Introduction Foreknowledge was identified by the legendary military theorist, Sun Tzu as the critical element in the battle. It can be gathered only with specialized tools and by men who knew the enemy well. Although modern warfare has become technology-based and more complex, ‘foreknowledge’ is still critical as the enemy at sea has become more unrecognizable.… Continue reading How India is increasing its maritime domain awareness?
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Dilemma of Reservation and merit system
Introduction The year 2021 is the centenary year of the “Communal” Government Order (GO) in Madras Presidency. It introduced reservations based on castes and communities. GO was the acknowledgment of the social inequalities prevalent in the society, by the British. Reservation became one of the most divisive public issues, dividing them into ‘reserved’ and… Continue reading Dilemma of Reservation and merit system
Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 8th January, 2021
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ For yesterday’s Current Affairs – Click Here GS-Paper 2 Arjun Ram Meghwal writes on Delhi’s Central Vista project (indianexpress.com) Indian Express page – 11 Syllabus Topic – Indian Polity – Parliament Getting ready for vaccination The Hindu Page – 7… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 8th January, 2021
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: January 7, 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2060]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 7, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Gs Paper 2 NFHS-5 data suggest improvement on various social indicators Opportunity to push forward UK-India Free Trade Agreement Dilemma of Reservation and merit system GS-Paper 3 Issue of privacy and Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 How India is increasing its… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 7, 2021
Science policy to boost journal access
News: The Government of India has released the Draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020. Facts: Prepared by: The policy is initiated jointly by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (Office of PSA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Aim: The policy aims to reorient Science Technology & Innovation (STI) in terms of priorities, sectoral… Continue reading Science policy to boost journal access
Issue of privacy and Personal Data Protection Bill 2019
Synopsis– Present data-based technological development and Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 presents a unique challenge to the privacy of individuals. Introduction Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 – By Puttaswamy v India (2017) case, privacy was established as a fundamental right. In other cases, MP Sharma v. Satish Chandra (1954) and Kharak Singh v. Uttar Pradesh (1962), as well, Privacy rights were upheld by SC. However,… Continue reading Issue of privacy and Personal Data Protection Bill 2019
UK-India Free Trade relations and Cairn Energy PLC issue
Synopsis: With the conclusion of UK-EU trade agreement, now there is an opportunity to work towards UK-India Free Trade Agreement but resolving Cairn Energy issue must be a priority for that. Introduction Present developments provide an opportunity for both India and UK to move the bilateral economic plan forward. Both countries have common interest in the issues, such as climate… Continue reading UK-India Free Trade relations and Cairn Energy PLC issue
NFHS-5 data suggest improvement on various social indicators
Synopsis: Overall trends of NFHS data suggest an improvement in population control, use of modern contraception, reproductive and child health, immunisation and social determinants of health. Introduction The National Family Health Survey-round 5 (NFHS-5) covers about 6.1 lakh sample households to provide estimates for 707 districts. In the first phase, data from 22 states and UTs… Continue reading NFHS-5 data suggest improvement on various social indicators
‘Using God’s name to sell articles illegal’
News: The Bombay High Court has held that the sale of items, claiming that they possess miraculous or supernatural powers via television advertisement is illegal. Facts: What was the matter? A petition was filed seeking a direction and injunction to prevent advertisements on television channels that promote the sale of articles like Hanuman Chalisa Yantra. The… Continue reading ‘Using God’s name to sell articles illegal’
