Synopsis: Government has released new IT rules 2021 for Social media. This article talks about the need for these rules. Background: Recently, The Indian government has announced a number of rules to curb the misuse of social media. Read More about New Rules: New IT Rules for Social Media and OTT platforms – Explained Pointwise… Continue reading Why New IT Rules, 2021 for Social Media were necessary?
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NEP’s Approach to Effective Education for Children
Synopsis: The end-of-the-year examination results do not reflect the full potential or uniqueness of a child. Thus, NEP attempts to look beyond examinations and emphasizes child-centred pedagogy. Introduction Gijubhai Badheka, an educationist who helped introduce Montessori methods to India, wrote in his book that the school culture in India considers several things of children’s interest.… Continue reading NEP’s Approach to Effective Education for Children
Draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020
Synopsis: The draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 202o has the potential to transform the science and research in India Introduction: The government introduced a draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020 in January 2021. The draft policy aimed to address the issues in the past four science and technology policies. Evolution of Science, Technology… Continue reading Draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020
New Social Media Code – A much-needed one for India
Synopsis: The new Social media code is much-needed to ensure the online platforms are subject to law of the land Introduction: Recently, the government introduced the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The rules have the potential to transform the online media platforms to fit into the Indian ecosystem.… Continue reading New Social Media Code – A much-needed one for India
Education ministry circular on online conferences
Synopsis: Ministry of education’s circular for regulating online conferences is not well thought out. It will discourage innovation. What was the circular about an online conference? Recently, education ministry released a circular to the state-funded universities and educational institutions. A per this circular, these institutions and universities need prior official approval from external Affairs ministry for hosting… Continue reading Education ministry circular on online conferences
Ceasefire between India and Pakistan: Prospects of strengthening bilateral relations
Synopsis: India and Pakistan have agreed to ceasefire along the Line of Control. But the further strengthening of relations will depend upon the security improvement in the region. Background Recently, India and Pakistan agreed to a “strict observance” of all agreements and cease-fire along the Line of Control. This statement was delivered by Director Generals of Military Operations of… Continue reading Ceasefire between India and Pakistan: Prospects of strengthening bilateral relations
Problems associated with Anti Defection Law
Synopsis: The problems associated with Anti defection law got highlighted again in the Puducherry assembly issue. The law was unable to provide stability to the ruling government which led to the imposition of president rule in the state. Background: Some MLAs from the ruling government resigned from the Puducherry assembly. This eventually resulted in the… Continue reading Problems associated with Anti Defection Law
New social media rules – an analysis
Synopsis: The government announced The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The experts have welcomed the step but there are some cautious provisions in the new social media rules. Background of the new social media rules: The rise of social media resulted in enormous controlling power in the hands of… Continue reading New social media rules – an analysis
Western ideas have to be adapted like China and not to be followed like India
Synopsis: The key to China’s immense growth is that it focuses on itself instead of trying to live up to the expectations of the Western countries. India could learn a few lessons from China as it struggles to match up. Introduction China and India are the two oldest civilizations but are also the youngest nation-states.… Continue reading Western ideas have to be adapted like China and not to be followed like India
Right to discussion of State Assemblies and Supreme Court interference
Synopsis: Recently Facebook India head appealed in the Supreme Court against the summon by Delhi Assembly. SC should avoid any interference in the assembly’s right to discussion on important public matters. Background A few months ago, the Delhi Legislative assembly issued a notice to the head of Facebook India, Ajit Mohan. The notice was for him to appear in front of… Continue reading Right to discussion of State Assemblies and Supreme Court interference
