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Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements Released by UNHCR

What is the News? The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released the Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements. About Global Trends Report: The Global Trends Report is an annual report. UNHCR publishes this report. Purpose: The report counts and tracks the numbers of refugees, internally displaced people. It also tracks people who have… Continue reading Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements Released by UNHCR

Work begins on “Krivak or Talwar stealth frigates”

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Krivak or Talwar stealth frigates:4 New Procurement of Krivak class stealth Frigates: What is the News? The Vice-Chief of the Naval Staff has inaugurated the construction of the second frigate of the Krivak or Talwar stealth frigates. These are being built with technology transfer from Russia by Goa… Continue reading Work begins on “Krivak or Talwar stealth frigates”

Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021

What is the News? The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction(UNDRR) has released a report titled “Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021”. About Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021: The report explores the systemic nature of drought and its impacts on the achievement of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the SDGs, and… Continue reading Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021

“Global Peace Index 2021” Released

What is the News? The 15th edition of Global Peace Index 2021 has been released. About Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an international think tank. Aim: The index presents the most comprehensive analysis of trends in peace. It ranks countries according to their levels… Continue reading “Global Peace Index 2021” Released

Settling claims of rival factions in a party symbol dispute

Synopsis: How Election Commission decides on party symbol disputes? Background Recently, there has been a split within the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and both the factions are claiming for the same party symbol. In the case of deciding the recognized party among rival factions, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has the final say. ECI… Continue reading Settling claims of rival factions in a party symbol dispute

Vaccination policy of India – Issues & Suggestions

Synopsis: The vaccination policy of India should maintain a balance between the achievement of health goals and demands of supply constraints. Introduction  Vaccines are a proven shield against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They have prevented serious illness and death. A study of data from the UK collected between December 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, showed that… Continue reading Vaccination policy of India – Issues & Suggestions

Problems with discoms need radical reforms

  Synopsis: To completely recover from problems with Discoms , India needs radical reforms in the Power sector. Financial aid packages from Centre to Discoms forms only a part of a solution. Contents1 Background2 Analysis of the performance of UDAY and Problems with Discoms3 What are the reasons for the problems with discoms?4 Suggestions to… Continue reading Problems with discoms need radical reforms

Marriage Rights of the LGBTQIA+ community

Synopsis: India needs to look beyond the traditional concept of marriages to recognise marriages irrespective of gender identity and sexual orientation. Thus, India can recognise the marriage rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Contents1 Background:2 How marriage rights of the LGBTQIA+ community evolved globally?3 Judgements in India recognising marriage rights of the LGBTQIA+ community:4 Way forward:… Continue reading Marriage Rights of the LGBTQIA+ community

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 21st, 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 – June 21st, 2021

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