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The New Vaccine Strategy May Widen Inequality

Synopsis: The new vaccine strategy fails to address the issues of affordability and accessibility. It may contribute to widening inequality in access to  health care. Background Recently, the Centre revised its vaccine strategy to accelerate its vaccination drive to bring the Second wave Covid 19 under control. The revised strategies are, One, Vaccine coverage is… Continue reading The New Vaccine Strategy May Widen Inequality

Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic

Synopsis: Food insecurity is rising among the most vulnerable populations due to 2nd wave of the pandemic. Hence, the government should take precautionary steps to save millions from hunger and food insecurity. Background Even before the pandemic, India’s efforts to tackle the food security crisis have been poor. For example, India ranks 102 among 117… Continue reading Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic

Need of Special Insurance Cover for Police Personnel

Synopsis: The second wave Covid-19 virus is producing greater challenges in front of frontline workers (including police personnel) than the first wave. Hence, the special insurance cover for police personnel of 50 lakh rupees must be revived and extended to all front-line workers. Contents1 Background:2 Challenges Faced by Police in First Lockdown:3 How is the… Continue reading Need of Special Insurance Cover for Police Personnel

[Downloads] 9PM Monthly Compilation | April,2021

Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 9pm Brief for the Month of April 2021. Click on the following link to download Monthly Compilation of The 9pm Brief for the Month of April 2021 About 9 PM Brief- With the 9 PM Current affairs brief we intend to simplify the newspaper reading experience.… Continue reading [Downloads] 9PM Monthly Compilation | April,2021

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 28th, 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 28th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 27, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic2 The New Vaccine Strategy May Widen Inequality3 Understanding Herd Immunity and Rising Covid Cases in India4 Need of Special Insurance Cover for Police Personnel Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic Source: The Hindu Gs2:… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 27, 2021

Universal vaccination in India : Challenges and way forward – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 India’s vaccination policy so far3 Salient features of India’s new vaccination policy4 Other steps taken towards universal vaccination in India5 Need for achieving universal vaccination in India6 Challenges to universal vaccination in the Covid-196.1 Challenges related to affordability:6.2 The issue of vaccine hesitancy: 7 Suggestions to improve universal vaccination in India8 Conclusion Introduction The daily… Continue reading Universal vaccination in India : Challenges and way forward – Explained, Pointwise

India is 3rd Highest Military Spender in 2020: SIPRI

What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) released a report titled “Trends in World Military Expenditure Report, 2020”. The report provides data related to the military expenditure by countries in 2020. Note: SIPRI is an independent international institute established in 1966 in Stockholm, Sweden. Its functions are to research into conflict, armaments, arms control, and disarmament.… Continue reading India is 3rd Highest Military Spender in 2020: SIPRI

“GloLitter Partnerships Project” – 30 countries join the initiative to tackle marine litter

What is the News? Around 30 Countries from across the oceans have joined the GloLitter Partnerships Project to tackle marine plastic litter. GloLitter Partnerships Project: GloLitter Partnerships Project was launched by the International Maritime Organization(IMO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO). The Government of Norway provided initial funding for the project. Aim:… Continue reading “GloLitter Partnerships Project” – 30 countries join the initiative to tackle marine litter

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