What is the News? India and Afghanistan have signed an agreement to build the Shahtoot Dam in the Afghan capital. Shahtoot Dam: It is a proposed dam in the Kabul river basin. It is one of the five river basins in Afghanistan. Purpose: The dam will provide drinking, irrigation, and Environmental water for Kabul province.… Continue reading India, Afghanistan agreement to build “Shahtoot Dam” in Kabul
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 12, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles Zolgensma Gene therapy for “Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease” Self-regulatory toolkit by OTTs for implementation of Self Regulation Codes, 2020 Most Public buses are not accessible to PwDs Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Germany and Russia 2nd Phase of the “Vigyan… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 12, 2021
[UPSC Interview Transcript #5] Pk Joshi Board, Odisha Home State, Infosys employee
Contributed by ForumIAS community member Board: Pk Joshi Date: 18th Feb,20 Afternoon Employee: Infosys training centre, Mysore Home State: Odisha Chairman Worked in Infosys – why u left. Different types of educational Boards apart from CBSE. Compare two states on various parameters Human Development Index Member 2 Chilika lake how tropical cyclone affects it and… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #5] Pk Joshi Board, Odisha Home State, Infosys employee
Download EPIC! January 2021
Click Here to Download – EPIC! Magazine for January 2021 Dear Forumites, What you are about to read is the ninth edition (January 2021 edition) of EPIC! Magazine. This new year brings both challenges and opportunities. With the rollout of the vaccines, we can expect the resumption of regular exam cycle. At the same time,… Continue reading Download EPIC! January 2021
Budget 2020-21 didn’t address the core issues of ailing health sector
Source: Indian Express Gs2: issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Synopsis: Four important issues ailing the health sector did not find a place in the budget. Background The budget allocation for the health sector in 2021-22 was (24 lakh crore) 137 % more than the previous year (69,000 crores). However,… Continue reading Budget 2020-21 didn’t address the core issues of ailing health sector
Hard Sovereignty and its consequences
Source: The Hindu Gs2: International Relations Synopsis: India’s posture as hard sovereignty will be harmful to India’s national interest in the long run. Background Some recent developments in India suggest that India has developed a new posture of engagement with the world i.e. The hard sovereignty. This posture suggests that any outsider cannot involve in… Continue reading Hard Sovereignty and its consequences
Misuse of Specialised agencies
Source: The Hindu Gs2: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Synopsis: Governments’ actions against journalists have raised suspicion. Specialised agencies are being used to curb dissent. Background Recently, the Enforcement Directorate raided the office of independent digital news platform News Click. The ED is investigating the involvement of the digital news platform in the alleged money-laundering… Continue reading Misuse of Specialised agencies
Privacy Issues in government backed Apps
Source- The Hindu Syllabus– GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of IT, space, computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights IPR. Synopsis- Data privacy issues related to government technology platforms and their possible solutions. Background- Recently, WhatsApp has rollbacked their privacy policy after facing a huge backlash from users. Many… Continue reading Privacy Issues in government backed Apps
Why China should be seen as a partner by India?
Source: The Hindu Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: India should acknowledge the rise of superpower China and prepare to complement its role in reviving the rule-based global order. It should start looking at China as a partner, instead of a rival. Background Recently, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that both India and… Continue reading Why China should be seen as a partner by India?
“INS Viraat” – SC ordered a status quo on dismantling
What is the News? The Supreme Court has ordered status quo on the dismantling of the Navy’s aircraft carrier, INS Viraat. The Navy decommissioned INS Viraat from service in 2017. Facts: What is the issue? “The decision to dismantle INS Viraat was taken after holding due consultation with the Indian Navy,” said the Government in… Continue reading “INS Viraat” – SC ordered a status quo on dismantling
