Prudent Approach towards the Downward Trajectory of Second Wave

Synopsis: India has witnessed a decline in Covid-19 cases since the last month, thereby indicating a downward trajectory of the second wave. It presents an opportunity to effectively prepare for the upcoming third wave through universal vaccination and accommodative reforms. Background: The second wave of pandemic left a more brutal impact on India than the… Continue reading Prudent Approach towards the Downward Trajectory of Second Wave

Mitigating the third wave requires a focus on DOTS

Synopsis: India is witnessing a softening of the second wave. Nonetheless, the anticipation of the 3rd wave is quite high. Therefore, it is imperative for India to focus on reducing the reproduction number (R). This in turn calls for focusing on its determinants i.e. DOTS for Mitigating the third wave Background: India witnessed a brutal… Continue reading Mitigating the third wave requires a focus on DOTS

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 9th, 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 9th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 8, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Mitigating the third wave requires a focus on DOTS Source: The Hindu  Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Synopsis: India is witnessing a softening of the second wave. Nonetheless, the anticipation… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 8, 2021

SDG India Index and India’s Sustainable development – Explained, pointwise

Introduction Recently the NITI Aayog has released SDG India Index 2020-21. In that, India’s overall SDG score improved by 6 points — from 60 in 2019 to 66 in 2020-21. Areas such as Industry, innovation and infrastructure showed a considerable decline in the current index. The report also points out socioeconomic and governance gaps in India.… Continue reading SDG India Index and India’s Sustainable development – Explained, pointwise

China hosts “ASEAN foreign ministers meeting”

What is the news? China is hosting ASEAN foreign ministers meeting this year. This year (2021) also marks the 30th anniversary of the dialogue relations between China and the 10-member ASEAN countries. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Read Also :-India and East Asia Relations Key Focus of the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting: The meeting will… Continue reading China hosts “ASEAN foreign ministers meeting”

Global studies on “vulnerability of animals to Covid-19”

What is the news? A lion at Chennai’s Vandalur Zoo has died of suspected coronavirus infection. Similarly, a tiger died at Jharkhand’s Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park after suffering from fever. This sparked the debate regarding the study of the vulnerability of animals to Covid-19. Mechanism of Coronavirus Infection: The coronavirus initiates infection using the spike… Continue reading Global studies on “vulnerability of animals to Covid-19”

SC releases draft model rules for live-streaming and Recording of court proceedings

What is the news? The Supreme Court e-Committee headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has released the “Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings”. Note: Right to access live court proceedings is a part of the right of access to justice guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. Read Also :-What is Monetary… Continue reading SC releases draft model rules for live-streaming and Recording of court proceedings

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