“Sardar Sarovar Dam” provides irrigation water in summer for the first time in history

What is the News? Sardar Sarovar Dam usually has no water for irrigation during summers. However, for the first time in history, the dam has been filled with Narmada water.  About Sardar Sarovar Dam: Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam is a terminal dam built on the Narmada river at Kevadia in Gujarat’s Narmada district. The dam… Continue reading “Sardar Sarovar Dam” provides irrigation water in summer for the first time in history

What are “Overture supersonic aircraft” and what are its challenges?

What is the news? Plans to buy 15 new Overture supersonic Aircraft have been announced by US-based United Airlines. These aircrafts are planned to be open for passengers by 2029. What are Supersonic Flights? Supersonic aircraft are planes that can fly faster than the speed of sound. Usually, supersonic planes can travel at the speed… Continue reading What are “Overture supersonic aircraft” and what are its challenges?

Issues with recent draft rules notified by the Lakshadweep administration

Synopsis: The recent changes brought in Lakshadweep Administration in the name of public purpose is against the public interest and ethos of the island. Background: Recently, the administrator of Lakshadweep brought changes to the following acts to promote infrastructural development to boost tourism. Development Authority Regulation, Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Regulation, Lakshadweep Panchayat Regulation and… Continue reading Issues with recent draft rules notified by the Lakshadweep administration

India’s efforts to achieve SDGs

Synopsis-  The idea for Sustainable development aims to maintain progressive development and at the same time retaining sustainability, catastrophe risk resilience, and community building at its heart. But, India’s efforts to achieve SDGs is commendable. Introduction World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on June 5, every year, to encourage awareness and environmental protection. Also, one… Continue reading India’s efforts to achieve SDGs

Protecting human rights in the age of disinformation

Synopsis: Despite the threat of information disorder (spread of disinformation), human rights-friendly governance is both possible and achievable. Introduction  The Supreme Court of India (SC) recently warned against any attempt to curb free speech. The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Special Rapporteur gave a report on “Disinformation and Freedom of Opinion and Expression”, which is… Continue reading Protecting human rights in the age of disinformation

Genomic sequencing in India needs to be scaled up

Synopsis: There is a need for rapidly expanding genomic sequencing and sharing related data in a timely & transparent manner. This will help in understanding the impact of new variants on transmissibility, severity and vaccine effectiveness. Background An effective COVID-19 pandemic response requires tracking of emerging variants, conducting studies about their transmissibility, immune escape and… Continue reading Genomic sequencing in India needs to be scaled up

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 10th, 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 10th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 9, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs June 9 brief for you today Genomic sequencing in India needs to be scaled up Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS3 – Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Synopsis: There is a need for rapidly expanding genomic sequencing and sharing… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 9, 2021

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