Synopsis: The government should consider allowing the Over-The-Top (OTT) services to self-regulate themselves. Recently, they published a new tool kit to implement the self-regulation code of 2020. Read – Self-regulatory toolkit by OTTs for implementation of Self Regulation Codes, 2020 – ForumIAS Blog Background The Over-The-Top (OTT) services in India have witnessed an increase in… Continue reading Self-regulatory codes 2020 for OTTs should be allowed
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What are the issues in government’s order to Twitter?
Synopsis: The government ordered twitter to shut down user accounts connected with the farm protests. This order hampers fundamental rights and also reveals a complex relationship between the government and large platforms. Introduction The growing digitization of Indian society can be seen in the ongoing farmers’ protest. A new hashtag trends on Twitter for and against… Continue reading What are the issues in government’s order to Twitter?
Reasons behind India-China disengagement agreement along LAC
Source- Indian Express Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Synopsis: The Sino- Indian disengagement agreement in Pangong Tso region is the first step towards ending hostilities along LAC (Line of Actual Control). Focus should now be on other areas of friction like Kailash heights and Depsang plateau to bring lasting peace. Background:… Continue reading Reasons behind India-China disengagement agreement along LAC
Disengagement agreement in Pangong Tso region
Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: Both India and China have agreed to withdraw troops from Pangong Tso region. Both the countries will return to the position of April 2020 (before the stand-off took place). Introduction: As per the agreement reached by the 9th corps commanders meeting on 24th January, both Indian and… Continue reading Disengagement agreement in Pangong Tso region
Issues in Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2020 (MTP Bill) does not confer women with rights over their own bodies. Background Recently termination of pregnancy was legalised up to the 14th week of pregnancy by… Continue reading Issues in Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Cryptocurrencies in India
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS 3. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development, and employment. Synopsis: The government should ensure a smart regulation of cryptocurrencies instead of shutting them out. Background The government has given a statement to bring a law on cryptocurrencies. It is a positive step. Considering the… Continue reading Cryptocurrencies in India
Disinformation issue in Cyber Space: Issues and Way forward
Source – The Hindu Syllabus – GS 3 – Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cybersecurity; money-laundering and its prevention. Synopsis – Society needs protection from disinformation. The best approach to deal with it, is to take advantage of the mechanisms… Continue reading Disinformation issue in Cyber Space: Issues and Way forward
Privatisation of banking sector: Issues and analysis
Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS -3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Synopsis: The government has decided to privatise two public sector banks. The move will give the private sector a key role in the banking sector. Introduction The government has announced the disinvestment policies for… Continue reading Privatisation of banking sector: Issues and analysis
Budget 2020-21 didn’t address the core issues of ailing health sector
Source: Indian Express Gs2: issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Synopsis: Four important issues ailing the health sector did not find a place in the budget. Background The budget allocation for the health sector in 2021-22 was (24 lakh crore) 137 % more than the previous year (69,000 crores). However,… Continue reading Budget 2020-21 didn’t address the core issues of ailing health sector
Hard Sovereignty and its consequences
Source: The Hindu Gs2: International Relations Synopsis: India’s posture as hard sovereignty will be harmful to India’s national interest in the long run. Background Some recent developments in India suggest that India has developed a new posture of engagement with the world i.e. The hard sovereignty. This posture suggests that any outsider cannot involve in… Continue reading Hard Sovereignty and its consequences
