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Maharashtra’s “Chandrapur” district is a hotbed for human-animal conflict

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Tigers in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra:4 Tiger Reserves and Sanctuaries in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra:5 Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary: What is the News? Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district has seen 22 deaths from tiger attacks in 2021. However, the Central Chanda divisional forest area has kept the numbers down to two only.… Continue reading Maharashtra’s “Chandrapur” district is a hotbed for human-animal conflict

Pandemic-induced brain drain – Should India be worried?

Synopsis: Recently, the COVID pandemic has exacerbated the brain drain problem in India but instead of obsessing over the issue of brain drain, government should be more concerned about implementing structural reforms. This will ensure that we create an environment where every last individual is able to thrive to his/her fullest potential. Contents1 Introduction2 What… Continue reading Pandemic-induced brain drain – Should India be worried?

Protecting the right to dissent from UAPA

Synopsis: The Delhi High Court granted bail to young student and activists Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Asif Tanha. The present judgement of Delhi HC will go a long way in strengthening the most important pillar of our democracy – right to protest and dissent. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the problems faced by courts in granting… Continue reading Protecting the right to dissent from UAPA

Energy Efficient homes are key to low Carbon Economy  

Synopsis: The demand for cooling appliances is bound to grow in the future to keep citizens healthy and productive. Thus, Energy Efficient homes will be the key to make India a low carbon economy. Background: In the last three decades, India experienced 660 heat waves which caused 12,273 deaths. These intense heat waves are expected… Continue reading Energy Efficient homes are key to low Carbon Economy  

Cryptocurrency in India – Lessons from other Countries

Synopsis: No legal classification of cryptocurrency in India should not be the reason for its ban. There are some international examples, from where India can adopt some ways to deal with Cryptocurrencies. Contents1 Introduction 2 How has India responded to the crypto business so far?3 What are the lessons that India could learn from other countries?4… Continue reading Cryptocurrency in India – Lessons from other Countries

Why Record FDI Inflow is Not a Cause for Celebration?

Synopsis: The record level of FDI inflows in India for the year 2020-21 does not match the development priorities of the government. Background In a recent press release, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that India has attracted the highest ever total FDI inflow (U.S.$81.72 billion) during the financial year 2020-21. This is 10… Continue reading Why Record FDI Inflow is Not a Cause for Celebration?

The SC ordered the closure of Italian Marines case in India

Synopsis – What is the case of the Italian Marines, what was the conflict between India and Italy over the issue and the possible reason of delay in prosecuting the matter. Contents1 Introduction –2 What was the dispute over the Italian Marines case?3 International tribunal’s ruling-4 Way forward- Introduction – After Italy deposited Rs 10… Continue reading The SC ordered the closure of Italian Marines case in India

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 18th, 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 18th, 2021

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