Reasons  for the ‘New Southeastern Policy’. To manage the challenge of North Korea. Lesser focus earlier on Southeast Asia compared to Northeast Asian States like China and… Continue reading S. Korea wants to elevate ties with India

Bringing data under the rule of law Article Parminder Jeet Singh initiates a debate that legal and democratic requirements for data localization need to be balanced with the values of global digital integration. What is data localization? Data localization means that the personal data of individuals in a particular country should be processed and stored… Continue reading Bringing data under the rule of law

Rationalisation of Centrally Sponsored (CS) schemes mooted News The 15th Finance Commission chairperson N. K. Singh noted that Centrally sponsored schemes outcomes are questionable. The commission suggested that cut down of such schemes will provide much needed flexibility to state governments in financing. Important Facts: As per the commission the schemes in operation do not… Continue reading Rationalisation of Centrally Sponsored (CS) schemes mooted

Realism must mark India’s ties with US Article: Writer has discussed about the realistic approach India needs to adopt while dealing with the Trump Administration. Important Analysis: India and U.S have recently concluded 2+2 dialogues with some hopes and fears. While maintaining the close strategic and economic ties with U.S it is also important for… Continue reading Realism must mark India’s ties with US

PT  FACTS. Russian athletes to return to competition as WADA lifts doping ban: The world Anti doping Agency (WADA) lifted ban on Russia’s Anti doping agency (RUSADA) opening the door for Russian athletes to return in world’s sports competition. About WADA: The WADA is a foundation initiated by the International Olympic Committee based in Canada.… Continue reading PT  FACTS.

Powering up the transmission sector Article: Writer has talked about rising cost of power transmission by giving preferential treatment to incumbent public entity. Important Analysis: The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its recent Tariff Approach Paper, has mentioned that the cost of inter-State transmission has increased by 69 per cent in the last seven… Continue reading Powering up the transmission sector