What is the news? Costs of Climate Change in India report has been released by London-based global think tank Overseas Development Institute. Contents1 About Costs of Climate Change in India Report:2 Economic Costs due to Climate Change:3 Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Mahanadi deltas4 Increase in Poverty and Inequality due to Climate Change: About Costs of Climate Change… Continue reading “Costs of Climate Change in India Report”: India may lose 3-10% of its GDP in 2100
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“Operation Pangea” of Interpol targets counterfeit and illicit health products
What is the News? Interpol has conducted Operation Pangea XIV to target the sale of counterfeit and illicit medicines and medical products. About Operation Pangea: Operation Pangea is an international effort to target the online sale of counterfeit and illicit health products. It also aims to raise public awareness of the potential dangers of buying… Continue reading “Operation Pangea” of Interpol targets counterfeit and illicit health products
Covid-19 vaccines are safe for “inflammatory bowel disease” patients: New research
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Research:4 Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD): What is the News? According to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines are safe for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD). They do not appear to have an increased risk of side effects from Covid vaccines.… Continue reading Covid-19 vaccines are safe for “inflammatory bowel disease” patients: New research
“Sardar Sarovar Dam” provides irrigation water in summer for the first time in history
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Sardar Sarovar Dam:4 Water Management Initiatives that helped to harness water for the Dam: What is the News? Sardar Sarovar Dam usually has no water for irrigation during summers. However, for the first time in history, the dam has been filled with Narmada water. About Sardar Sarovar Dam:… Continue reading “Sardar Sarovar Dam” provides irrigation water in summer for the first time in history
What are “Overture supersonic aircraft” and what are its challenges?
Contents1 2 What is the news?3 First Supersonic Aircraft:4 What about the Overture supersonic aircraft?5 Challenges with Supersonic Flights: What is the news? Plans to buy 15 new Overture supersonic Aircraft have been announced by US-based United Airlines. These aircrafts are planned to be open for passengers by 2029. What are Supersonic Flights? Supersonic aircraft… Continue reading What are “Overture supersonic aircraft” and what are its challenges?
Issues with recent draft rules notified by the Lakshadweep administration
Synopsis: The recent changes brought in Lakshadweep Administration in the name of public purpose is against the public interest and ethos of the island. Contents1 Background:2 What is unique about Lakshadweep?3 What are the two competing visions for the island’s future?4 Major concerns associated with the new changes in Lakshadweep administration Background: Recently, the administrator… Continue reading Issues with recent draft rules notified by the Lakshadweep administration
India’s efforts to achieve SDGs
Synopsis- The idea for Sustainable development aims to maintain progressive development and at the same time retaining sustainability, catastrophe risk resilience, and community building at its heart. But, India’s efforts to achieve SDGs is commendable. Introduction World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on June 5, every year, to encourage awareness and environmental protection. Also, one… Continue reading India’s efforts to achieve SDGs
Protecting human rights in the age of disinformation
Synopsis: Despite the threat of information disorder (spread of disinformation), human rights-friendly governance is both possible and achievable. Introduction The Supreme Court of India (SC) recently warned against any attempt to curb free speech. The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Special Rapporteur gave a report on “Disinformation and Freedom of Opinion and Expression”, which is… Continue reading Protecting human rights in the age of disinformation
Genomic sequencing in India needs to be scaled up
Synopsis: There is a need for rapidly expanding genomic sequencing and sharing related data in a timely & transparent manner. This will help in understanding the impact of new variants on transmissibility, severity and vaccine effectiveness. Background An effective COVID-19 pandemic response requires tracking of emerging variants, conducting studies about their transmissibility, immune escape and… Continue reading Genomic sequencing in India needs to be scaled up
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 10th, 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 10th, 2021
