Source– The post is based on the article “Consumers can look forward to an era of data privacy” published in the “mint” on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Important BIlls and Acts News– Recently, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill 2023 was introduced in Parliament. How will draft data protection be beneficial for… Continue reading Consumers can look forward to an era of data privacy
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Neither the right to privacy nor the right to information
Source– The post is based on the article “Neither the right to privacy nor the right to information” published in “The Hindu” and “It’s My (Digital) Life” published in “The Times of India”on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Important Bills and Acts News– Recently, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill 2023 was introduced… Continue reading Neither the right to privacy nor the right to information
India’s mining policy shift
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s mining policy shift” published in “The Hindu” on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to mining sector News– Recently, Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, in a bid to attract private sector investment in the exploration of… Continue reading India’s mining policy shift
Blessed By Beijing – China’s propaganda war is well funded and waged subtly. Centre and states must coordinate”
Source: The post is based on the article “Blessed By Beijing – China’s propaganda war is well funded and waged subtly. Centre and states must coordinate” published in The Times of India on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: concerns with Chinese growing influence. News: An NY Times investigation has exposed a complex… Continue reading Blessed By Beijing – China’s propaganda war is well funded and waged subtly. Centre and states must coordinate”
Expanding powers – The registration Bill is as draconian as the old one
Source: The post is based on the article “Expanding powers – The registration Bill is as draconian as the old one” published in Business Standard on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: concerns with the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023. News: Recently, the Press and Registration of… Continue reading Expanding powers – The registration Bill is as draconian as the old one
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 7th, 2023
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 7th, 2023
Vikram S Mehta writes on the climate crisis: The global way out
Source: The post is based on the article “Vikram S Mehta writes on the climate crisis: The global way out” published in “The Indian express” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: Environment Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment & Disaster and disaster management. News: In this article discusses the growing global warming crisis and… Continue reading Vikram S Mehta writes on the climate crisis: The global way out
On government direction on Indian drug standards: A partial remedy
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on government direction on Indian drug standards: A partial remedy” published in “The Indian express” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: A much-needed action was taken last week when the government issued a… Continue reading On government direction on Indian drug standards: A partial remedy
Picking Up Peace – on economic costs of riots
Source– The post is based on the article “Picking Up Peace” published in “The Times of India” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security. GS1- Communalism Relevance: Communal violence News– Communal clashes broke out in Nuh, Haryana, a week ago. Media reports say that migrant workers in Gurgaon have begun to leave… Continue reading Picking Up Peace – on economic costs of riots
Opaque subsidies – Govt control returns to the oil sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Opaque subsidies – Govt control returns to the oil sector” published in Business Standard on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: concerns with state regulating oil prices News: Previously, the… Continue reading Opaque subsidies – Govt control returns to the oil sector
