What is the News? National carrier Air India has begun the first of its “zeolite cargo flights”. This was done after the government of India started the process of importing zeolite from across the world for use in medical oxygen plants. Zeolites in Medical Oxygen Plants: Zeolites are used as adsorbent material in the Pressure… Continue reading India starts importing “zeolite” for medical oxygen plants.
Systemic Issues affecting Women’s Participation in labour Market
Synopsis: The burden on Women during the Pandemic increased disproportionately due to Societal norms, a male-dominated job market, and a lack of gender-sensitive policy making. This article provides a solution to address these issues. Background Gender inequality in terms of employment is high in India. For instance, only 18% of working-age women were employed as… Continue reading Systemic Issues affecting Women’s Participation in labour Market
Kerala Model to tackle the Covid-19 Pandemic in India
Synopsis: The Kerala model provides a lot of lessons to the Center and the State governments to tackle the pandemic. Introduction: India at present is not only battling with Covid-19 cases but also battling with many associated issues. Such as floating dead bodies in the Ganges, the demand for medical oxygen and the challenges with the… Continue reading Kerala Model to tackle the Covid-19 Pandemic in India
China-India Relations and India’s Weakening Geo-Political Position
Synopsis: The unsettled border crisis at LAC, India’s weakening global status, unfriendly Pakistan will only escalate issues in India-China relations. Background Last year, ingression by the Chinese army led to a standoff between India and China at the LAC (Line of Actual control). The seven hotspots were Depsang plains, Galwan, Gogra, Hot Springs, North bank… Continue reading China-India Relations and India’s Weakening Geo-Political Position
Central Vista Project – Demolition of National Institutions
Synopsis: Demolition of national institutions for Central Vista Project require thorough analysis. Introduction The Government of India’s Central Vista redevelopment project is being treated as a national priority amid a pandemic. This is very debatable. The project comprises the construction of a new Parliament building and new residences for the Prime Minister and the Vice… Continue reading Central Vista Project – Demolition of National Institutions
Need of Constituting National Tribunal Commission in India
Synopsis- The formation of the National Tribunal commission could transform the present tribunal system in India. Introduction- Recently, the Centre government has issued the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021. The ordinance aims to abolished certain existing appellate tribunals and transferred their functions to other existing judicial bodies. The ordinance also shortened the… Continue reading Need of Constituting National Tribunal Commission in India
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 18th, 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 18th, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | May 17 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2519]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 17, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Need of Constituting National Tribunal Commission in India Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Synopsis- The formation of the National Tribunal commission could transform the present tribunal system in India. Introduction- Recently, the Centre… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 17, 2021
Why Arabian Sea is transforming into a New Cyclonic Hotbed? – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The Arabian Sea used to be cyclone shy! But it is changing now, and changing fast! Cyclones are among the most devastating extreme weather events that India faces every year. The strong winds and heavy rains that accompany cyclones cause immense loss of life and property along the coastline of India. Approximately 1.4 lakh… Continue reading Why Arabian Sea is transforming into a New Cyclonic Hotbed? – Explained, Pointwise
