China Model to Contain Pandemic

Synopsis:  The Centre should step in to coordinate policy measures across states to contain the pandemic, rather than putting the onus on the states. China’s model to contain pandemic should be studied and replicated in India Contents1 Background2 How the China Model functioned?3 About Residential Committees4 Role of Central Leadership5 How the China Model can… Continue reading China Model to Contain Pandemic

Future of Cryptocurrencies in India

Synopsis: The Government is planning to ban all private cryptocurrencies in India while supporting an RBI-backed cryptocurrency. Background: The proposed Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 bans all private cryptocurrencies.  It lays down the regulatory framework for the launch of an “official digital currency”.  Further holders of private cryptocurrencies will have a 3-6… Continue reading Future of Cryptocurrencies in India

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 24th, 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 24th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 23, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs April 23 brief for you today Contents1 Future of Cryptocurrencies in India2 China Model to Contain Pandemic3 Criteria for Selection of Experts in Tribunals Needs More Clarity4 Making Education Accessible and Affordable5 National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM)6 Important of Stepping Up National Climate Action Plans… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 23, 2021

Introducing National Digital Currency in India – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 What is the CBDC or National Digital currency?3 National Digital Currency in India4 Challenges with non-state digital currency5 Advantages of a CBDC6 Challenges/issues with CBDC7 What is the way forward? Introduction There is uncertainty over the legal status of digital currencies in India. An unofficial estimate mentions that Indian investors holding around $1.5… Continue reading Introducing National Digital Currency in India – Explained, Pointwise

ISRO’s “RESPOND Programme” to support joint research projects of IIT-D

What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced its support to 8 joint research projects of Space Technology Cell (STC), IIT-Delhi. ISRO will support these projects under its RESPOND programme. About RESPOND Programme: ISRO launched the RESPOND (Research Sponsored) programme in the 1970s. Objective: The objective is to establish strong links with… Continue reading ISRO’s “RESPOND Programme” to support joint research projects of IIT-D

“Blue Nature Alliance” launched to restore oceans in five years

What is the News? Blue Nature Alliance has been launched with a goal to restore 7 million square miles of ocean in five years. About Blue Nature Alliance: Blue Nature Alliance is a global partnership. It was founded and led by Conservation International, Pew Charitable Trusts, Global Environment Facility(GEF), Minderoo Foundation and Rob & Melani… Continue reading “Blue Nature Alliance” launched to restore oceans in five years

“Boao Forum for Asia” Annual Conference 2021

What is the News? The opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 was held in Boao, China. Boao  Forum for Asia -Annual Conference 2021: More than 2,600 guests from over 60 countries and region attended the conference. Theme: “A World in Change: Join Hands to Strengthen Global Governance and Advance Belt… Continue reading “Boao Forum for Asia” Annual Conference 2021

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 23 Apr, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 PM Addressed “Leaders Summit on Climate”2 India’s “Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel” Joins Search For Submarine3 “RoDTEP Scheme” -Delay in Notification of Rebate Rates4 The significance of “World Earth Day”5 “Boao Forum for Asia” Annual Conference 20216 “Blue Nature Alliance” launched to restore oceans in… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 23 Apr, 2021

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