Synopsis: The government should support community efforts in tackling the pandemic. It should recognize the best efforts and help them scale to a bigger level to make a larger impact. Contents1 Background:2 Positive Role played by Community Efforts:3 Challenges associated with Community Efforts:4 Way Forward: Background: Firstly, Community efforts have been immensely helpful in tackling social… Continue reading Significance of Community Efforts in Tackling the Pandemic
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The U.S exit from Afghanistan and Its Implications on South Asia
Synopsis: The U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan will impact the peace and security in south Asia. Background The Afghanistan peace process was set to be discussed in the Istanbul conference hosted by the United Nations. However, it remains suspended due to the reluctance of the Taliban. Further, the US under President Joe Biden, is insistent on… Continue reading The U.S exit from Afghanistan and Its Implications on South Asia
Issues in Present Policy of Vaccine Procurement
Synopsis: Analysis on issues associated with the Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of COVID-19 Vaccination Background Many State governments have resorted to floating global tenders for COVID-19 vaccines due to Covid vaccine shortage in India. The Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of COVID-19 Vaccination allows states to procure COVID-19 vaccines independently of the… Continue reading Issues in Present Policy of Vaccine Procurement
Historical Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse under POCSO Act
Synopsis – There is an urgent need to reform POSCO Act to enable historical reporting of child sexual abuse. Introduction- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012 enacted by the government to deal with child sexual abuse cases. The law made a significant contribution in dealing with the issues of child sexual… Continue reading Historical Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse under POCSO Act
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 26th, 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 – May 26th, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | May 25 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2548]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 25, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Historical Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse under POCSO Act2 Issues in Present Policy of Vaccine Procurement3 The U.S exit from Afghanistan and Its Implications on South Asia4 Significance of Community Efforts in Tackling the Pandemic5 Indo-US Synergy on Regional, Bilateral… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 25, 2021
Challenges in Vaccine Procurement in India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Present status of vaccine manufacturing in India3 Global Vaccine sources and producers3.1 Global Vaccine manufacturers and their type of vaccines4 Government initiatives in vaccine procurement5 Challenges in Vaccine procurement5.1 Challenges in distribution6 Suggestions7 Way forward Introduction According to the data from the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, so far, India has vaccinated… Continue reading Challenges in Vaccine Procurement in India – Explained, Pointwise
Union Minister virtually Chairs 74th “World Health Assembly”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About World Health Assembly:4 About WHO Executive Board: What is the News? As the Chairman of WHO Executive Board, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare of India has virtually chaired the 74th World Health Assembly. WHO Decision Making Bodies: The World Health Organisation(WHO) is governed by two decision-making… Continue reading Union Minister virtually Chairs 74th “World Health Assembly”
“Protected Planet Report” 2020 Released by UNEP
What is the News? UNEP released the Protected Planet Report 2020. About Protected Planet Report 2020: Released by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Purpose: The report takes stock of measures taken to fulfill the aims of Aichi Target 11. Aichi Target 11 called for protecting 17% of… Continue reading “Protected Planet Report” 2020 Released by UNEP
