Justice Department launches “Enforcing Contracts Portal”

Source: PIB What is the News? The Department of Justice has launched the “Enforcing Contracts Portal”. Background: The Doing Business Report is the flagship publication of the World Bank Group. It benchmarks business regulations in 191 economies. The Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) index ranks countries. It is an indication of an economy’s position relative… Continue reading Justice Department launches “Enforcing Contracts Portal”

[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –June, 2021 – 4th week

Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 4th week of the Month of June. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of June, Fourth Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –June, 2021 – 4th week

National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) launches NHP-Bhuvan Portal

Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has launched the NHP –Bhuvan portal of the National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC). About NHP –Bhuvan Portal: The National Hydrology Project or NHP-Bhuvan Portal is a repository of information on the initiatives undertaken by NRSC under NHP (National Hydrology Project). The portal also has a facility… Continue reading National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) launches NHP-Bhuvan Portal

Explained: Ration card reform, so far

Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to implement the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) system by July 31st,2021. What is One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)? The ONORC scheme is aimed at enabling migrant workers and their family members to buy subsidized ration… Continue reading Explained: Ration card reform, so far

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 30th 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 – June 30th 2021

The law of sedition is unconstitutional

Source: The Hindu Relevance: Sedition is important to protect the national interest. On the other hand, misuse of this provision will hamper the Fundamental Rights of individuals. Synopsis: There is an urgent need to review the Kedar Nath judgment on sedition law. Background: In Vinod Dua’s case (2021), the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the law… Continue reading The law of sedition is unconstitutional

FTAs with key nations will boost exports, attract more investments: FIEO

Source: Business Standard What is the News? Federation of Indian Exports Organization (FIEO) has said that signing free trade agreements (FTAs) with India’s major trading partners such as the United States, UK, EU, Australia will boost exports and help in attracting more foreign investments into the country. What are FTAs (Free Trade Agreements)? FTAs are… Continue reading FTAs with key nations will boost exports, attract more investments: FIEO

Keeping alive conversations about AIDS

Source: The Hindu Relevance: India needs to look for each and every way to control the pandemic. Among that, lessons from chronic diseases might provide some valuable suggestions. Synopsis: To handle the COVID-19 pandemic, we can learn from the lessons of chronic diseases like HIV/AIDS. Introduction  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a… Continue reading Keeping alive conversations about AIDS

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