Synopsis: Cyber-attacks are increasing on civilian targets and infrastructure around the globe. Thus, there is a critical need to strengthen the Cyber resilience of civilian infrastructure. Background Cyber, which is regarded as the fifth dimension of warfare, is now largely being employed against civilian targets. For instance, several high-profile cyberattacks were reported from the United… Continue reading Need of Strengthening Cyber Resilience of Civilian infrastructure
How to Prevent Misuse of Synthetic Biology?
Synopsis: Synthetic biology is a double-edged sword. It is highly prone to misuse, thus there is an urgent need for international measures for monitoring and verification. Background: Synthetic biology is a revolutionary technology. It can help us manipulate biological organisms and processes for human betterment, especially in treating diseases, by re-engineering cells. Till now there… Continue reading How to Prevent Misuse of Synthetic Biology?
Issues with NTCA Circular on Shutting Down Tourism in Tiger Reserves
Synopsis: The recent NTCA Circular on tiger reserves shut down the tourism activities in tiger reserves. But the circular needs course correction. Introduction: India’s Project Tiger program is a globally successful initiative to conserve tigers. At present, India has 51 tiger reserves now boasts of at least 3,000 tigers. The entire country is gearing up… Continue reading Issues with NTCA Circular on Shutting Down Tourism in Tiger Reserves
Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?
Synopsis – In a recent address PM has called for indigenization of the national security system including that of doctrines, procedures, and customs. This shift towards indigenization shouldn’t lead to the complete ignorance of foreign strategic thoughts. Introduction A recent, PM address at the Commanders’ Conference stressed the importance of indigenization of the national… Continue reading Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 15th, 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 – June 15th, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | June 14 2021
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 14, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya? Article – The Indian Express Syllabus – GS3 – Security Synopsis – In a recent address PM has called for indigenization of the national security system including that of doctrines,… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 14, 2021
Aspirational District Programme – Achievements and Suggestions – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) India has released a report titled ‘Aspirational Districts Programme: An Appraisal’. The report calls the program a global example of leveraging local structures of governance and bureaucracy. It applauds the multi-stakeholder partnership for ensuring localization of the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP marks the Aspirational Districts Program as a… Continue reading Aspirational District Programme – Achievements and Suggestions – Explained, Pointwise
“Small Island Developing States” faced most GDP loss in 2020: UN report
What is the News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released a report titled “Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures”. The report highlights the numerous challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Key Findings of the Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures Report: Small island developing states(SIDS) faced thrice as much fall… Continue reading “Small Island Developing States” faced most GDP loss in 2020: UN report
Madras High Court guidelines for mainstreaming LGBTIQA+ community
What is the News? The Madras High Court has issued guidelines aimed at mainstreaming LGBTIQA+(Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual) persons. What was the case? A petition has been filed in the Madras High Court by a lesbian couple whose relationship was being opposed by their parents. They have asked the Court to provide protection… Continue reading Madras High Court guidelines for mainstreaming LGBTIQA+ community
