Places in news – Part 2 | Prelims Capsules 2021

‘Places in news series‘ is a weekly initiative by Forumias. In this series we bring you highly detailed & visually rich maps of the places that have been in news recently. Go through these maps and prepare yourself for the high scoring mapping section of UPSC Prelims. Gambia [Capital: Banjul] Why in news? The World… Continue reading Places in news – Part 2 | Prelims Capsules 2021

Weekly Current Affairs Highlights – 10th to 15th May.

On this page, you can read all the major news/Current Affairs of the week. On a daily basis, we are covering all relevant Current Affairs under our various initiatives. For further reading, you can refer to our following initiatives: 9 PM: Daily Current Affairs Summaries For UPSC  Daily Editorials: Daily Current Affairs Editorials For UPSC … Continue reading Weekly Current Affairs Highlights – 10th to 15th May.

Issues With Technocratic Approach to Vaccination Drive

.Synopsis – The current technocratic-based vaccination drive in India excludes the digitally illiterate population of the country. It is leading to substantial biases and inequality. Introduction- The GOI launched CoWin portal to digitize the vaccination drive and made online registration mandatory for vaccination booking [18-44 age groups]. The approach has resulted in a digital divide… Continue reading Issues With Technocratic Approach to Vaccination Drive

Bad Policy Making Aggravated the Pandemic Disaster in India

Synopsis: Bad Policy-Making by the government during and before pandemic aggravated the Pandemic Disaster in India. Adherence to Key Principles of Healthcare, Economy, Data integrity, and Science would have limited the impact of the Pandemic in India. What are the key principles forgone by the government? First, prioritizing universal health coverage instead of strengthening Public… Continue reading Bad Policy Making Aggravated the Pandemic Disaster in India

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 15, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Laws and Initiatives for Welfare Orphaned Children Source: The Hindu Gs2: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections. Synopsis: This article provides information on the available legal means to report about orphaned children… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 15, 2021

Laws and Initiatives for Welfare of Orphaned Children

Synopsis: This article provides information on two things. First, on the available legal means to report about orphaned children. Second, protections available under the state. Introduction  2nd wave of the pandemic has taken the lives of many young mothers and fathers. It has left many children orphaned and vulnerable. It is usual to see requests… Continue reading Laws and Initiatives for Welfare of Orphaned Children

Judicial Governance during Pandemic – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction The judiciary is referred to as the custodian of the constitution and protector of fundamental rights. It is the supreme authority responsible to punish the violators of fundamental rights and civil liberties. In this regard, it also has the power to review the decisions of the executive as mandated by Article 13. Further, under… Continue reading Judicial Governance during Pandemic – Explained, Pointwise

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