Source: The post is based on the article “India tops list of global internet shut-offs: Report” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report related to India?3 Which law governs Internet Shutdowns in India?4 What are parliamentary Standing committee views on Internet… Continue reading India tops list of global internet shut-offs: Report
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Explained | Menstrual leave and its global standing
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Menstrual leave and its global standing” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: issues associated with menstrual policies News: The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a PIL that sought menstrual leave for workers and students across the country.… Continue reading Explained | Menstrual leave and its global standing
The council and caste – Caste discrimination becomes a political battle in the US
Source: The post is based on an article “The council and caste – Caste discrimination becomes a political battle in the US” published in Business Standard on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of Policies & Politics of Developed & Developing Countries on India’s Interests. Relevance: protecting caste in the US News: Seattle has become… Continue reading The council and caste – Caste discrimination becomes a political battle in the US
Shiv Sena debacle must stand as an important lesson
Source– The post is based on the article “Shiv Sena debacle must stand as an important lesson” published in The Indian Express on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Relevance: Issues relating to political parties News- Recently, the ECI recognised the Eknath Shinde faction as the Shiv Sena… Continue reading Shiv Sena debacle must stand as an important lesson
Towards transparency in OTT regulation
Source– The post is based on the article “Towards transparency in OTT regulation” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Entertainment and broadcasting industry News- It has been two years since the government issued the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules through which the Ministry of… Continue reading Towards transparency in OTT regulation
RBI’s provisioning rule proposal for bad loans is good for banks
Source– The post is based on the article “RBI’s provisioning rule proposal for bad loans is good for banks” published in the mint on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance: Issues related to banking sector News- The Reserve Bank of India recently proposed to adopt the Expected Credit Loss… Continue reading RBI’s provisioning rule proposal for bad loans is good for banks
The New Abnormal: Global institutions, consensus are fraying under pressure from protectionism
Source– The post is based on the article “The New Abnormal: Global institutions, consensus are fraying under pressure from protectionism” published in The Indian Express on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Economic scenario across the world News- The world economy is undergoing major changes in recent times. What is happening across the global… Continue reading The New Abnormal: Global institutions, consensus are fraying under pressure from protectionism
Reducing pain: On menstrual leave
Source: The post is based on the article “Reducing pain: On menstrual leave” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About menstrual pain leave. News: Supreme Court of India directed a petitioner to approach the Union… Continue reading Reducing pain: On menstrual leave
Heat alert – No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat
Source: The post is based on the article “Heat alert – No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat” published in Business Standard on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. Relevance: About wheat production and food inflation. News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD)… Continue reading Heat alert – No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat
Slow path to peace in J&K
Source– The post is based on the article “Slow path to peace in J&K” published in The Indian Express on 25th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Security issues related to J&K News- Union government is discussing a “proposal to withdraw the Indian Army completely from the Valley hinterland. Why is the Union government considering… Continue reading Slow path to peace in J&K
