Source: The post is based on the article “Amid row, Data Protection Bill tabled” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2023 What is the News? Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to provide for the protection of personal data and the privacy of individuals.… Continue reading Amid row, Data Protection Bill tabled
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Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for license
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for license” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the HSN Code 8471 say?3 What are the exemptions provided under this order?4 Why has the government imposed these restrictions?5 What is… Continue reading Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for license
How UIDAI is using AI to tackle payment frauds
Source: The post is based on the article “How UIDAI is using AI to tackle payment frauds” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Finger Minutiae Record – Finger Image Record (FMR-FIR) Technology?3 What is the need for UIDAI to use this FMR-FIR Technology?4 Can technology alone… Continue reading How UIDAI is using AI to tackle payment frauds
Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas
Source: The post is based on the article “Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)?3 Why has the government made it mandatory for Indian pharmaceutical industries to follow GMP?4 Which Pharma companies need… Continue reading Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas
Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme” published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023 What is the News? Government of India has launched the Vivad se Vishwas-II scheme for settling contractual disputes involving the government and government undertakings. What is the Vivad se Vishwas-II Scheme? … Continue reading Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme
Under the Startup India initiative, ‘Action Plan’ for Startups unveiled to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country
Source: The post is based on the article “Under the Startup India initiative, ‘Action Plan’ for Startups unveiled to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country” published in PIB on 2nd August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the various programs… Continue reading Under the Startup India initiative, ‘Action Plan’ for Startups unveiled to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country
Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS
Source: The post is based on the article “Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS” published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Vulnerability to drug trafficking:3 Is there a nexus between narcotics business and terrorist activities?4 What are the steps taken by the government of India to tackle… Continue reading Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS
Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine
Source: The post is based on the article “Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine” published in PIB on 2nd August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has notified the creation of a new category of Ayush… Continue reading Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine
Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo
Source: The post is based on the article “Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo” published in Deccan Herald on 1st August 2023. What is the News? In 2011-2012, Himalayan vultures were rescued from poisoning incidents in Assam. Despite initial skepticism from veterinarians about their survival in the hot… Continue reading Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo
India’s telemedicine service eSanjeevani completes over 14 crore consultations: Center
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s telemedicine service eSanjeevani completes over 14 crore consultations: Center” published in The New Indian Express on 1st August 2023. What is the News? India’s telemedicine application eSanjeevani has completed 14 crore consultations. What is eSanjeevani? eSanjeevani is a cloud-based integrated telemedicine solution of the Ministry of… Continue reading India’s telemedicine service eSanjeevani completes over 14 crore consultations: Center
