Source: The post is based on an article “Personal data protection: Firms need to do more” published in The Business Standard on 1st September 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Fundamental Rights Relevance: data protection and concerns associated with it Context: This article discusses the issues associated with data and the ways to tackle it. What is the current issue with… Continue reading Personal data protection: Firms need to do more
A quarter century of public-private partnership
Source: The post is based on an article “A quarter century of public-private partnership” published in The Business Standard on 1st September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Privatization and liberalization Context: This article discusses the PPP model and concerns associated with it. History of PPP The early 1990s witnessed the growth of public–private partnership or PPP before it mainstreamed into economic… Continue reading A quarter century of public-private partnership
The UN High Seas Treaty – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Delegates from 168 countries were involved in negotiating a legally binding treaty to conserve biodiversity in the high seas or the areas beyond national jurisdiction. However, no consensus was reached as the negotiations ended on August 26. Environmental campaigners have called it a “missed opportunity”. The UN Treaty on High… Continue reading The UN High Seas Treaty – Explained, pointwise
Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The US Army has grounded its fleet of CH-47 Chinook helicopters after finding the helicopter to be at risk of… Continue reading Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India
PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river” published in Hindustan Times on 27th August 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the pedestrian-only ‘Atal Bridge’ on Sabarmati river in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city. What is Atal Bridge? Atal Bridge is a foot-over bridge (FOB) on… Continue reading PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river
Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? With fears of a nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant growing, the European Union has decided to… Continue reading Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?
Cabinet approves disposal of Chana procured under Price Support Scheme & Price Stabilization Fund
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves disposal of Chana procured under Price Support Scheme & Price Stabilization Fund” published in PIB on 31st August 2022. What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the disposal of Chana (Pulses) to States/UTs at a discounted rate to be utilized for… Continue reading Cabinet approves disposal of Chana procured under Price Support Scheme & Price Stabilization Fund
PAREKH: Govt proposes a new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams
Source: The post is based on the article “PAREKH: Govt proposes a new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The Union government is planning to set up a national regulator PAREKH for achieving a benchmark framework to assess students at the secondary… Continue reading PAREKH: Govt proposes a new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams
Explained: Bhang, ganja, and criminality in the NDPS Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Bhang, ganja, and criminality in the NDPS Act” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The Karnataka High Court has recently granted bail to a man arrested for possessing 29 kg of bhang and 400 g of ganja. While granting bail,… Continue reading Explained: Bhang, ganja, and criminality in the NDPS Act
Animal Birth Control Rules, 2022: Draft rules allow euthanasia for ill, wounded street dogs
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft rules allow euthanasia for ill, wounded street dogs” published in TOI on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has released the proposed Animal Birth Control Rules, 2022. What are Animal Birth Control Rules, 2022? Released by: Ministry of… Continue reading Animal Birth Control Rules, 2022: Draft rules allow euthanasia for ill, wounded street dogs
