Synopsis: Though, the Information Technology Rules, 2021 has many positives there are some ambiguities that need to be addressed. What are the positive provisions in the Information Technology Rules, 2021? Positives in the Information Technology Rules, 2021: It mandates duties on social media platforms such as Removal of non-consensual intimate pictures within 24 hours, Publication… Continue reading Need to Reform the Information Technology Rules, 2021
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Challenges involved in Shifting the National Museum of India
Synopsis: Shifting the National Museum of India as per the Central Vista Redevelopment Project has many issues and challenges. Background According to the plans of the “Central Vista Redevelopment Project”, the National Museum of India will be shifted to the South Block offices as well as the North Block offices of the Indian government. What… Continue reading Challenges involved in Shifting the National Museum of India
Tussle between Government and Social Media companies
Synopsis: The new IT rules have initiated a tussle between Government and Social Media companies. The government wants compliance while the companies are hesitant to adopt them on the grounds of privacy and freedom. Background: The fault lines are hardening between the government and social media companies over the adoption of the Information Technology (Guidelines… Continue reading Tussle between Government and Social Media companies
Very Severe “Cyclone Yaas” hits the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Cyclone Yaas:4 Type of Disturbances (and Associated Wind Speed in the Circulation): What is the News? Cyclone Yaas hit the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal. Upon landfall, the cyclone weakened. About Cyclone Yaas: Cyclone Yaas is a Tropical Cyclone. It has been named by Oman. Yaas… Continue reading Very Severe “Cyclone Yaas” hits the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal
A study found the reason behind “crocodile tears”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 When do Crocodiles Cry?4 What makes the crocodiles cry while eating?5 Can a human being also cry while eating? What is the News? Around the world, the phrase Crocodile Tears is most often used for politicians who are seen as being fake and theatrical in their reactions to misery… Continue reading A study found the reason behind “crocodile tears”
“Banni Grasslands” -NGT Upholds Rights of Maldharis
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Banni Grasslands:4 About Maldhari Tribe: What is the News? The National Green Tribunal(NGT) has ordered all encroachments to be removed from Gujarat’s Banni grasslands within six months. Further, NGT directed a joint committee to prepare an action plan in a month. The court also said the Maldharis will… Continue reading “Banni Grasslands” -NGT Upholds Rights of Maldharis
“Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR) portal” and “Ayush Sanjivani App”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Ayush Clinical Case Repository(ACCR):3 Significance of this Portal:4 About Ayush Sanjivani app: What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched two things. First, the Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR) portal. And second, the third version of the Ayush Sanjivani App. About Ayush Clinical Case Repository(ACCR): Firstly, the… Continue reading “Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR) portal” and “Ayush Sanjivani App”
Defence Minister launches “SeHAT OPD portal”
What is the News? The Defence Minister has launched the ‘Services e-Health Assistance & Tele-consultation (SeHAT) OPD portal. About SeHAT OPD portal: Firstly, SeHAT OPD Portal aims to provide tele-medicine services to the serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families of the three Services. Secondly, the services will be provided by defence services doctors… Continue reading Defence Minister launches “SeHAT OPD portal”
India Abstains on “UNHRC Resolution” to Probe in Gaza Violence
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the UNHRC Resolution:4 Why has India abstained from voting on the resolution? What is the News? India has abstained from voting on the resolution at the UN Human Rights Council(UNHRC) on Gaza. The resolution calls for the setting up of the Commission of Inquiry on human rights violations… Continue reading India Abstains on “UNHRC Resolution” to Probe in Gaza Violence
Traceability Provision of New IT Rules 2021
What is the News? The Government of India has referred to the 2019 Supreme Court order to justify the introduction of Traceability Provision in the IT (Information Technology) Rules, 2021. The Traceability Provision requires the social media platforms to compulsorily identify the first originator of the information in India, upon government or court order. About the… Continue reading Traceability Provision of New IT Rules 2021
