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[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 1st week

Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – June 2021 – First week Click on the following link to download 10pm Compilation for the month of June 2021 – First Week The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 1st week

Role of National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being on India’s Biodiversity

Synopsis: The pandemic has exposed the dysfunctional relationship between humanity and nature. The National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being will help India to restore that dysfunctional relationship. Contents1 Background2 Significance of Biodiversity3 Significance of National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being (NMBHWB)4 Effective implementation of the mission will benefit India in many ways5 Way… Continue reading Role of National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being on India’s Biodiversity

How COVID -19 can be addressed via COVID-19 appropriate behaviour?

Synopsis- Adoption of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour is the best way to reduce transmission of the Covid-19 pandemic. Contents1 Introduction-2 What is behavioural science?3 How behavioural science methods can be used in COVID-19 prevention?4 Way forward Introduction- One of the key causes of COVID-19’s second wave in India has been the carelessness and reckless behaviour of… Continue reading How COVID -19 can be addressed via COVID-19 appropriate behaviour?

How can India tackle the third wave of COVID?

Synopsis: To control the third wave, the decision-making on vaccines should be filled by a spirit of cooperative federalism and guided by scientists. Introduction  Vaccines have become the focus of pandemic policy. Effective vaccine policy over the next few months will require huge efforts to boost vaccine supply. Distribution of existing supplies, helped by science,… Continue reading How can India tackle the third wave of COVID?

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 8th, 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 8th, 2021

Amending Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act to provide labour rights for sex workers

Synopsis: The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act needs to be reformed to decriminalise sex work and to guarantee labour rights for sex workers. Background Sex work in India is governed by the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. It penalises acts such as keeping a brothel, soliciting in a public place, living off the earnings of sex work… Continue reading Amending Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act to provide labour rights for sex workers

Lab leak theory of Coronavirus needs credible investigation

Synopsis: The theory that Coronavirus could have been man-made from Wuhan Institute of Virology is increasing. So, adequate studies are necessary regarding the Lab leak theory of Coronavirus. Background When the Covid-19 became a pandemic, China promoted the narrative that the virus had a natural origin, and it got spread from a wet market in… Continue reading Lab leak theory of Coronavirus needs credible investigation

Problems with “one state one vote” structure of GST Council

Synopsis:   The “one state one vote” structure under GST Council is a flawed one. It needs to be replaced with a proportional representation of voting in the GST Council. This system should be based on the size of states or their revenue contribution to the GST pool Contents1  Background2 What is the distribution methodology for… Continue reading Problems with “one state one vote” structure of GST Council

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