Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About National AI Portal:4 Other Artificial Intelligence(AI) Related Government Initiatives: What is the News? The ‘National AI Portal’ celebrated its first anniversary on May 28, 2021. About National AI Portal: Firstly, the National AI Portal was launched in May 2020. It is a joint initiative by the Ministry of… Continue reading National AI Portal (INDIAai) celebrates its first anniversary
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Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Data on Dowry Deaths in India:4 About Section 304-B:5 Supreme Court Guidelines on Section 304-B: What is the News? The Supreme Court in its recent judgement has widened the scope of Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code(IPC). This section punishes persons accused of dowry deaths. Data on Dowry… Continue reading Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC
Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Blackbucks in Odisha:4 About Blackbucks: What is the News? According to a census carried out by the Odisha State Forest Department, Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years. Blackbucks in Odisha: Firstly, the Blackbuck is known in Odisha as Krushnasara Mruga. Secondly, Blackbucks are found only… Continue reading Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census
History Quiz: Peasant, Tribal and Women Movements in Colonial India | 29 May, 2021
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Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the dairy and livestock sector:4 Challenges faced by the dairy Sector:5 Adverse impact of Pandemic on the Dairy Sector:6 Steps taken by Government for the Dairy Sector:7 Concerns associated with the above steps:8 Way Forward: Synopsis: The second wave of pandemic has brutally impacted the dairy sector. There is a reduction… Continue reading Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention
Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India
Synopsis – The Government needs to ensure fiscal rehabilitation for improving resilience to Cyclones disasters. Introduction- The Indian subcontinent is among the worst affected regions of the world when it comes to tropical cyclones. It is due to its 4,670-mile coastline, where a large percentage of the country’s population lives. Despite all the planning for… Continue reading Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India
Need to Reform the Information Technology Rules, 2021
Synopsis: Though, the Information Technology Rules, 2021 has many positives there are some ambiguities that need to be addressed. What are the positive provisions in the Information Technology Rules, 2021? Positives in the Information Technology Rules, 2021: It mandates duties on social media platforms such as Removal of non-consensual intimate pictures within 24 hours, Publication… Continue reading Need to Reform the Information Technology Rules, 2021
Challenges involved in Shifting the National Museum of India
Synopsis: Shifting the National Museum of India as per the Central Vista Redevelopment Project has many issues and challenges. Background According to the plans of the “Central Vista Redevelopment Project”, the National Museum of India will be shifted to the South Block offices as well as the North Block offices of the Indian government. What… Continue reading Challenges involved in Shifting the National Museum of India
Tussle between Government and Social Media companies
Synopsis: The new IT rules have initiated a tussle between Government and Social Media companies. The government wants compliance while the companies are hesitant to adopt them on the grounds of privacy and freedom. Background: The fault lines are hardening between the government and social media companies over the adoption of the Information Technology (Guidelines… Continue reading Tussle between Government and Social Media companies
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 29th, 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 29th, 2021
