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Issues in Vaccine Procurement Policy

Synopsis: The recent decision of the Centre to solely procure the vaccines for the states has been welcomed by experts and healthcare professionals. However, retaining a 25% quota towards the private sector seems inappropriate and should be reconsidered.   Background: The union government has again taken the responsibility for procuring vaccines for the states under the… Continue reading Issues in Vaccine Procurement Policy

[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –June, 2021 – 2nd week

Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 2nd week of the Month of June. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of June, Second Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –June, 2021 – 2nd week

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 16th, 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 16th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 15, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs June 15 brief for you today Contents1 Lessons and Challenges for India after a Year of Galwan Clash2 Declassification of War Histories – Challenges of Credibility3 Issues in Vaccine Procurement Policy4 G7 Summit Presents a Template for Indian Engagement With the West Lessons and Challenges… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 15, 2021

Issue of shifting National Archives of India’s annexes – Explained, pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 About National Archives of India(NAI)3 Significance of National Archives of India:4 Justifications in shifting the National Archives of India’s annexes5 Challenges in shifting the National Archives of India’s annexes6 Suggestions to shift the National Archives of India’s annexe building Introduction The Government of India’s Central Vista redevelopment project is being treated as a national… Continue reading Issue of shifting National Archives of India’s annexes – Explained, pointwise

“SIPRI Yearbook 2021”: China, India, Pakistan expanding “nuclear arsenal”

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are the key findings of the SIPRI Yearbook 2021?4 Other reports on nuclear arsenal: What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) has released the SIPRI Yearbook 2021. The report assesses the current state of armaments, disarmament and international security. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading “SIPRI Yearbook 2021”: China, India, Pakistan expanding “nuclear arsenal”

GI certified “Jardalu mangoes” from Bihar exported to the UK

What is the News? The first commercial consignment of Geographical Indications(GI) certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur, Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom. About Jardalu Mangoes: Jardalu Mangoes is grown in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It received the Geographical Indications(GI) certification in 2018. The mango is famous for its exclusive aroma, sweetness and other… Continue reading GI certified “Jardalu mangoes” from Bihar exported to the UK

G7 accommodates Indian stand on the need for “Internet shutdown”

Contents1 What is the News?2 Internet Shutdowns all over the world:3 Examples of Internet Shutdowns in India:4 What was the original G7 statement on Internet Shutdown?5 What were India’s objections to the G7 statement?6 Was the G7 statement on Internet shutdown changed then? What is the News? The G7 countries statement on the Internet Shutdown… Continue reading G7 accommodates Indian stand on the need for “Internet shutdown”

UN High- Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land degradation and Drought

What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has delivered a keynote address at the United Nations (UN) High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought. Contents1 About UN High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought:2 What are the key takeaways from Indian PM address?3 About UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification)4 14th… Continue reading UN High- Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land degradation and Drought

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