Synopsis: SC transferred all oxygen supply-related cases in various High Courts. It did so, in the name of prioritising uniformity across nations in the distribution of essential services. This step of SC is against Judicial Federalism in India. Background In Parmanand Katara v. Union of India (1989), the Supreme Court said that ‘the right to… Continue reading A Case of Declining Judicial Federalism in India
Impact of Groundwater Depletion on Cropping Intensity
Sypnosis: An International team conducted a study to understand the impact of Groundwater depletion on Cropping Intensity in India. Contents1 About the study:2 Impact on Cropping Intensity:3 Alternative Sources of Irrigation:4 Reasons for Groundwater Depletion in India:5 Way Forward: About the study: The International team studied the impact of groundwater depletion on cropping intensity in… Continue reading Impact of Groundwater Depletion on Cropping Intensity
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 27th, 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 – April 27th, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | April 26 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Daily Current Affairs For UPSC Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2477]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 26, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Impact of Groundwater Depletion on Cropping Intensity2 A Case of Declining Judicial Federalism in India 3 Need to Accelerate Vaccination drive4 A Crisis of Reverse Migration Impact of Groundwater Depletion on Cropping Intensity Source: The Hindu Syllabus: : GS-3, Agriculture Sypnosis:… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 26, 2021
Changing dynamics of India-US Relations – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What was the issue?3 Recent positive developments in India-US relations4 Some recent concerns in India-US relations5 Reason behind US Foreign Policy shifts on India6 Suggestions to improve India-US relations Introduction The dynamics of India-US relations are changing. Since the formation of the Biden government, there have been many ups and downs in the… Continue reading Changing dynamics of India-US Relations – Explained, Pointwise
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons or OPCW
What is the News? India’s Comptroller and Auditor General(CAG) GC Murmu selected as an external auditor to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(OPCW). His term will be for 3 years, starting in 2021. India was also selected as a member of the Executive Council of the OPCW. It is representing Asia Group for… Continue reading Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons or OPCW
“UN-ECOSOC” -India Elected to 3 Key Bodies
What is the News? India has been elected to three key bodies of the UN ECOSOC (United Nations’ Economic and Social Council). These bodies are the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), Executive Board of UN Women, Executive Board of the World Food Programme. Contents1 United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC)2 Commission on Crime… Continue reading “UN-ECOSOC” -India Elected to 3 Key Bodies
“Oxygen Express” Trains – Railways Waive off Few Charges
What is the News? Indian Railways has decided to waive certain charges on ‘Oxygen Express’ trains. This decision is important due to the increase in demand for Liquid Oxygen from major hospitals across the country. Oxygen Express: Oxygen Express is a special train transporting liquid medical oxygen to states and Union Territories in cryogenic tankers.… Continue reading “Oxygen Express” Trains – Railways Waive off Few Charges
“E-2025 initiative” – WHO Identifies 25 countries with potential to be malaria-free by 2025
What is the News? WHO has launched the E-2025 initiative. Under this initiative WHO Identifies 25 countries with the potential to be malaria-free by 2025. Malaria: It is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. It transmits to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. World Malaria Day: World Malaria Day is observed on… Continue reading “E-2025 initiative” – WHO Identifies 25 countries with potential to be malaria-free by 2025
