Explained: Ration card reform, so far

Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to implement the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) system by July 31st,2021. What is One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)? The ONORC scheme is aimed at enabling migrant workers and their family members to buy subsidized ration… Continue reading Explained: Ration card reform, so far

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 30th 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 the… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 30th 2021

The law of sedition is unconstitutional

Source: The Hindu Relevance: Sedition is important to protect the national interest. On the other hand, misuse of this provision will hamper the Fundamental Rights of individuals. Synopsis: There is an urgent need to review the Kedar Nath judgment on sedition law. Background: In Vinod Dua’s case (2021), the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the law… Continue reading The law of sedition is unconstitutional

FTAs with key nations will boost exports, attract more investments: FIEO

Source: Business Standard What is the News? Federation of Indian Exports Organization (FIEO) has said that signing free trade agreements (FTAs) with India’s major trading partners such as the United States, UK, EU, Australia will boost exports and help in attracting more foreign investments into the country. What are FTAs (Free Trade Agreements)? FTAs are… Continue reading FTAs with key nations will boost exports, attract more investments: FIEO

Keeping alive conversations about AIDS

Source: The Hindu Relevance: India needs to look for each and every way to control the pandemic. Among that, lessons from chronic diseases might provide some valuable suggestions. Synopsis: To handle the COVID-19 pandemic, we can learn from the lessons of chronic diseases like HIV/AIDS. Introduction  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a… Continue reading Keeping alive conversations about AIDS

Rattling foreign investors

Source: The Hindu   Relevance: Attracting more FDI is crucial for India’s economic recovery after the pandemic. Synopsis:  Regulatory risks and uncertainty in following the rule of law will discourage FDI in India. Background The Commerce Ministry recently reported that India attracted the highest ever FDI of $81.72 billion in 2020-21. However, several economists argue… Continue reading Rattling foreign investors

The drone challenge before India

Source: Indian Express, TOI, Business-Standard, India Today  Relevance: Strengthening India’s surveillance capabilities to deal with constantly evolving terror threats in the border areas esp. J&K  Synopsis: The recent drone attack on Air Force Station Jammu has raised some doubts about the robustness of India’s intelligence and surveillance capabilities in the sensitive border regions. Drones have been a threat… Continue reading The drone challenge before India

In India, forest rights means forest conservation

Source: Indian express  Relevance: Community Forests Resource (CFR) Rights is essential for forest conservation in India. Synopsis: The multifarious benefits of Community Forests Resource (CFR) Rights present compelling evidence for India to recognize and support CFR rights. Community forests with legally recognized rights are healthier and associated with lower deforestation rates, higher carbon storage and biodiversity… Continue reading In India, forest rights means forest conservation

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