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Protection of personal data a right’: (The Hindu) (The 2016 case on protection of privacy) Context Petition held by students alleging that a Contract between Facebook and Whatsapp in 2016 was a violation of the citizens’ right to privacy. The issue The Bench is hearing a petition filed by students led by Karmanya Singh Sareen.… Continue reading Protection of personal data a right’:

SC: mentally retarded adult not a child: (The Hindu) (Biological age is that matters for SC) Context: The Indian Law considers a person’s age only through age not through mental age. This evaluation of age needs to be reconsidered as far as the mentally challenged ones are concerned. POCSO Child sexual abuse laws in India… Continue reading SC: mentally retarded adult not a child:

‘Major deficiencies in Army’s ammunition reserves’: (The Hindu) (Follow up audit on Ammunition Management in Army) Context The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has presented a bleak picture of the Army’s War Wastage Reserve (WWR) ammunition. The report tabled on Friday is a follow-up audit on the measures taken after the CAG’s earlier report on… Continue reading ‘Major deficiencies in Army’s ammunition reserves

Audit slams Railways on food quality: (The Hindu) Context A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report tabled in Parliament has found severe deficiencies in the catering services of the Indian Railways. The result of Joint inspection There are deficiencies in respect of quality of food served were noticed. The food available to travelers are unsuitable… Continue reading Audit slams Railways on food quality:

Once hero, now ‘white elephant’: (Once a pride, INS Vagli lies unattended) Context: Decommissioned in 2010, the Russia-designed submarine INS Vagli currently lies idle at the Chennai port. She proudly served the Indian Navy and the nation for over 36 years. Introduction: The maritime heritage museum was expected to be displayed on a 30-acre stretch… Continue reading Once hero, now ‘white elephant’:

The RBI’s harsh prescription:  Context Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cited 12 accounts for reference under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and also mentioned that RBI will notify revised provisioning norms for cases accepted under the code. The RBI directives RBI has mandated banks to set aside at least 50% of the loan amount as probable… Continue reading The RBI’s harsh prescription: 

NITI Aayog: An institution to fix implementation issues:  Context: NITI Aayog is responsible of monitoring and evaluating government schemes but its performance is below par Introduction: In his last month’s radio address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the importance of constructive criticism in strengthening democracy and the government’s performance. Background: Governments in the past have… Continue reading NITI Aayog: An institution to fix implementation issues: 

Forum concerned at ‘secret’ RCEP talks: (RCEP mega FTA talk to be held in India) Context: Talks to forge a mega free trade agreement (FTA) encompassing Asia and Oceania will take place in India this week with countries striving for an early settlement of the accord, the government said on Sunday. Introduction: Civil society organizations… Continue reading Forum concerned at ‘secret’ RCEP talks:

MPC members to get Rs. 1.5 lakh per meet, must disclose assets: (MPC members to get Rs 1.5 lakh per meet) Context: RBI says that govt appointees on the Monetary Policy Committee will be paid Rs 1.5 lakh per meeting along with air travel and other reimbursements. Introduction: The silent period and confidentiality requirements will… Continue reading MPC members to get Rs. 1.5 lakh per meet, must disclose assets:

Payments bank: for the informal sector: India has four Payment Banks now Context: There are two kinds of banking licences that are granted by Reserve Bank of India –Universal bank licence and differentiated bank licence. Payment Banks comes under a differentiated bank lincence since it cannot offer all the services that a commercial bank offers.… Continue reading Payments bank: for the informal sector: