Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today List of 9 PM Articles Socio-Economic and Caste Census: A Need for reforms Impacts of devaluing domestic work WhatsApp Privacy Policy Issue: Need for Data Protection Law The Cost of Guaranteed MSP Socio-Economic and Caste Census: A Need for reforms Source:… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 23, 2021
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Issue of cruelty against wild animals in India
Recently an elephant died in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), Tamil Nadu. The death was caused by a burning tyre thrown at the elephant by some people. This is not the first instance when a wild animal has been killed due to fire, firecrackers or by a mob with sticks. The violence against wild animals has… Continue reading Issue of cruelty against wild animals in India
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 23,2021
New land allotment policy of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Why in News? A new policy has been approved for Jammu and Kashmir. The policy focus on the allotment of land to industrial entrepreneurs. What are the objectives of the policy? To address various land-related issues that are creating hurdles in the industrial development of Jammu… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 23,2021
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Vaccine diplomacy
Synopsis: India’s Vaccine diplomacy will raise India’s Stature at the global arena. Background: Till now, India has supplied Covid19 vaccines to Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles. The initial supplies of Covid19 vaccines have been sent free of cost. It is expected that India will be distributing vaccines to other countries including Sri… Continue reading Vaccine diplomacy
Are courts encroaching on the powers of the executive?
Synopsis: The instances of court’s intervening in the executive matters without providing comprehensive legal reasoning are increasing. SC’s recent decision to put stay on farm laws has been analysed in this context. Introduction The Supreme Court is trying to make a political settlement between farmers and the government. It has put a stay on farm law and made a… Continue reading Are courts encroaching on the powers of the executive?
Privacy and surveillance
Synopsis: Issue of WhatsApp privacy policy has again raised the concern of data privacy in India. What are the options available with the government to handle this issue? Introduction Facebook’s revenue model uses data on its platform to allow advertisers to target relevant consumers. Now Facebook Inc. wants to integrate the services from WhatsApp, Instagram and… Continue reading Privacy and surveillance
Challenges in internationalisation of higher education
Synopsis: NEP, 2020 has an objective to attract International branch campuses (IBCs) of top Universities in India. But there are several challenges associated with it. Background Recently, National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) was introduced in India. NEP-2020, for the first time, has highlighted internationalisation of higher education as an objective. To achieve this, NEP-2020 allows the top 100 World-Class Universities to open international branch… Continue reading Challenges in internationalisation of higher education
Indian Polity&Constitution Quiz: Public Policy |23 Jan, 2021
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Co-WIN platform upgraded
Why in News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced the upgradation of Co-WIN software. It is to cater to more sessions per site and change in site location. Facts: CoWIN App: It is a digitalised platform by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). It allows Indian citizens to apply for a Covid-19 vaccine shot and helps agencies in keeping a track of… Continue reading Co-WIN platform upgraded
