What is the News? The United States has announced that it will be joining “Christchurch Call to Action” against online extremism. About Christchurch Call to Action: Christchurch Call to Action was launched during the Online Extremism Summit in Paris, France in 2019. The summit was co-chaired by New Zealand and France. Objective: The Christchurch Call… Continue reading US joins “Christchurch Call to Action” against online extremism
India participates in the “3rd Arctic Science Ministerial”
What is the News? India is participating in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3) meeting. About Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM): Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM) is a global platform for discussing research and cooperation in the Arctic region. The USA and Germany held the first two Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM) meetings in 2016 and in 2018 respectively. 3rd Arctic… Continue reading India participates in the “3rd Arctic Science Ministerial”
“Global Methane Assessment” :The UN Report on human-caused methane emissions
What is the News? Climate and Clean Air Coalition(CCAC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report titled “Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions”. Objective: The report has suggested that the world needs to dramatically cut methane emissions to avoid the worst of climate change. Key Findings of… Continue reading “Global Methane Assessment” :The UN Report on human-caused methane emissions
ZSI research helps in categorising “Indian and Chinese Pangolin” scales
What is the News? Researchers at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata have developed tools to differentiate the scales of Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) and Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). About the Research: The researchers characterised the morphological features of the Indian and Chinese Pangolin. They also investigated genetic variations between the two species. The… Continue reading ZSI research helps in categorising “Indian and Chinese Pangolin” scales
History Quiz: Delhi Sultanate (Political and Administrative policies) |10 May, 2021
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How India’s Diaspora in US helped India in COVID Crisis
Synopsis – The Indian diaspora contributed to the US’s decision to allow raw materials for COVID-19 vaccines for India. Introduction- The US in a decision had denied India the raw material for vaccine preparation. It justified this decision with its America First policy. The US was criticized for not doing enough to aid India, which… Continue reading How India’s Diaspora in US helped India in COVID Crisis
Critical Analysis of U.S Support to temporary Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines
Synopsis: Arguments, provided by MNC’s against Patent waiver on Covid technologies, are baseless. WTO should make efforts to bring consensus among nations for a temporary waiver. Background Last year, India and South Africa proposed in WTO for a waiver on patent protection. It was for technologies needed to combat COVID-19. While many low- and middle-income… Continue reading Critical Analysis of U.S Support to temporary Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines
Significance of Rent Waiver in tackling Reverse Migration
Synopsis: State support for food and income along with rent waiver during the pandemic to workers and migrants can stop reverse migration. Why waive rents for migrants during the pandemic crisis? One, According to the findings by the RMKU and the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) in Jaipur, on a survey of 500 domestic… Continue reading Significance of Rent Waiver in tackling Reverse Migration
Indian Offshore Model will Dominate Global IT Sector
Synopsis: The Indian IT industry will dominate the global landscape due to various advantages associated with the offshore model Introduction: According to analysts, India is increasingly becoming an attractive market for tech companies from all over the world. What is the offshore model or the Work from home model? In simple terms, it is the… Continue reading Indian Offshore Model will Dominate Global IT Sector
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 10th, 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 10th, 2021
