Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper is available to you readily. We have widened the sources so to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 26, 2021
New Vaccine policy: Need and Concerns – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction Vaccines are a proven shield against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They have prevented serious illness and death, especially in patients who have been administered both doses. India’s new vaccine policy came into effect on 21st June. The policy aims to reduce the stress of procurement on states who were not able to effectively procure under… Continue reading New Vaccine policy: Need and Concerns – Explained, Pointwise
Need to work with country on vax passport | CoWin platform is an inclusive system
Relevance: Few key points related to CoWIN platform Synopsis: India’s online vaccination platform CoWin has come a long way. With the return to centralized vaccine procurement beginning 21 June, the government is constantly fine-tuning the platform for the mass adult immunization drive. Key points: Addressing the rural-urban divide: About 53% of vaccine doses given in the country are in rural India,… Continue reading Need to work with country on vax passport | CoWin platform is an inclusive system
Govt to amend Apprenticeship Act in monsoon session to boost hiring
Relevance: The amendments aim to improve skill development and provide flexibility of companies in India What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development is likely to amend the Apprenticeship Act in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. Amendment will expand the scope of the act and allow companies to hire more apprentices, by providing them flexibility. What is Apprenticeship? Apprenticeship… Continue reading Govt to amend Apprenticeship Act in monsoon session to boost hiring
Smart Metering Program shouldn’t be implemented in Haste
Relevance: Inefficient discoms have been a critical problem for India’s power sector since long. Synopsis: Smart meters have the power to improve the revenue recovery rate of discoms and ensure better electricity services to the consumer. But such outcomes can be expected only if our roll-out program are executed well and not in haste. Background: Announced in Union Budget 2020 –21, smart… Continue reading Smart Metering Program shouldn’t be implemented in Haste
What is Delta Plus variant?
Context: A new variant of the coronavirus has been detected in some states. Can this stronger mutation lead to a third wave? What is the Delta Plus variant? It is a further mutation of prevalent Delta variant which had a huge role to play in the country’s second covid-19 wave. Health authorities here have termed the Delta Plus, or… Continue reading What is Delta Plus variant?
AWFG 2.0 | Result Declared | Ranklist – 1st Month
Dear Students, Results for 1st Month of AWFG 2.0 – SFG for Mains 2021 has been declared, please check if you are selected for Select Focus Group (SFG) or Reserve List Group (RLG). Ranklist for AWFG 2.0 – 1st Month: https://go.forumias.com/506 Payment link for students selected in AWFG 2.0 (Select Focus Group) – Rs. 3500… Continue reading AWFG 2.0 | Result Declared | Ranklist – 1st Month
Russia, U.K. spar over Black Sea incident
What is the News? Russia has accused the UK of spreading lies over a warship confrontation in the Black Sea.It has warned Britain that it would respond more firmly to any further provocative actions by the British Navy off the coast of Russia-annexed Crimea. About Black Sea: Black Sea is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean. It is located between… Continue reading Russia, U.K. spar over Black Sea incident
India proposes action against LeT, Jaish within SCO framework
What is the News? India’s National Security Advisor(NSA) has attended a meeting of NSAs from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) member countries in Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan. Important Facts mentioned in the meeting Financial Action Task Force (FATF): The Financial Action Task Force (FATF). is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris. Its Secretariat is… Continue reading India proposes action against LeT, Jaish within SCO framework
PM backs delimitation exercise, grassroots democracy in J&K
What is the News? Delimitation of constituencies is being carried out in union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Recently, Prime Minister of India chaired a meeting with political parties of Jammu and Kashmir. What is Delimitation? Delimitation is the redrawing of boundaries of an assembly or Lok Sabha constituency to reflect changes in the population of a region. Conducted by: The Parliament enacts a… Continue reading PM backs delimitation exercise, grassroots democracy in J&K
