News In the current times, Data is the new oil, and across the globe, various countries have been using very different approaches to manage this resource. Justice Srikrishna Committee Report of 2018 also mentions this divergence between the US, European and Chinese approaches, which is only increasing with passing time. Contents1 What are the different… Continue reading A world Fragmented by divergences in data regulation
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Reporting Cyberattacks
News Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is likely to come up with new cyber security regulations. These regulations are likely to put the onus organisations to report any cybercrime that may have happened against them, including data leaks. Such provision is part of the Data Protection Bill 2021 and European Union General Data Protection… Continue reading Reporting Cyberattacks
What to make of Indian opinion polls and our pollsters
News State assembly elections for several states have been completed recently. Now, attention has been shifted to the exit polls conducted by different pollsters. However, exit polls over the years have also attracted some negative reactions for their wrong predictions. Why are opinion polls and their prediction viewed with apprehension? This is due to the… Continue reading What to make of Indian opinion polls and our pollsters
Liberalise, do not bureaucratise
News: The draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 has been put for the public comments. About the Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 The bill has been criticised from various angles by various stakeholders in the fertilizer sector. What are the criticisms against the bill? Use of fertilisers: The bill aims to balance… Continue reading Liberalise, do not bureaucratise
Tackling the plastic problem
News: A United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report stated last year that emissions of plastic waste into the aquatic ecosystems may triple by 2040 in the absence of actions. What are the causes behind increasing plastic waste? Increasing global consumption and low participation in recycling programmes. Consumption externality: It is more challenging to address challenging… Continue reading Tackling the plastic problem
Western Sanctions: Impact & Ways Around Them
News: Western countries have put several type of sanctions on Russia against invasion of Ukraine. In one of the more severe sanctions, Russia’s assets worth $300 billion have been frozen. These assets are held abroad in the Federal Reserve (US central bank) and the European Central Bank (ECB). Other sanctions might be excluding Russian banks… Continue reading Western Sanctions: Impact & Ways Around Them
A day to embody the true spirit of science
News: Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate (means science & technology is revered all over) was organised by government as a science week between 22nd to 28th feb. It was organised as a prelude to National Science Day on February 28 that commemorates Sir C.V. Raman’s discovery on light scattering. As per the author, this program should have… Continue reading A day to embody the true spirit of science
[Answered] How far do you think the draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 will revolutionize the fertilizer sector?
Introduction: Giving context of Indian fertilizer sector, introduce the draft bill. Body: Write the draft bill will revolutionize the fertilizer sector. Write what are the concerns in the draft bill. Conclusion: Give a way forward. India is the 2nd largest consumer and 3rd largest producer of fertilizers in the world. The Union Government has come up with a… Continue reading [Answered] How far do you think the draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 will revolutionize the fertilizer sector?
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 28, 2022
Good Morning 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 3 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 28, 2022
[Answered] Highlight the challenges associated with phasing out single-use plastic and suggest remedial measures to achieve this objective.
Introduction: Define Single-Use plastics. Body: Write the challenges in phasing out single use plastic. Write the measures that can be taken to address these challenges. Conclusion: Give a way forward. Single-Use plastics are used only once before they are thrown away or recycled. These include things like plastic bags, straws, coffee stirrers, soda and water bottles and most food… Continue reading [Answered] Highlight the challenges associated with phasing out single-use plastic and suggest remedial measures to achieve this objective.
