Synopsis: Even though Pregnant women and children cannot get the Covid-19 vaccination, they continue to remain in prisons. The court has to provide interim bail to women, children and other vulnerable sections in prison. Introduction: Long pending prison reforms, overcrowded prisons made the situation of prisoners in India very cruel. The state of women’s prisons… Continue reading Need of Granting Interim Bail to Pregnant Women Undertrials
A Lost Opportunity to Reform the Educational System
Synopsis- Pandemic provided a vital opportunity to initiate sustainable reforms in the Educational System in India. But bureaucrats and administrators failed to take advantage of it. Introduction- The pandemic offered an opportunity for bureaucrats and administrators to re-examine the education system, but nothing has changed. As a result of the second wave of the COVID-19… Continue reading A Lost Opportunity to Reform the Educational System
Roadblocks to achieve universal vaccination
Synopsis: India needs to develop a practical plan, as it is facing many roadblocks to achieve universal vaccination for all. Background Initially, India decided to prioritize vaccination for the most vulnerable citizens (nearly 300 million). The main reason for that were the limitations of India’s manufacturing capacity to provide vaccination to its whole population. Thus,… Continue reading Roadblocks to achieve universal vaccination
Short Term Targeted Approach to Achieve Net Zero Emissions Target
Synopsis: India needs to follow a sector-wise Short term targeted approach with a focus on achieving short-term targets. Rather than admitting the long-term goal of achieving Net Zero Emissions Target by 2050. Background The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 1.5 °C report called for global carbon emissions to reach net-zero by 2050. Presently, the… Continue reading Short Term Targeted Approach to Achieve Net Zero Emissions Target
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 22nd, 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 – April 22nd, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | April 21 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Daily Current Affairs For UPSC Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2467]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 21, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Short Term Targeted Approach to Achieve Net Zero Emissions Target Source: The Hindu Gs3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Synopsis: India needs to follow a sector-wise Short term targeted approach with a focus on achieving short-term targets. Rather… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 21, 2021
Post-Pandemic School Education System: Issues and Challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The pandemic highlighted the shortcomings of our school education system that is more focused on rote learning. This system pays very low regard to the creativity and mental wellbeing of children. The government tried to cope up with the pandemic by focusing on digital education but failed to deliver the desired results. The issue… Continue reading Post-Pandemic School Education System: Issues and Challenges – Explained, Pointwise
DRDO Develops SpO2 Based “Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System”
What is the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) launches the SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) supplemental Oxygen Delivery System. It will be useful for soldiers in extreme high-altitude areas. About DRDO’s Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System: Purpose: The system delivers supplemental oxygen based on the SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) levels. Thus, it prevents the person… Continue reading DRDO Develops SpO2 Based “Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System”
Supreme Court Sets timeline for Appointment of Judges
What is the News? The Supreme Court of India sets a timeline for the Centre to clear names recommended by the Collegium. What was the case? The issue of judicial vacancies came up when the Supreme court was hearing a petition seeking transfer of a case from the Orissa High Court due to the lawyers’… Continue reading Supreme Court Sets timeline for Appointment of Judges
