Synopsis: The Election Commission had asked the court to not let the media cover its verbal hearing. It should withdraw its request to recover some of its moral high ground. Introduction The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body that draws its mandate to conduct free and fair elections from Article 324. It has… Continue reading The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media
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West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC
Synopsis: The court struck down the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA), 2017 as unconstitutional. The court also clarified that the legislations by the Parliament and the state government are on the concurrent list. Introduction: The central government enacted the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act to regulate the Real Estate sector in India.… Continue reading West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC
Impact of the Pandemic on India’s foreign Policy
Synopsis: The consequences of the Covid 19 pandemic second wave have far-reaching strategic implications on India’s Foreign policy. What are the likely impacts on India’s foreign policy? First, India’s Supremacy at the regional level (in South Asia) will decline in the future. India’s traditional primacy in the region was built on a mix of material… Continue reading Impact of the Pandemic on India’s foreign Policy
Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities
Synopsis: The government is not showing any Apathy towards Migrant communities to address the challenges faced by them. It is despite their increased vulnerability to the shocks in the economy. Contents1 Background2 About Migrants3 What are the challenges faced by the migrant population?4 What needs to be done? Background The second wave of the Pandemic… Continue reading Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 6th, 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 6th, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | May 5 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2495]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 5, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities2 Impact of the Pandemic on India’s foreign Policy3 West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC4 The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities Source: The… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 5, 2021
Reducing Independence of the Election Commission of India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About Election Commission3 What was the case?4 What are the criticisms facing EC at present?5 Reasons behind reducing independence:6 Importance of ensuring independence:7 Steps taken to improve credibility and independence of Election Commission:7.1 Other Suggestions:8 Conclusion: Introduction The Election Commission (EC’s) independence and credibility has come into question in the recent phase of… Continue reading Reducing Independence of the Election Commission of India – Explained, Pointwise
“AYUSH 64” Ayurvedic Drug Govt is Recommending for Mild Covid-19
What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has announced that it has taken steps to increase the production of AYUSH 64 across the country to treat mild to moderate cases of coronavirus infections. About Ayush-64: Ayush-64 is an Ayurvedic drug developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences(CCRAS), the apex body for… Continue reading “AYUSH 64” Ayurvedic Drug Govt is Recommending for Mild Covid-19
How does an Oxygen concentrator help?
What is the News? Oxygen Concentrators have emerged as a sought after device as the demand for medical oxygen continues unabated and several states struggle to keep pace with the demand. Contents1 What are Oxygen Concentrators?2 When is an oxygen concentrator needed?3 Components:4 Are all concentrators the same? What are Oxygen Concentrators? Oxygen Concentrator is… Continue reading How does an Oxygen concentrator help?
