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“Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) is Helping Rural Tribal Forest Economy

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana:4 Progress of the Scheme: What is the News? The Managing Director of TRIFED recently highlighted the role played by Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana in changing the rural forest-dwelling tribal economy. About Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched Pradhan… Continue reading “Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) is Helping Rural Tribal Forest Economy

GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Findings:4 About Global Report on Food Crises 2021:5 About Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC): What is the News? Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC) has released the “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”. Key Findings: Firstly, more than 155 million people experienced acute food insecurity in 2020. This is… Continue reading GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”

A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter

What is the News? The research and consulting firm, Rhodium Group, has released a report on Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Key Findings of the report: Global Greenhouse gas emissions including emissions of all six Kyoto gases have reached 52 gigatons of CO2-equivalent in 2019. This is an 11.4% increase over the past decade. The six… Continue reading A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter

Reason behind Covid Vaccine Shortage Crisis

Synopsis: Lack of firefight and planning are the main reasons responsible for the current Covid vaccine shortage crisis. The center needs to put in some extra efforts to address the challenges. What are the reasons for the current Covid crisis? First, the delayed decision to make the vaccine available in the open market. Though now… Continue reading Reason behind Covid Vaccine Shortage Crisis

Use of CT scan for testing  Covid is not Correct

Synopsis: The available data and the risk factors suggest that the widespread use of CT scans in diagnosing infectious diseases needs to be sidelined. Background There are mainly three reasons why tests in clinical medicine are performed. Diagnosis: To identify the disease Etiognosis: To identify the causative factor of the disease. Prognosis: To find out… Continue reading Use of CT scan for testing  Covid is not Correct

Poor State of Delhi Prisons Demand Urgent Attention

Synopsis: The condition of Delhi prisons has become immensely poor amidst the second wave of Covid 19. They have exceeded their sanctioned capacity and are on the verge of becoming hotspots for mass infections. Considering this, the government should take effective measures for decongesting prisons.  Contents1 Background:2 Steps taken for Decongest prisons:3 Challenges in decongesting… Continue reading Poor State of Delhi Prisons Demand Urgent Attention

Frequent Hospital Fires during COVID Time in India- Cause and Way forward

Synopsis – The hospital system in India has been overwhelmed by the heavy patient load and arrangement for the pandemic. It has increased their vulnerability to fire. Introduction– Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and mismanagement, the hospital system is becoming over stressed, resulting in frequent fire incidents. Since last August, more than 93 people have… Continue reading Frequent Hospital Fires during COVID Time in India- Cause and Way forward

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 7th, 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 7th, 2021

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