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 and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 26th, 2021
Analysing the Constituent Assembly debates reveals of a vital process
What is the news? A textual study of the Constitution of India has been done by the researchers. The study aims to analyze how “We, The People” came to where we have reached. What are the findings of the research regarding the Constitutional Assembly? Diversity and participation: In terms of gender, there were only 15 women… Continue reading Analysing the Constituent Assembly debates reveals of a vital process
Airport Lessons
News: The Jewar International Airport, a greenfield project will be the second airport in NCR. Both international airports in NCR will then be under private management. It demonstrates India’s success in the last two decades in attracting private capital and management into airport infrastructure development and maintenance. How private players’ participation was facilitated in airport… Continue reading Airport Lessons
Decomputerize to decarbonize: A climate debate we can’t avoid
News: Our planet faces an existential threat, with climate change and global warming threatening to make it un-liveable in a few decades. Digitization doesn’t just pose a risk to people, It also poses a risk to the planet. How computerization and technology adoption is contributing to climate change? One huge factor ruining our planet is the… Continue reading Decomputerize to decarbonize: A climate debate we can’t avoid
Setting the tone at Glasgow, the job ahead in Delhi
News: Net zero target set by India has cemented its position as a world leader in global climate change policy landscape. Now, keeping in line with the spirit of climate justice, rich countries need to veer away from their unsustainable lifestyles and wasteful consumption patterns. India too needs to focus on sustainable well-being. How the… Continue reading Setting the tone at Glasgow, the job ahead in Delhi
After farm laws repeal, farmer unions want legal guarantee for MSP. Should the govt give in?
News: Despite the announcement by the PM to repeal the three farm laws, farmers are demanding that, MSP should be made a legal entitlement. This article provides both the side of the arguments (support and against) w.r.t legalising MSP demand. Some points are already covered in the following article: Read more: https://forumias.com/blog/explained-in-perspective-farm-distress-and-the-demand-for-guaranteed-msp/ What are the… Continue reading After farm laws repeal, farmer unions want legal guarantee for MSP. Should the govt give in?
The case of Prince Jaibir Singh’s admission to IIT Bombay
News: Recently the Supreme Court, in pursuance of complete justice, directed IIT Bombay to allot a seat in the BTech program to Prince Jaibir Singh, a Dalit student from Ghaziabad. What was the issue? He was denied a seat because of late payment. The institution did not provide an alternative mechanism for fees payment like… Continue reading The case of Prince Jaibir Singh’s admission to IIT Bombay
Why the link between mental health and death penalty deserves greater attention
News: Recently NLU Delhi’s project 39A released its report Deathworthy in collaboration with NIMHANS. It studied the life and history of prisoners who have been given death punishment. What were the findings of the report? The report gave two important findings. First, The origins of violent behaviour are determined by poor educational attainment and mental health… Continue reading Why the link between mental health and death penalty deserves greater attention
Chaos in Parliament a sign of India’s strong democracy
News: There is an increase in the cases of disruptions in the house. Contents1 About disruptions in Parliament 2 Previous cases of disruptions in the past3 How has the trend changed over the years?4 What are the reasons behind the increase of disruption in the Parliament?5 What should be the way forward? About disruptions in Parliament Disruptions… Continue reading Chaos in Parliament a sign of India’s strong democracy
Why Non-Personal, What’s Critical … & Snooping?
News: Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill, 2019 has submitted its report in the Parliament. What are the key recommendations of JPC? First, It suggested renaming ‘Data Protection Bill’ by dropping the word ‘personal’. Second, Committee recommended that the same regulator should govern both personal data (data about an individual)… Continue reading Why Non-Personal, What’s Critical … & Snooping?
