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
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | June 9 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2578]
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
Global Minimum Corporate Tax and India – Explained, pointwise
Introduction The recent meeting of G7 countries resulted in the adoption of a 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax(GMCT). The GMCT would enable the countries to add a top-up tax on companies who try to avoid taxes by showing their incomes in low tax jurisdictions. A Global Minimum Corporate Tax will also encourage the countries to… Continue reading Global Minimum Corporate Tax and India – Explained, pointwise
Personality Test of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2020 starts from August 02, 2021
Dear aspirants, As the Covid-19 Cases starts reducing in the country, the UPSC today(09.06.2021) announced that the commission will start the Personality Test of CSE 2020 Candidates from August 2nd, 2021. The Union Public Service Commission has declared the results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2020 on 23rd March 2021. The UPSC decided to… Continue reading Personality Test of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2020 starts from August 02, 2021
“QS World University Rankings 2022” released: Only three institutes from India
What is the news? The QS World University Rankings 2022 have been released. About QS World University Rankings: QS World University Rankings is released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Purpose: It is an annual publication of university rankings which comprises the global overall and subject rankings. Parameters: The universities are evaluated based on the following six… Continue reading “QS World University Rankings 2022” released: Only three institutes from India
“Aducanumab” approved by USFDA for “Alzheimer’s disease”
What is the News? “Aducanumab”, a new drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) How does Aducanumab drug work? Aducanumab is a monoclonal antibody drug that aims at altering the course of Alzheimer disease by slowing the deterioration of brain function. Monoclonal Antibodies are… Continue reading “Aducanumab” approved by USFDA for “Alzheimer’s disease”
