What is the News? International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) has released a report titled “Nature in a Globalised World: Conflict and Conservation”. About the Nature in a Globalised World Report: The report focuses on complex relationships between nature and the armed conflict. Objective: The objective is to bring nature conservation into the mainstream of… Continue reading “Nature in a Globalised World” – An IUCN report on Conflict and Conservation
NASA’s “OSIRIS-REx Mission” to begin return from “Asteroid Bennu”
What is the News? NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Mission will depart from asteroid Bennu and start its two-year-long journey back to Earth. Contents1 About OSIRIS-REx Mission:2 Asteroid Bennu:3 Characteristics of Asteroid Bennu:4 Why study Asteroid Bennu?5 What are Asteroids? About OSIRIS-REx Mission: OSIRIS-REx stands for Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer. The mission was launched… Continue reading NASA’s “OSIRIS-REx Mission” to begin return from “Asteroid Bennu”
[Downloads] 10 PM Compilation -May 2021 – 1st week
Good Afternoon everyone. Today We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – May 2021 Click on the following link to download 10pm Compilation for the month of May 2021 – First week Weekly Current Affairs For UPSC Compilations
History Quiz: Delhi Sultanate (Contribution the field of Economy, Art, Science and Technology etc.) |11 May, 2021
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Solving Present Health Care Crisis With Lessons from Green Revolution
Synopsis: India is facing a severe shortage of healthcare infrastructure. But, this is not the first time. India has already tackled a food shortage which was worse than this during the 1960s by the green revolution. Contents1 Introduction:2 The Situation of India during the 1960s:3 Advantages for present India vis-à-vis 1960s:4 Suggestions: Introduction: India is witnessing… Continue reading Solving Present Health Care Crisis With Lessons from Green Revolution
EAC Recommends the Great Nicobar Development Plan for EIA Study
Synopsis: The Environment Appraisal Committee has recommended the Great Nicobar Development plan for grant of terms of reference for EIA studies. The committee also flagged a few critical concerns. Contents1 Introduction 2 About the NITI Aayog’s Great Nicobar Development plan:3 About the Environment Appraisal Committee:4 What were the concerns of the committee?5 Action points suggested by… Continue reading EAC Recommends the Great Nicobar Development Plan for EIA Study
US Support to TRIPS Waiver – Challenges Ahead
Synopsis – US is supporting the TRIPS waiver on Covid-19 Vaccines. However, it may take much more time and effort to take benefits out of it. Contents1 Introduction2 Why developed countries were against the proposal to waive TRIPS?3 TRIPS Waiver Challenges- 4 Recommendations- Introduction Firstly, the US is supporting a temporary waiver of the TRIPS agreement… Continue reading US Support to TRIPS Waiver – Challenges Ahead
Nation wide lockdown is an Opportunity to Improve Health Infrastructure
Synopsis – At last, states are implementing strict lockdowns. It is to handle the out-of-control spread of Coronavirus infection. Now, states should use this opportunity to improve health infrastructure in the country. Introduction Life threat from a mutating virus has aggravated manifold. An increase in Covid cases from 9,000 new daily in early February to… Continue reading Nation wide lockdown is an Opportunity to Improve Health Infrastructure
Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works?
Synopsis: Taiwan detected its 1st case of Covid-19 in January 2020. However, it managed to control the pandemic effectively despite the adverse circumstances. With India suffering heavily from Covid-19, it becomes important to have a good look at the Taiwan Covid-19 model. Introduction A novel form of pneumonia was first emerged in Wuhan, China, in… Continue reading Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works?
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 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 – May 11th, 2021
