Source– The post is based on the article “How Union budget 2023 may foster greater violations of privacy” published in The Indian Express on 21th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Privacy related issues News- The article emphasis the need for robust data protection law. Contents1 What are provisions in the budget related… Continue reading How Union budget 2023 may foster greater violations of privacy
Budget and the growth process
Source: The post is based on the article “Budget and the growth process” published in Business Standard on 21st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Budgeting Relevance: issues with the Budget 2023-24 News: The article discusses the shortcomings of Budget 2023-24. What are the shortcomings of the Budget 2023-24? Expenditure: The Budget Estimates (BE) of expenditure for… Continue reading Budget and the growth process
Slow progress to creating a safe workplace for women
Source– The post is based on the article “Slow progress to creating a safe workplace for women” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to women safety News- Recently, there were allegations of sexual harassment against higher authorities by some women… Continue reading Slow progress to creating a safe workplace for women
Why not use Sanskrit as our first or second official language?
Source: The post is based on an article “Why not use Sanskrit as our first or second official language?” published in The Times of India on 21st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity Relevance: promoting Sanskrit as official language. News: The article discusses measures required to make Sanskrit an official language. Why Sanskrit should be… Continue reading Why not use Sanskrit as our first or second official language?
We should shed colonial legacy by creating content in mother languages
Source– The post is based on the article “Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu writes: We should shed colonial legacy by creating content in mother languages”published in The Indian Express on 23th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Art and Culture Relevance: Socio-Cultural development News- The article emphasis the need to overhaul the language of education system… Continue reading We should shed colonial legacy by creating content in mother languages
A ‘democratisation’ that is more a fallacy
Source– The post is based on the article “A ‘democratisation’ that is more a fallacy” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society Relevance: Impacts of changing social media landscape News- The Social media has democratised self-expression. But, it has mixed effects on the public sphere. How has the social media landscape… Continue reading A ‘democratisation’ that is more a fallacy
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 21st, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 21st, 2023
Rhododendrons carpet Darjeeling, Sikkim Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Rhododendrons carpet Darjeeling, Sikkim Himalayas” published in The Hindu on 19th February 2023 What is the News? According to the Botanical Survey of India, Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas are home to more than one-third of all types of rhododendrons found in India. What are Rhododendrons? Rhododendron means… Continue reading Rhododendrons carpet Darjeeling, Sikkim Himalayas
Cooling earth with moon dust – a clever climate solution or making Frankenstein’s monster?
Source: The post is based on the article “Cooling earth with moon dust – a clever climate solution or making Frankenstein’s monster?” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Moonlight Cooling?3 Is Moonlight Cooling a new idea?4 What are the risks associated with this idea? What is… Continue reading Cooling earth with moon dust – a clever climate solution or making Frankenstein’s monster?
TRAI releases its recommendations on ‘Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity’
Source: The post is based on the article “TRAI releases its recommendations on ‘Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity” published in PIB on 20th February 2023 What is the News? Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has released its recommendations on “Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity“. What is the purpose of… Continue reading TRAI releases its recommendations on ‘Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity’
