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Privacy Issues in government backed Apps

Source- The Hindu Syllabus– GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of IT, space, computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights IPR. Synopsis- Data privacy issues related to government technology platforms and their possible solutions. Background- Recently, WhatsApp has rollbacked their privacy policy after facing a huge backlash from users. Many… Continue reading Privacy Issues in government backed Apps

Why China should be seen as a partner by India?

Source: The Hindu Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: India should acknowledge the rise of superpower China and prepare to complement its role in reviving the rule-based global order. It should start looking at China as a partner, instead of a rival. Background Recently, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that both India and… Continue reading Why China should be seen as a partner by India?

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 12th Feb. 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles for UPSC: 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.… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 12th Feb. 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 11, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Read Previous 9 PM Brief Article wise list of 9 PM Brief Table of List  9 PM Current Affairs Articles Why China should be seen as a partner by India? Privacy Issues in government-backed Apps Hard Sovereignty and its consequences Budget… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 11, 2021

Low conviction rate under “Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act” (UAPA)

What is the news? Union Home Ministry has informed Rajya Sabha about the cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Sedition(Section-124A). Cases under UAPA: Between 2016 and 2019, the total number of the persons arrested and convicted in the country under UAPA were 5,922 and 132 respectively. This means only 2.2 % of… Continue reading Low conviction rate under “Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act” (UAPA)

“Foundational Abilities” of children lost due to closure of schools

What is the News? Azim Premji University(APU) has released a study titled “loss of learning during COVID Pandemic”. About the study: Focus: The study looked at the impacts of the closure of schools during COVID, on the students. It especially focussed on the students from lower classes. Coverage: The study was conducted on primary school… Continue reading “Foundational Abilities” of children lost due to closure of schools

US decides to rejoin “UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)”

What is the News? The US President has decided to rejoin the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The moves come after the former US President had withdrawn from the global body three years ago. Facts:  United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) The UNHRC is a United Nations body established in 2006. It replaced the… Continue reading US decides to rejoin “UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)”

Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Project

What is the News? The rescue operations are still undergoing in Uttarakhand from a Tapovam tunnel located at the Tapovan-Vishnugad hydro project.  Facts: Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant is a 520 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project(See image). It was constructed by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited(NTPC) on Dhauliganga River in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. The power plant… Continue reading Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Project

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