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[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2021 – 4th week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of  May 2021 – Fourth week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of May 2021 (Fourth Week) About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2021 – 4th week

2nd “Positive Indigenisation list” Notified by Defence Ministry

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What does Positive Indigenisation List mean?4 Why was the Positive Indigenisation List announced?5 What does the Second Negative list contain?6 Implementation of the List: What is the News? The Defence Ministry has notified the second negative import list of 108 items. These items can now only be purchased from… Continue reading 2nd “Positive Indigenisation list” Notified by Defence Ministry

Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA

What is the News? The 74th World Health Assembly has declared January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. Contents1 About World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day:2 About Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD):3 About London Declaration:4 WHO’s New Roadmap for NTDs for 2021-30: About World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day: The first World Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD)… Continue reading Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA

Issues with Tarun Tejpal case judgment

Synopsis:  Tarun Tejpal case judgment needs to be overturned. It will, otherwise, remain as a bad precedent that will impede the workplace safety of women. Background Tarun Tejpal, the former Tehelka editor-in-chief was accused of sexually assaulting his female colleague. Followingly he was arrested and released on bail by the Supreme Court. Recently, an Additional… Continue reading Issues with Tarun Tejpal case judgment

Factors Affecting Growth of Block Chain technology in India

Synopsis:  There are many positive benefits in utilising blockchain technology. However, regulatory uncertainties in Policymaking have impeded the growth of Blockchain technology in India. Contents1  Background2 Why India is hesitant to accept cryptocurrencies?3 What is the significance of Blockchain technology?4 Way forward  Background Satoshi Nakamoto created the most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, in 2008, as a… Continue reading Factors Affecting Growth of Block Chain technology in India

Effects of Pandemic on Young Healthcare Workers

Synopsis: Need to give attention to the requirements of the most vulnerable members of the caregiving team i.e. young healthcare workers. Introduction  young medical interns, postgraduates, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, etc are at the lowest steps in the hierarchy of training. It seems fair from an academic view and is according to any professional training path.… Continue reading Effects of Pandemic on Young Healthcare Workers

Highlights of 43rd GST Council Meeting

Synopsis- Key recommendations made during 43rd GST Council meeting and why it is a missed opportunity. Contents1 Introduction 2 Key recommendations during 43rd GST council meeting3 Key points missed in 43rd GST council meeting4 Way forward- Introduction  43rd GST Council Meeting took place recently. There were announcements of several measures. However, they failed to inspire any… Continue reading Highlights of 43rd GST Council Meeting

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 1st, 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 1st, 2021

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