Source: The post is based on the article “What is the law on acid attacks in India?” published in Indian Express on 19th December 2022 What is the News? A 17-year-old girl was attacked with an acid-like substance in Delhi by three assailants while she was on her way to school. How prevalent are acid… Continue reading What is the law on acid attacks in India?
Ladakh gets its first-ever GI Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot
Source: The post is based on the article “Ladakh gets its first-ever GI Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot” published in AIR on 19th December 2022 What is the News? Ladakh got its first ever Geographical Indication (GI) Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot. Apricot Production in Ladakh Ladakh is the biggest apricot producer in the… Continue reading Ladakh gets its first-ever GI Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot
Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it
Source: The post is based on the article “Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it” published in The Hindu on 19th December 2022 What is the News? The Cyberspace Administration of China is rolling out new regulations to restrict the use of deep synthesis technology and curb disinformation. What is Deep… Continue reading Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it
Passport To Justice: Can AI Help Cut Pendency Dramatically?
Source: The post is based on the article “Passport To Justice: Can AI Help Cut Pendency Dramatically?” published in The Times of India on 19th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: use of AI in solving pendency of cases News: India has a large pendency of cases and it takes a lot of time… Continue reading Passport To Justice: Can AI Help Cut Pendency Dramatically?
Decriminalisation of offences under GST
Source: The post is based on the article “Decriminalisation of offences under GST” published in The Hindu on 19th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance News: The 48th GST council that was held recently recommended decriminalising certain offences under Section 132 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. What is the current problem with… Continue reading Decriminalisation of offences under GST
Setting standards – New SEBI guidelines
Source– The post is based on the article “Setting standards” published in the Business Standard on 19th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to money and capital markets News– The article explains the new guidelines by SEBI for performance benchmarking and investment approach for Portfolio Management Services segment. What are the… Continue reading Setting standards – New SEBI guidelines
Why the Draft Data Bill needs stronger provisions for localisation of non-personal data
Source– The post is based on the article “Why the Draft Data Bill needs stronger provisions for localisation of non-personal data” published in The Indian Express on 19th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of IT Relevance– Issues related to data in emerging digital space News– The article explains the issues related to… Continue reading Why the Draft Data Bill needs stronger provisions for localisation of non-personal data
Good governance beyond motherhood and apple pie
Source– The post is based on the article “Good governance beyond motherhood and apple pie” published in The Hindu on 19th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Important aspects of governance Relevance– Issues related to good governance News– The article explains the steps taken by the current government at centre for good governance. It also exp[lains the… Continue reading Good governance beyond motherhood and apple pie
India’s crushing court backlogs, out-of-the box reform
SouIndia’s crushing court backlogs, out-of-the box reform– The post is based on the article “India’s crushing court backlogs, out-of-the box reform” published in The Hindu on 19th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Reforms in judicial process News– The article explains the steps needed to overcome the challenge of delays in justice delivery system What… Continue reading India’s crushing court backlogs, out-of-the box reform
Creators Of Our Destroyers – INS Mormugao, commissioned yesterday, shows both the progress & weakness in indigenous warship building
Source: The post is based on the article “Creators Of Our Destroyers – INS Mormugao, commissioned yesterday, shows both the progress & weakness in indigenous warship building” published in The Times of India on 19th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Relevance: About India’s shipbuilding industry. News: INS… Continue reading Creators Of Our Destroyers – INS Mormugao, commissioned yesterday, shows both the progress & weakness in indigenous warship building
