Amar Jawan Jyoti now merged with National War Memorial flame, says Government

Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Amar Jawan Jyoti (AJJ)?3 What has been done now with Amar Jawan Jyoti?4 What is India Gate? What is the news? The Government of India has put out the eternal flame of the Amar Jawan Jyoti underneath India Gate and merged it with the one instituted at the… Continue reading Amar Jawan Jyoti now merged with National War Memorial flame, says Government

Drop the IAS cadre rules amendments

News: Recently, the Union Government proposed to amend Rule 6 (Deputation of cadre officers) of the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules 1954. To know about the existing rules, proposed amendments, reasons for amendment, challenges and way forward Read here: Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise Source: This post is based… Continue reading Drop the IAS cadre rules amendments

Explained: The concern over 5G and flight safety

News: Air India and several other airlines have cancelled flights to the US. They are worried that the 5G roll-out there may affect aircraft and passenger safety, a concern raised by Boeing and Airbus in the past. Read more about the issue here; https://forumias.com/blog/why-5g-roll-outs-are-disrupting-flights-to-the-us/ How do flight radar altimeters help in safe flight operations? For… Continue reading Explained: The concern over 5G and flight safety

Ukraine Conflict: Why India needs to pay attention Russian military build-up in Ukraine

News: Russian military build-up near Ukraine can impose several implications for India. It can complicate India’s objectives vis-à-vis Russia, China, the US, Europe, and even Ukraine. Read here: India-Russia summit recognised that each needs the other, and that the drift in bilateral ties needs to be arrested What are the potential challenges which India has to face?… Continue reading Ukraine Conflict: Why India needs to pay attention Russian military build-up in Ukraine

Federalism: The Republic Day is a reminder of the spirit of federalism – and why it is under strain

News: Drafters of the constitution made every possible provision for an equitable share of powers and responsibilities among different levels of government. But today, India is witnessing challenges in the federal system and institutions. What provisions are provided in the constitution to ensure federalism? 7th Schedule of the constitution: The list divides the responsibilities between three tiers… Continue reading Federalism: The Republic Day is a reminder of the spirit of federalism – and why it is under strain

Explained: The debate over marital rape

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Marital Rape?3 What is the case about?4 Why is there an exception to marital rape under Section 375?5 Does the law exist in the UK and other post-colonial common law countries?6 What are the arguments before the court?7 What is the government’s stand on Marital Rape?  What is… Continue reading Explained: The debate over marital rape

Explained: Houthis and the war in Yemen, in which Indian lives have now been lost

What is the news? A suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates(UAE) has caused multiple explosions in which three people were killed — two Indians and one Pakistani. The attack was claimed by the Houthi rebels of Yemen. Note: Yemen is located at the junction of the Red Sea… Continue reading Explained: Houthis and the war in Yemen, in which Indian lives have now been lost

Centre to rank states on faster green nods, fewer details sought

News: In a controversial move, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has decided to incentivise states by ranking them on the basis of efficiency and timelines in grant of environmental clearances. It is to be noted that the time period for providing environmental clearance to a project has already been reduced from… Continue reading Centre to rank states on faster green nods, fewer details sought

Unemployment and joblessness: How to avert a demographic disaster

News: Utilization of demographic dividends depends on the ability of the economy to generate gainful employment. But India is witnessing unemployment and joblessness. What is the current scenario of unemployment and joblessness? India’s joblessness rate is at 7.9%, in December 2021 with urban unemployment rising to 9.3%. In Uttar Pradesh, the Labour force has risen… Continue reading Unemployment and joblessness: How to avert a demographic disaster

The mobile phone sector has lessons for India’s economy

News: India needs to apply the lessons learnt from mobile and room AC(RAC) sector on other sectors to reduce dependency on import and increase manufacturing. Contents1  How mobile and RAC sector helped China in transforming its economy?2 How mobile phones manufacturing grew in India?3 What India can do next to boost exports and increase value… Continue reading The mobile phone sector has lessons for India’s economy

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