Synopsis: The data from clinical trials and post-vaccination study on vaccines shows that the Dominant delta variant of Covid-19 can’t be easily controlled by a single dose of vaccine. The countries must administer two doses of vaccine and should reduce the time gap between them. Background: The WHO has recently given a new classification to… Continue reading Single dose of vaccine can’t control Delta Variant: Global Study on vaccines
Political and administrative elements in maintaining Healthy Federalism
Synopsis: The recent Centre-West Bengal controversy over Political and administrative elements has brought attention towards the health of the federal structure in India. Background: The recent issue is that the former Chief Secretary of Bengal reached late in the meeting called by Prime Minister to review cyclone relief work. Though both political and administrative state… Continue reading Political and administrative elements in maintaining Healthy Federalism
Special treatment under GST for few states is a bad idea
Synopsis: The issue of special allowances under GST on Covid-19 relief products is being projected as a Centre versus states issue. Introduction This is an attempt to gain political benefit on an issue of human and national importance. The structure and design of GST are being questioned. Already settled debates on the decision-making process in… Continue reading Special treatment under GST for few states is a bad idea
Public’s right to information vs. national security interest
Synopsis: This article summarises the opinions and views of the former home secretary of India (G.K. Pillai) and retired Indian diplomat (Syed Akbaruddin). They provide their opinion regarding the public’s right to information vs. national security interest. Background Recently, the Government of India prohibited retired officials of security and intelligence organisations from publishing anything about… Continue reading Public’s right to information vs. national security interest
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 12th, 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 12th, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | June 11 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2582]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 11, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Public’s right to information vs. national security interest Source: The Hindu Gs2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability, Synopsis: This article summarises the opinions and views of the former home secretary of India (G.K. Pillai) and retired Indian diplomat (Syed… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 11, 2021
Higher education in India & QS World University Rankings- Explained, pointwise
Introduction Recently, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released their World University Rankings for 2022. In that, no Indian institution figures in the top 100 list in that index. Further, Only three educational institutes from India feature in the top 200 list. This raises the important question regarding the quality of Higher education in India. On the other hand,… Continue reading Higher education in India & QS World University Rankings- Explained, pointwise
What is Maharashtra’s “Beed model” of crop insurance?
What is the news? Maharashtra Chief Minister has asked the Prime Minister for state-wide implementation of the ‘Beed model’ of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) The scheme was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Aim: To provide comprehensive insurance cover against… Continue reading What is Maharashtra’s “Beed model” of crop insurance?
NITI Aayog releases “Fast Tracking Freight in India” Report
What is the News? NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI) has released a report titled “Fast Tracking Freight in India: A Roadmap for Clean and Cost-Effective Goods Transport”. Objectives of the Fast Tracking Freight in India Report: Establish a coherent vision for a cost-effective, clean, and optimised freight transport system in India. Quantify the economic,… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases “Fast Tracking Freight in India” Report
