Synopsis: The right to Liberty is a fundamental right as enshrined in our constitution. But given the number of people denied bail, this needs closer scrutiny. Introduction Recently in the Aryan Khan case, the courts denied the bail again. Earlier only the poor were victims of denials of bail. Now it looks like jail and… Continue reading The process is the punishment
Engaging the Taliban
Synopsis: India and regional powers should ensure that the Afghan rulers respect their people’s rights. Contents1 Introduction2 Why engagement with the Taliban is vital for India?3 Why is Taliban signalling a change in its policies?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently India participated in a meeting with Afghanistan along with 10 other nations in Moscow.… Continue reading Engaging the Taliban
Launch of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission Digi-Book Innovations for You Sector in Focus – Health Care
What is the News? NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched – “Innovations for You”. About Innovations for You Innovations for You is a digital book that aims to showcase the success stories of Atal Innovation Mission’s Startups in different domains. These startups have worked to create new, disruptive and innovative products, services and… Continue reading Launch of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission Digi-Book Innovations for You Sector in Focus – Health Care
Govt sets up ‘war room’ on movement of fertilisers
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the issue?3 What is the Government doing to overcome the shortage of fertilizers?4 What are a few important fertilizers used in India? What is the News? The Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has set up a war room on the movement of fertilizers.… Continue reading Govt sets up ‘war room’ on movement of fertilisers
Explained: Why a peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is now named after Manipur
What is the News? The Government of India has renamed Mount Harriet of Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands to Mount Manipur. Contents1 Why was Mount Harriet named as Mount Manipur?2 About Anglo Manipur War3 What was the reason for the Anglo Manipur War?4 Who won the war then?5 What is the significance of the Anglo… Continue reading Explained: Why a peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is now named after Manipur
Gene editing guidelines facing delay
What is the News? The Government of India is delaying in approving the Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Genome/Gene-Edited Plants. What is Gene Editing? Genome editing, also called gene-editing, is a group of technologies that give scientists the ability to change an organism’s DNA. These technologies allow genetic material to be added, removed, or altered… Continue reading Gene editing guidelines facing delay
System to track prisoners on parole
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued directions to all the states and the Union Territories on a system to track prisoners on parole. What are the directions given by the Centre to track prisoners on parole? Firstly, States should update recent photographs of prisoners released on parole/ furlough/premature release… Continue reading System to track prisoners on parole
‘Double-dip’: La Nina has formed for second year in a row, says NOAA
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Double Dip La Nina?3 What is La Nina?4 What’s the difference between El Niño and La Niña? What is the News? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that La Niña has re-developed. What is Double Dip La Nina? La Nina is one part of the… Continue reading ‘Double-dip’: La Nina has formed for second year in a row, says NOAA
Cabinet approval sets the implementation of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP) in motion
What is the news? Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved PM Gati Shakti- National Master Plan. It includes an institutional framework for rolling out, implementation, monitoring and support mechanism for providing multi-modal connectivity. Implementation framework further includes Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGOS), Network Planning Group (NPG) and Technical Support Unit (TSU) with required… Continue reading Cabinet approval sets the implementation of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP) in motion
Essay Guidance Program – LIVE Orientation Session | 23rd Oct, 7 PM
Dear Students, ForumIAS is conducting a LIVE Orientation session for the Essay Guidance Program 2021/22 on 23rd October @7 PM. This session will help you get initiated on how to plan and strategize your preparation for maximizing your score in Essay Paper. Click Here to view the Session. For more about the Essay Guidance Program:… Continue reading Essay Guidance Program – LIVE Orientation Session | 23rd Oct, 7 PM
