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
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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
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | May 28 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2554]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 28, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India2 Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention3 Tussle between Government and Social Media companies4 Challenges involved in Shifting the National Museum of India5 Need to Reform the Information Technology Rules, 2021 Improving Resilience… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 28, 2021
New IT Rules for Social Media and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 New IT Rules 2021 for Social Media3 Issues surrounding the New IT Rules 2021 for Social Media3.1 View of Social media companies4 Government argument in support of New IT rules for social media5 Suggestions6 Conclusion Introduction The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 came into force in… Continue reading New IT Rules for Social Media and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Very Severe “Cyclone Yaas” hits the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Cyclone Yaas:4 Type of Disturbances (and Associated Wind Speed in the Circulation): What is the News? Cyclone Yaas hit the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal. Upon landfall, the cyclone weakened. About Cyclone Yaas: Cyclone Yaas is a Tropical Cyclone. It has been named by Oman. Yaas… Continue reading Very Severe “Cyclone Yaas” hits the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal
A study found the reason behind “crocodile tears”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 When do Crocodiles Cry?4 What makes the crocodiles cry while eating?5 Can a human being also cry while eating? What is the News? Around the world, the phrase Crocodile Tears is most often used for politicians who are seen as being fake and theatrical in their reactions to misery… Continue reading A study found the reason behind “crocodile tears”
“Banni Grasslands” -NGT Upholds Rights of Maldharis
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Banni Grasslands:4 About Maldhari Tribe: What is the News? The National Green Tribunal(NGT) has ordered all encroachments to be removed from Gujarat’s Banni grasslands within six months. Further, NGT directed a joint committee to prepare an action plan in a month. The court also said the Maldharis will… Continue reading “Banni Grasslands” -NGT Upholds Rights of Maldharis
