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Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19

What is the News? The government of India has issued an updated general advisory on Covid-19. It has warned that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be transported through Droplets as well as in the form of Aerosols. It can infect people up to 10 meters away. Covid-19 Transmission: The different modes of transmission of the Covid-19… Continue reading Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19

National Archives of India

What is the News? A group of archivists and scholars have called for transparency in the proposed demolition of annexes that form part of the National Archives of India(NAI) in order to make way for the Central Vista project. About National Archives of India(NAI): Firstly, National Archives of India (NAI) is a custodian of the… Continue reading National Archives of India

[Download] 9PM Compilation – May,2021 – 2nd week

Hello every one, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs Brief for the  Month of May– Second  week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of May 2021 – second Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – May,2021 – 2nd week

India Needs an Effective Vaccine Policy

Synopsis: The surge in Covid-19 cases coupled with a limited supply of vaccines warrants the adoption of an effective vaccine policy by the country. The policy should prioritize groups, address hesitancy and formulate a more equitable distribution plan. Background: The second wave of Covid-19 has shown that the virus is not going away in a short… Continue reading India Needs an Effective Vaccine Policy

VIP Security Cover to West Bengal MLAs – Associated Issues

Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Security Cover:4 How is a security cover provided?5 Issues in the recent decision: Synopsis: The Ministry of Home Affairs recently extended security cover to all 77 BJP MLAs in the West Bengal assembly. It appears to be a politically motivated and unprecedented move. It should be reconsidered as it is suffering… Continue reading VIP Security Cover to West Bengal MLAs – Associated Issues

Future of India – Pakistan Trade Relations

Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Factors indicating future improvement in India-Pakistan Trade Relations:4 Way Forward: Synopsis: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of Pakistan put forward a proposal to import sugar, cotton, and cotton yarn from India. Although the proposal was rejected by Pakistan’s government, it is definitely an indication of improving the future course of India-Pakistan trade… Continue reading Future of India – Pakistan Trade Relations

Analysing the Social security code 2020 for Informal Workforce

Synopsis: Critical analysis of the social security code 2020  reveals that it is short of providing universal social security for informal workers. Background Informal workers constitute 91% of the workforce. The Pandemic had pushed them into severe poverty and debt burden due to loss of livelihoods. Social security arrangements could have saved them from the… Continue reading Analysing the Social security code 2020 for Informal Workforce

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 21st, 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 21st, 2021

[Offical] AWFG 2.0 – The SFG for Mains 2021 | Registration Starts

Dear Friends, We are excited to share with you about the commencement of AWFG 2.0. The AWFG 2.0 commences with the Entrance Test on 27th May, 2021 @11AM. There have been some changes to the AWFG program on the basis of overwhelming suggestions and demands made by you. The AWFG 2.0 has the below features… Continue reading [Offical] AWFG 2.0 – The SFG for Mains 2021 | Registration Starts

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