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Dismal Healthcare systems in South Asia needs attention

Synopsis: The second wave of pandemic highlighted the lacunas in the healthcare systems in South Asia. The situation now demands the replacement of short term measures with a well-thought-out vision and political commitment for long-term healing. Contents1 Background:2 Dismal State of Healthcare systems in South Asia:3 Other factors behind the spread of the virus in South… Continue reading Dismal Healthcare systems in South Asia needs attention

The Pros and Cons of e-Courts project

Synopsis: Pandemic has shown that the e-Courts project has the ability to revolutionize the Indian Judiciary, but its application needs to be in line with the Fundamental Right to Privacy. Contents1 Why Indian courts should use digital technologies?2 Salient features of the e-Courts project:3 What are the key benefits of the e-Courts project?4 What are… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of e-Courts project

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 11th, 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 11th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 10, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 The Pros and Cons of e-Courts project2 Need to ban the Conversion therapy of the LGBTQIA+ community3 Dismal Healthcare systems in South Asia needs attention4 India’s response to shocks – 1962 war to COVID pandemic5 Securing privacy and data rights… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 10, 2021

How is the “UN Secretary-General” appointed?

What is the news? Secretary-General António Guterres has been formally approved for a second term by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He will have a term of five more years starting January 1, 2022. The recommendation will now go to the UN General Assembly (UNGA) which is expected to make the appointment. Process of… Continue reading How is the “UN Secretary-General” appointed?

NITI Aayog launches “Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan”

Contents1 2 What is the news?3 About Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan:4 About Transformation of Aspirational Districts programme (TADP): What is the news? Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan’ has been launched by NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation. About Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan: Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan has been launched in 112 aspirational districts.… Continue reading NITI Aayog launches “Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan”

Delhi Development Authority (DDA) releases Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041:4 Key Focus Areas of the Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041:5 Heritage Public Places: What is the News? Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041 has been released in the public domain by Delhi Development Authority (DDA). Suggestions and objections have been invited from the public.… Continue reading Delhi Development Authority (DDA) releases Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041

“Costs of Climate Change in India Report”: India may lose 3-10% of its GDP in 2100

What is the news? Costs of Climate Change in India report has been released by London-based global think tank Overseas Development Institute. Contents1 About Costs of Climate Change in India Report:2 Economic Costs due to Climate Change:3 Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Mahanadi deltas4 Increase in Poverty and Inequality due to Climate Change: About Costs of Climate Change… Continue reading “Costs of Climate Change in India Report”: India may lose 3-10% of its GDP in 2100

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