What is the News? The 15th edition of Global Peace Index 2021 has been released. About Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an international think tank. Aim: The index presents the most comprehensive analysis of trends in peace. It ranks countries according to their levels… Continue reading “Global Peace Index 2021” Released
Some strict enforcement to enhance Police Image
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Synopsis – Wearing professional attire and refraining from using mobile phones while on duty are some examples of regulations that will improve the force’s image as well as efficiency. Introduction – The CBI director has directed all officials of the agency to… Continue reading Some strict enforcement to enhance Police Image
Geography Quiz: Solar system & the Earth & basics of Latitude and Longitude | 21 June, 2021
Good Morning Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon Quiz Geography News Geography Quiz [WpProQuiz 2611]
Settling claims of rival factions in a party symbol dispute
Synopsis: How Election Commission decides on party symbol disputes? Background Recently, there has been a split within the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and both the factions are claiming for the same party symbol. In the case of deciding the recognized party among rival factions, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has the final say. ECI… Continue reading Settling claims of rival factions in a party symbol dispute
Vaccination policy of India – Issues & Suggestions
Synopsis: The vaccination policy of India should maintain a balance between the achievement of health goals and demands of supply constraints. Introduction Vaccines are a proven shield against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They have prevented serious illness and death. A study of data from the UK collected between December 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, showed that… Continue reading Vaccination policy of India – Issues & Suggestions
Problems with discoms need radical reforms
Synopsis: To completely recover from problems with Discoms , India needs radical reforms in the Power sector. Financial aid packages from Centre to Discoms forms only a part of a solution. Background For long, the scenario has been that the Centre has to step in to aid Discoms and tackle the problems plaguing the… Continue reading Problems with discoms need radical reforms
Marriage Rights of the LGBTQIA+ community
Synopsis: India needs to look beyond the traditional concept of marriages to recognise marriages irrespective of gender identity and sexual orientation. Thus, India can recognise the marriage rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Background: Recently, a case related to the question of same-sex marriages came up before the High Court of Delhi. But the Union Government… Continue reading Marriage Rights of the LGBTQIA+ community
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 21st, 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 – June 21st, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | June 20 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2610]
How green are India’s agri-exports?
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: We need to look at supplies like rice and sugar from a sustainability viewpoint. Introduction In FY 2020-21, agri-exports reached $41.8 billion, an increase of 18% over the previous year. This has boosted government morale and helped to enhance farm prices in the United States. Even so, these… Continue reading How green are India’s agri-exports?
