What is the News? Indian Rhino Vision 2020(IRV 2020) came to an end with the release of two rhinos. An adult male and a female rhino transported to Assam’s Manas National Park from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary about 185 km east. Indian Rhino Vision Plan 2020: Indian Rhino Vision Plan 2020 was launched in 2005. Vision:… Continue reading “Indian Rhino Vision 2020” – Last 2 Rhinos Translocated
Environment Quiz: Protected areas including parks |15 Apr, 2021
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 15th, 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 – April 15th, 2021
Why India Needs to Balance Relations with China, Russia and US?
Synopsis: India must actively engage with all the three big powers (US, Russia, China). It is because there is no guarantee that today’s friends will not confront and today’s enemy will not cooperate in the future. This is based on the principle that change is the only permanent thing in foreign relations. Contents1 Background:2 Russia-China Relations:3… Continue reading Why India Needs to Balance Relations with China, Russia and US?
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Bill, 2020
Introduced: Rajya Sabha (15th Sep 2020) Passed: Rajya Sabha (16th Mar 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha (24th Mar 2021) Present Status: Assent granted. Converted to an Act. About National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions [NCAHP] Bill, 2020 Objective: The Bill seeks to regulate and standardize the education and practice of allied and healthcare professionals. Ministry: Health… Continue reading The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Bill, 2020
India should Ensure Climate Justice in Net Zero Target Debate
Synopsis: India needs to propose an alternative formulation that ensures Climate Justice in achieving the ‘net-zero target’. Background Recently, the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate visited India. Both sides discussed briefly about their cooperation on climate change and strategy for long term priorities and long-term targets. Also, S. President Joe Biden’s ‘Leaders’ Summit… Continue reading India should Ensure Climate Justice in Net Zero Target Debate
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | April 14 2021
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India’s vaccination strategy needs a course correction
Synopsis: India’s vaccination strategy lacks a few important steps and needs immediate action. Introduction: Recently the Drug Controller General of India formally approved another vaccine candidate(Sputnik V). This vaccine is approved under emergency use authorisation. India’s vaccination strategy: So far, India’s vaccination strategy relied almost entirely on Covishield. The other vaccine Covaxin so far has… Continue reading India’s vaccination strategy needs a course correction
Issues and Challenges facing BIMSTEC Organisation
Synopsis: Recently, the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting held. In this article, we will discuss the progress, issues, and challenges concerning the BIMSTEC organisation. Contents1 Background2 About BIMSTEC3 What were the opportunities missed out in the recent ministerial meeting?4 What are the issues that are hampering the progressive development of BIMSTEC? Background Recently, the 17th BIMSTEC… Continue reading Issues and Challenges facing BIMSTEC Organisation
Issues in the MTP Amendment Bill
Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy or MTP Amendment bill is a step forward in recognising the rights of women. But it is not a giant leap. Contents1 Introduction:2 Salient provisions of The MTP Act, 1971:3 Salient provisions of the MTP Amendment Bill:4 The problems in the MTP Amendment Bill:5 Suggestions to improve the MTP… Continue reading Issues in the MTP Amendment Bill
