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[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –May, 2021 – 4th week

Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 4th week of the Month of May. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of May, Fourth Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –May, 2021 – 4th week

“World No Tobacco Day” and “Tobacco Consumption” in India

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About World No Tobacco Day:4 Tobacco Consumption in India: What is the News? Every year, on 31st May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). This year, the WHO has honoured the health minister of India with the ‘WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award’ for his effort to control… Continue reading “World No Tobacco Day” and “Tobacco Consumption” in India

“State of Finance for Nature Report” demands investment in “Nature-based solutions”

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About State of Finance for Nature Report:4 Key Findings of the Report:5 Recommendations: What is the News? The State of Finance for Nature Report has been released. The report recommended more investments in “Nature-based solutions”. About State of Finance for Nature Report: Released by: United Nations Environment Programme, World… Continue reading “State of Finance for Nature Report” demands investment in “Nature-based solutions”

The Case of Caste-Based Violence against Women

Synopsis: The Supreme Court convicted the accused of rape under Section 376 of IPC (Indian Penal Code) in the recent Patan Jamal Vali v. State of Andhra Pradesh case. However, the conviction under the Prevention of Atrocities Act (PoA) was set aside. It shows insensitivity towards the recognition of caste-based violence against women in India.… Continue reading The Case of Caste-Based Violence against Women

Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy

Synopsis: The significant social media intermediaries (including whatsapp) are unhappy with the traceability provision under the new IT rules. This would end the encryption feature on messaging platforms and would undermine users’ privacy. This calls for reconsidering the concerning provisions of new rules. Contents1 Background:2 What is Traceability Provision?3 Why does the Government want to… Continue reading Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy

Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict

Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Brief History of Israel-Palestine Issue:4 What is the Indian Model of Coexistence?5 Why should the Indian Model be adopted? Synopsis: The Israel-Palestine conflict has been going on for almost a century now. The recent escalation took place on 11th May and took the lives of many people on both sides. Experts believe… Continue reading Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict

How govts can support Covid Orphans?

Synopsis: Short, medium- and long-term solutions are needed for the care and protection of covid orphans. Contents1  Vulnerability of Children due to the impact of Pandemic2 How govt can support covid orphans?3 Midterm solutions4 Long-term solutions  Vulnerability of Children due to the impact of Pandemic Children’s safety, health, holistic development, and even their very futures… Continue reading How govts can support Covid Orphans?

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 2nd, 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 2nd, 2021

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