Introducing Green Targets for Corporates

Synopsis: The government can introduce green targets and obligations on corporates. Adoption of such targets will help the global fight against climate change. Introduction:  The massive levels of production, consumption, and disposal of goods and services benefited economic growth. But it slowed the replenishment cycle of limited resources. This is evident from the impacts of Climate… Continue reading Introducing Green Targets for Corporates

What led to the abolition of Intellectual Property Appellate Board?

Synopsis: A lack of effective government support provided to the Intellectual Property Appellate Board has led to its demise. Background The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) established in 2003. It aimed to specifically deal with matters of intellectual property including copyright, trademarks, patents, and geographical indications. Further, since 2007 Novartis’ patent case, the IPAB has… Continue reading What led to the abolition of Intellectual Property Appellate Board?

Issues Associated with Election Commission of India

Synopsis: Recently, the Election Commission of India held a discussion. It was in the light of the many questions and doubts being raised regarding the model Code of Conduct and powers of ECI under Article 324. Background The Model code of conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines that ECI issues. The political parties, candidates,… Continue reading Issues Associated with Election Commission of India

IMD’s new Dynamical Forecast Model

Synopsis – IMD recently updated the status of the monsoon and predicted a normal monsoon this year. IMD has adopted a new Dynamical Forecast Model. It will allow farmers, government officials, disaster managers, and other stakeholders to better prepare for their activities. Introduction- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a normal monsoon for this… Continue reading IMD’s new Dynamical Forecast Model

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 20th, 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 20th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 19, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today IMD’s new Dynamical Forecast Model Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 3 – Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Synopsis – IMD recently updated the status of the monsoon and predicted a normal monsoon… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 19, 2021

University cannot give up its role as a site of dissent and questioning

Synopsis: The exit of Pratap Bhanu Mehta from Ashoka University has challenged popular assumptions about the space for unregulated intellectual freedom. Introduction  Concerns about the future of the academy and the ecosystems that define its routes have risen.  The 967 universities and 128 institutions include state, central, deemed and 370 private universities and accommodate around… Continue reading University cannot give up its role as a site of dissent and questioning

[Important] UPSC Civil Services 2020 Interviews Postponed

UPSC has Postponed the Interviews (Personality Tests) for Civil Services IAS, 2020. Interviews were scheduled to commence from 26th April 2021. Read the Official UPSC Notification  Due to rising Corona positive cases, UPSC held a special meeting today to review the situation. After considering health considerations and lockdown restrictions, UPSC concluded that it will not… Continue reading [Important] UPSC Civil Services 2020 Interviews Postponed

Extradition of Fugitives to India – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction Recently, the U.K’s Home Secretary approved the extradition of diamond merchant Nirav Modi to India. He is wanted in India, in connection with the Punjab National Bank(PNB) fraud. However, the extradition will happen only when the U.K’s cabinet minister approves this order. Till then, Nirav Modi can also make an appeal against the home… Continue reading Extradition of Fugitives to India – Explained, Pointwise

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