“World No Tobacco Day” and “Tobacco Consumption” in India

What is the News? Every year, on 31st May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). This year, the WHO has honoured the health minister of India with the ‘WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award’ for his effort to control tobacco consumption in India. About World No Tobacco Day: World No Tobacco Day is an… Continue reading “World No Tobacco Day” and “Tobacco Consumption” in India

“State of Finance for Nature Report” demands investment in “Nature-based solutions”

What is the News? The State of Finance for Nature Report has been released. The report recommended more investments in “Nature-based solutions”. About State of Finance for Nature Report: Released by: United Nations Environment Programme, World Economic Forum and the Economics of Land Degradation. Purpose: The report tracks the global trends in public and private… Continue reading “State of Finance for Nature Report” demands investment in “Nature-based solutions”

The Case of Caste-Based Violence against Women

Synopsis: The Supreme Court convicted the accused of rape under Section 376 of IPC (Indian Penal Code) in the recent Patan Jamal Vali v. State of Andhra Pradesh case. However, the conviction under the Prevention of Atrocities Act (PoA) was set aside. It shows insensitivity towards the recognition of caste-based violence against women in India.… Continue reading The Case of Caste-Based Violence against Women

Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy

Synopsis: The significant social media intermediaries (including whatsapp) are unhappy with the traceability provision under the new IT rules. This would end the encryption feature on messaging platforms and would undermine users’ privacy. This calls for reconsidering the concerning provisions of new rules. Background: The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code)… Continue reading Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy

Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict

Synopsis: The Israel-Palestine conflict has been going on for almost a century now. The recent escalation took place on 11th May and took the lives of many people on both sides. Experts believe that both countries should adopt a peaceful solution by drawing inspiration from the Indian Model of coexistence. Background: The recent 11th May… Continue reading Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict

How govts can support Covid Orphans?

Synopsis: Short, medium- and long-term solutions are needed for the care and protection of covid orphans.  Vulnerability of Children due to the impact of Pandemic Children’s safety, health, holistic development, and even their very futures are at risk. For instance, Many children are in danger of being trafficked or forced into child labor. Teenage girls… Continue reading How govts can support Covid Orphans?

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 2nd, 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 2nd, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 1, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today The Case of Caste-Based Violence against Women Source: Click Here  Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections Synopsis: The Supreme Court convicted the accused of rape under Section 376 of… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 1, 2021

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