Misuse of Sedition law in India

Synopsis – Unwarranted arrest of MP in Andhra Pradesh is another example of the misuse of the Sedition law in India relating to exciting disaffection against the government. Introduction- Section 124-A [which deals with sedition law] has been misused in a number of cases in India. One of them is the unwarranted arrest of K.… Continue reading Misuse of Sedition law in India

West Asia’s Diplomatic Resets

Synopsis: Factors responsible for the diplomatic engagements between West Asian rivals and India’s opportunity to assist West Asia in providing regional security. Background In the last few months, many West Asian nations have made efforts to bridge their diplomatic ties with their rival nations. One, the most significant one is the recent interaction between Saudi… Continue reading West Asia’s Diplomatic Resets

Method to Estimate COVID-19 Deaths in India

Synopsis: Instead, of calculating the ‘excess’ death at the national level, Excess death calculated at the District level will provide a more accurate estimation of COVID-19 deaths in India. Background To understand the magnitude of the pandemic there is a need for estimating COVID-19 deaths globally and in India. The most commonly used approach is the… Continue reading Method to Estimate COVID-19 Deaths in India

India’s Palestine policy

Synopsis: India’s statement at the recent UNSC meeting points towards the evolving nature of India’s Palestine policy. The country backed Palestine but without any reference to Jerusalem or its borders. Background: The violence between Israel and Hamas has intensified since the May 11 encounter. It involved the exchange of rockets between Hamas and Israel. A… Continue reading India’s Palestine policy

Government Must Ensure ‘Right to Life’ for Economic Recovery

Synopsis: The pandemic time warrants the state to take some proactive measures that would enable the masses to properly exercise their ‘Right to Life’. This would enhance their consumption capacity thereby fueling demand and eventually leading to revival.  Background: The Indian population is undergoing severe stress due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This includes: Surviving a health… Continue reading Government Must Ensure ‘Right to Life’ for Economic Recovery

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 19th, 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 19th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 18, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Government Must Ensure ‘Right to Life’ for Economic Recovery Source: Click Here  Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Synopsis: The pandemic time warrants the state to take some proactive measures that would enable the… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 18, 2021

India’s policy on Israel and Palestine – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction India’s policy on Israel and Palestine faces hindrances due to the Israel-Palestine dispute. This dispute is one of the world’s longest-running and most controversial conflicts. It is a conflict between two self-determination movements — the Jewish nationalist project and the Palestinian nationalist project, in the same territory. This Israel-Palestine dispute has far-reaching impacts on… Continue reading India’s policy on Israel and Palestine – Explained, Pointwise

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