Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the evolution of All India Quota (AIQ) Scheme in India. Synopsis: OBC reservation in All India Quota medical seats puts an end to a discriminatory policy. Introduction Recently, the Centre decided to extend its 27% reservation for ‘other backward classes’ to all seats under the All India Quota… Continue reading Long overdue
Big cities need to upgrade water run-off systems
Source: TOI Relevance: Fighting the recurring issue of urban flooding Synopsis: Upgradation of storm water drain designs and making storm water drain management a part of smart cities mission is required to fight the problem of urban flooding. Background Every monsoon after a few hours of rainfall our metros are inundated. This annual urban horror… Continue reading Big cities need to upgrade water run-off systems
What Pegasus says about cyber power and our national security?
Source: Livemint Syllabus: GS3 – Security Relevance: Implications of the Pegasus issue Synopsis: Pegasus issue has crucial national security and geopolitical dimensions that must enter the national debate. Conflict b/w liberty & national security Information governance (the way in which information is used and managed) in liberal democracies has two key goals: First, to protect… Continue reading What Pegasus says about cyber power and our national security?
Skyglow forces dung beetles to abandon the Milky Way as their compass
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Impact of light pollution on the environment Synopsis: Researchers used Dung beetle to study the impact of the growing light pollution on our environment. What is Skyglow? Globally, nights are becoming ever brighter. This light floods directly into the eyes of animals that are active at night and also into the… Continue reading Skyglow forces dung beetles to abandon the Milky Way as their compass
Food Fortification in India – Explained, pointwise
Introduction A group of health experts in India have raised concerns about the country’s strategy to fight malnutrition through food fortification. They argued for “extreme caution” in implementing new chemical interventions to address micronutrient deficiencies. Before proceeding further, let us first understand few details about fortification and the need for it. What is fortification? Fortification… Continue reading Food Fortification in India – Explained, pointwise
DEPwD organises Samajik Adhikarita Shivir for distribution of aids & assistive devices to Divyangjan under the ADIP Scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities(DEPwD) has organized Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’. In this shivir, aids and assistive devices will be distributed among ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme and among Senior Citizens under the ‘Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana’. About ADIP Scheme: Launched by: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities(DEPwD)… Continue reading DEPwD organises Samajik Adhikarita Shivir for distribution of aids & assistive devices to Divyangjan under the ADIP Scheme
Clinical trials of ‘Ashwagandha’ soon
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has collaborated with the U.K.’s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to conduct a study on ‘Ashwagandha’ for promoting recovery from COVID-19. About the Study: All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush. Under this… Continue reading Clinical trials of ‘Ashwagandha’ soon
Operation Blue Freedom: Team Of Special Forces Veterans, People With Disabilities To Scale Siachen Glacier
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The government of India has accorded sanction to Team CLAW to lead a team of people with disabilities to scale Siachen Glacier. It will be a new world record for the largest team of people with disabilities. This expedition is being undertaken as part of ‘Operation Blue Freedom’.… Continue reading Operation Blue Freedom: Team Of Special Forces Veterans, People With Disabilities To Scale Siachen Glacier
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles – August 2nd 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 the… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – August 2nd 2021
