Procedure and importance of President’s Address in Parliament

Source: Indian Express Gs2: Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these. Synopsis: The History, Procedure & tradition and format of President’s address in Parliament. Background: The first Parliament session for 2021 is set to begin. It is the constitutional mandate for the President (Ram Nath… Continue reading Procedure and importance of President’s Address in Parliament

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MEA’s Eight broad principles to resolve conflict with China

Source: Indian Express Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Background: Recently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in the 13th All-India Conference of China Studies organized by the Institute of Chinese Studies. What were the observations made by the External Affairs Minister in the 13th All-India Conference of China Studies? In the conference, he made… Continue reading MEA’s Eight broad principles to resolve conflict with China

GI Geographical Indications tag for Basmati Rice to Pakistan : a cause of concern for India?

Synopsis: Pakistan secures the Geographical Indications (GI) tag for its Basmati rice. Experts say it would in no way affect India’s Basmati exports. Introduction: Before partition in 1947, both India and Pakistan shared the Basmati rice-growing zone. After partition, Basmati rice became a joint heritage of India and Pakistan. What is the Geographical Indications (GI)… Continue reading GI Geographical Indications tag for Basmati Rice to Pakistan : a cause of concern for India?

Ways to control Monopolistic tendencies of Internet Giants

Synopsis- The lawmakers are facing the confusion between managing the misuse of monopoly power by major Internet corporations and the economic income generated by them. Introduction- In the US and Europe, governments are using antitrust regulations against Internet giants such as Facebook and Google. This is to stop the alleged abuse of the dominant position. Some… Continue reading Ways to control Monopolistic tendencies of Internet Giants

LIVE Guidance Session for IFoS Mains Examination 2020

Dear Friends, This is to inform you that ForumIAS will be conducting a LIVE Guidance Session for IFoS Mains Examination 2020 by Shikhar Choudhary, AIR 9 (IFoS, 2019) & AIR 97 (IAS, 2019). Date and Time: 1st February 2021 at 8 PM You can also ask doubts which you want us to take up in the Live Session. For registration, visit: https://go.forumias.com/285 Wishing you… Continue reading LIVE Guidance Session for IFoS Mains Examination 2020

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Why Farm laws must be redrafted?

Synopsis: The process adopted by the government to enact the three farm laws was not appropriate. The government should reconsider its stand to not withdraw the laws. Introduction  Much has been debated about the impacts and benefits of farm laws on farmers. But the ordinance route adopted to enact these laws was a clear violation… Continue reading Why Farm laws must be redrafted?

India ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index

Why in News? Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released the ‘Asia-Pacific Personalized Health Index’. India has been ranked 10th out of 11 Asia Pacific countries in the index. Facts: Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index The index measures the progress of Asia Pacific countries in adopting personalised healthcare. It includes enabling the right care to be tailored… Continue reading India ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index

Every fourth senior citizen in India rates health as poor: LASI

Why in News? The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has released the Longitudinal Ageing Study of India (LASI) Wave-1 Report. Facts:  About LASI: About the study: It is a full-scale national survey of scientific investigation. It investigates the health, economic and social determinants and consequences of the ageing population in India. It was commissioned… Continue reading Every fourth senior citizen in India rates health as poor: LASI

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