Synopsis: Ordinance Making Power by the executives has increasingly been misused. A vigilant Legislature and Court can reduce this menace. Background Recently, the central government re-promulgated the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance, 2020 This raises questions over the constitutional validity of issuing ordinances and that of re-promulgating… Continue reading Misuse of Ordinance Making Power
[Downloads] 10 PM Compilation -April, 2021 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – April, 2021 – Third week Click on the following link to download 10pm Compilation for the month of April, 2021 – Third week Weekly Current Affairs PDF For UPSC
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 21st, 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 21st, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | April 20 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 2465]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 20, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Measures to Create Safe Online Spaces For Children Source: The Hindu Gs3: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Synopsis: This article explains the concerns about child safety in online spaces and suggests measures to create… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 20, 2021
Vulnerability reminder
Synopsis: The RBI needs to ensure stricter oversight over large-value credit-related corporate frauds. Introduction The U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel’s decision to allow absconding diamond dealer Nirav Modi’s return to India, three years after state-owned Punjab National Bank admitted it had been deceived of over ₹14,000 crores. This is a reminder that there is a… Continue reading Vulnerability reminder
The Issue of Medical Oxygen in India-Explained, Pointwise
Introduction A number of states are reporting shortage of medical oxygen after an increase in the number of Covid-19 patients. So, India is planning to import at least 50,000 metric tonnes of medical oxygen to cater to the rising demand. With the Covid-19 cases increasing day by day, the demand for medical oxygen is going… Continue reading The Issue of Medical Oxygen in India-Explained, Pointwise
“Vande Bharat Mission” Becomes One of Top Civilian Evacuation Mission
What is the News? Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) has become one of the largest evacuation missions of civilians by a country. About Vande Bharat Mission(VBM): Vande Bharat Mission started in May 2020 to bring back Indians stranded abroad due to COVID-19 and the resultant lockdowns. The first phase of the Vande Bharat mission aimed at destinations… Continue reading “Vande Bharat Mission” Becomes One of Top Civilian Evacuation Mission
National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report
What is the News? The Department of Science and Technology(DST) has released the National climate vulnerability assessment report. About National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report: The National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report identifies the most vulnerable states and districts in India, as per the current climate risk and key drivers of vulnerability. Indicators: Several key drivers of… Continue reading National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report
EU Council Approves “EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy”
What is the News? The Council of the European Union has approved the EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. About EU Indo-Pacific Strategy: The Indo-Pacific region spans from the east coast of Africa to the Pacific Island States. It has the world’s two most populous countries, which are also huge economies — India… Continue reading EU Council Approves “EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy”
