News: The Personal data protection bill was introduced in the parliament in 2019 and then referred to a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) which has recently submitted its report. Read the JPC’s recommendation here. Contents1 What is Data protection authority (DPA)? 2 What are the powers given to DPA? 3 What are the apprehensions regarding its powers? 4… Continue reading Protection from data protection authority
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India gives food aid, defence equipments to Mozambique
What is the news? India has sent food and defence equipment to Mozambique (central African nation). India sent food aid through INS Kesari (landing ship tank) to Mozambique under the eight edition of Mission Sagar. It was delivered at Port Maputo of Mozambique. Why aid is being sent? Mozambique is facing a lot of challenges… Continue reading India gives food aid, defence equipments to Mozambique
All you need to know about the new labour codes
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What is the need for these codes? 3 What are the various provisions of the codes? 4 What is causing delay in the implementation? What is the news? Ministry of Labour and Employment introduced four Bills on labour codes to consolidate 29 central laws in 2019 which were then replaced with new… Continue reading All you need to know about the new labour codes
Sunderbans plantation: Shield against cyclones but obstruction for animals?
Contents1 What is the news?2 Why an emphasis on development of Mangroves?3 What are the challenges?4 What is the way forward?5 About Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary What is the news? West Bengal’s move to develop mangroves in the Sunderbans is obstructing animal movement in the forest. Background: South 24 Parganas district administration had earlier this year… Continue reading Sunderbans plantation: Shield against cyclones but obstruction for animals?
Has India turned into a barricade nation
News: A division bench of the Delhi high court has sought an explanation from the police regarding the deployment of barricades. Petition also seeks the removal of “unnecessary and hazardous” mobile barricades. How barricading affects the civil liberties? Round the year a lot of commuters lose their lives by crashing into barricades placed on the… Continue reading Has India turned into a barricade nation
How a universal constitution can save democracy across the world
News: US President Biden recently conducted a Summit for democracy which focused on the question that how any threat to democracy can pose an existential crisis for the human civilization. Why it is important to protect democratic norms and institutions? Civilizations depend on twin pillars of norms and conventions. If one of the pillars becomes… Continue reading How a universal constitution can save democracy across the world
Explained | Right to be forgotten: govt position, court rulings, and laws elsewhere
News: Recently, the Centre told the Delhi High Court that the “right to be forgotten” is part of the fundamental right to privacy, but added it has no significant role to play in the matter. While the right is not recognised by law in India, courts in recent months have held it to be an… Continue reading Explained | Right to be forgotten: govt position, court rulings, and laws elsewhere
A chance to tap India’s high equity in Myanmar
News: Indian Foreign Secretary’s recent visit to Myanmar was intended to deepen cooperation between the two countries. His mission succeeded to a large extent, as substantive discussions were held with the top State Administrative Council (SAC) leadership and political parties. But, despite this success, challenges still remain. Must Read: Ways to restore democracy in Myanmar… Continue reading A chance to tap India’s high equity in Myanmar
Population not the sole factor in J&K limitation says officials
What is the news? Members of opposition in J&K have objected to the Delimitation commission’s proposal for delimitation of J&K constituency. The J&K Delimitation Commission had recently proposed to increase six seats for the Jammu division and only one for the Kashmir division. What is the provision against which objections have been raised? Objections are… Continue reading Population not the sole factor in J&K limitation says officials
Needed, a public health architecture for India
News: India conducts numerous health surveys, most prominent of which is NFHS. Lately, there have been various additions into NFHS which have made it disoriented and lacking any specific policy purpose. There is need for selected comprehensive surveys that can broadly cover major public health themes for a complex country like ours. What is… Continue reading Needed, a public health architecture for India
