News: For many years, many environmentalists have raised the apprehension that a large number of infrastructure projects in the country are implemented without mandatory due diligence. They often complain of irregularities in green clearances. There have also been reports that mega initiatives proposed in the country in the last 15 years have failed to fulfil their… Continue reading About Green clearances: The missing green
5g technology: Fixing frequencies first
News: In the recent budget, the Finance Minister announced that the Government proposes to conduct the “required spectrum auctions” in 2022 to facilitate the roll-out of 5G mobile phone services in fiscal 2022-23. The government has been keen on implementing this technology due to its ability to serve as an enabler of economic growth and… Continue reading 5g technology: Fixing frequencies first
The interpretative answer to the hijab row
News: Recently, six students were banned from entering a college in Karnataka’s Udupi district for wearing a hijab. Read more here: https://forumias.com/blog/9-pm-daily-current-affairs-brief-february-5th-2022/#f4 What is the implication of the essential religious practices test? It assured traditionalists that the Court would be sympathetic to their respective religious faiths. But on the other hand, it also supported state-sponsored… Continue reading The interpretative answer to the hijab row
Weighing in on a health data retention plan
News: Recently, the National Health Authority (NHA) has initiated a consultation process on the retention of health data by healthcare providers in India. NHA administers the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Why a privacy-centric policy is needed for health data retention plan? One, health care access is not in good shape in India. Thus, many… Continue reading Weighing in on a health data retention plan
India’s ‘return’ to Central Asia
News: Recent development depicts India is giving due importance to the Central Asia In the past four months, 1st India-Central Asia Summit, the India-Central Asia Dialogue, and the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan have been orgnanised. India’s Central Asia mission reflects response to the new geopolitical realities in the region. Contents1 What are the factors… Continue reading India’s ‘return’ to Central Asia
A new form of untouchability
News: Lately, a video appeared online, in which people in a religious assembly were taking oath of an economic boycott of a minority religious section. Constitutional protection against economic boycott Limits of the scope of untouchability under article 17 has been contested from the beginning. In the Constituent assembly, it was argued that the scope of… Continue reading A new form of untouchability
Social justice opportunities are too unevenly spread across India
News: Recently the Supreme Court has upheld reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in medical seats for the All-India Quota (AIQ). What is the case? Read here: https://forumias.com/blog/9-pm-daily-current-affairs-brief-february-5th-2022/#gs11 How does one’s domicile influences access to social justice when it comes to medical seats? First, 85% of the seats for Bachelor… Continue reading Social justice opportunities are too unevenly spread across India
Regulating ART and Surrogacy: Associated Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and Surrogacy?3 What is the progress of ART and Surrogacy legislation in India?4 What are the salient provisions of the ART Act and Surrogacy Act?5 Why is there a need to regulate surrogacy and ART?6 What are the challenges associated with regulating ART… Continue reading Regulating ART and Surrogacy: Associated Challenges – Explained, pointwise
Location/IR/Geography Quiz: – Feb 7th 2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Feb 7th, 2022
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 the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Feb 7th, 2022
