Need to ban the Conversion therapy of the LGBTQIA+ community

Synopsis: The recent order of the Madras high court presents an opportunity to ban the inhuman conversion therapy of the LGBTQIA+ community. The therapy subjects them to immense physical and mental stress leading to occurrence of depression, anxiety and suicide cases amongst the community. Background: The Madras High Court called for a ban on the… Continue reading Need to ban the Conversion therapy of the LGBTQIA+ community

Dismal Healthcare systems in South Asia needs attention

Synopsis: The second wave of pandemic highlighted the lacunas in the healthcare systems in South Asia. The situation now demands the replacement of short term measures with a well-thought-out vision and political commitment for long-term healing. Background: The pandemic managed to penetrate across the countries due to the dismal state of health infrastructure and reluctance to… Continue reading Dismal Healthcare systems in South Asia needs attention

The Pros and Cons of e-Courts project

Synopsis: Pandemic has shown that the e-Courts project has the ability to revolutionize the Indian Judiciary, but its application needs to be in line with the Fundamental Right to Privacy. Why Indian courts should use digital technologies? Faster justice delivery. Clearing pendency which is around 3.27 crore cases before Indian courts. Of which 85,000 have… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of e-Courts project

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 11th, 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 11th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 10, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today The Pros and Cons of e-Courts project Source: The Hindu Gs2: E-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential Synopsis: Pandemic has shown that the e-Courts project has the ability to revolutionize the Indian Judiciary, but its application needs to be in… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 10, 2021

How is the “UN Secretary-General” appointed?

What is the news? Secretary-General António Guterres has been formally approved for a second term by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He will have a term of five more years starting January 1, 2022. The recommendation will now go to the UN General Assembly (UNGA) which is expected to make the appointment. Process of… Continue reading How is the “UN Secretary-General” appointed?

NITI Aayog launches “Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan”

What is the news? Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan’ has been launched by NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation. About Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan: Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan has been launched in 112 aspirational districts. Aim: To assist district administrations in providing home-care support to COVID-19 patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms.… Continue reading NITI Aayog launches “Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan”

Delhi Development Authority (DDA) releases Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041

What is the News? Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041 has been released in the public domain by Delhi Development Authority (DDA). Suggestions and objections have been invited from the public. About Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041: Draft Master Plan for Delhi has been prepared by Delhi Development Authority(DDA) in partnership with the National Institute of… Continue reading Delhi Development Authority (DDA) releases Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041

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