Places in news – Part 7 | Prelims Capsules 2021

‘Places in news series‘ is a weekly initiative by Forumias. In this series we bring you highly detailed & visually rich maps of the places that have been in news recently. Go through these maps and prepare yourself for the high scoring mapping section of UPSC Prelims. North Korea Why in news? North Korean leader… Continue reading Places in news – Part 7 | Prelims Capsules 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 26, 2021

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?

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