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 – September 22nd, 2021
Swooping down on algorithms
Synopsis: China’s draft rules on regulating recommendation algorithms address pressing issues. Lessons for India. Introduction China has pursued aggressive measures in its tech sector in the past few months. A host of legislative instruments are in the process of being adopted, including the Personal Information Protection Law, the Cybersecurity Law, and the draft Internet Information… Continue reading Swooping down on algorithms
More companies pledge ‘net-zero’ emissions to fight climate change, but what does that really mean?
Synopsis: “Net-zero emissions” is in the news, and government leaders and CEOs are under pressure to discuss as to how they’ll reduce their countries’ or businesses’ impact on climate change. Introduction Amazon, just announced that more than 200 companies have now joined its Climate Pledge, committing to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. What does net-zero… Continue reading More companies pledge ‘net-zero’ emissions to fight climate change, but what does that really mean?
Changing the agri exports basket
Synopsis: India has the potential to become a global leader in the food processing sector, by making changes to Agri export basket. Introduction The Indian government has been encouraging agricultural exports to meet an ambitious target of $60bn by 2022. What is the current scenario of agriculture? Growing exports: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries… Continue reading Changing the agri exports basket
Jack Ma’s point on collateral-free lending holds relevance in India
Synopsis: The opportunities that cash-flow-based lending offer can have a profound influence on easing some of the constraints on smaller enterprises Introduction Some of the points made by Jack Ma on digital finance at the Bund Finance Summit are worth reading in the context of the progress made in Indian digital finance over the past… Continue reading Jack Ma’s point on collateral-free lending holds relevance in India
Focus on agri-exports
Synopsis: Reforms that needs to be undertaken to achieve full potential of Agri exports in India Introduction The pandemic-driven supply shortage of farm goods and the resultant inc in price in the global market had given India an opportunity to strengthen its Agri-exports. Consequently, rice exports almost doubled to an all-time high of 9.5 million… Continue reading Focus on agri-exports
What counts is seldom counted: About Census
Synopsis: The census in India has been postponed due to the pandemic. Such events are rare. This also opens up the opportunity to discuss utility and changes to the census. Introduction It is surprising that while India is debating the caste census, the regular census has not been conducted yet. In fact, it is the… Continue reading What counts is seldom counted: About Census
Creating citizen centric police
Synopsis: Despite Prakash Singh’s judgement on police reforms, the reforms largely remain on paper. Thus, this demands a closer and deeper analysis. Introduction On September 22, 2006, in the historic Judgement in the Prakash Singh case, the Supreme Court gave significant direction for police reforms. If implemented, these can have a transformative effect on the… Continue reading Creating citizen centric police
India warns of reciprocal measures if UK doesnt recognise COVISHIELD
Synopsis: The UK seems to have adopted a discriminatory policy towards Indian manufactured Covishield. This has not gone down well within India. Introduction Recently, UK released new post-Covid travel rules. According to the new rules, fully vaccinated Indian individuals will be considered ‘unvaccinated’ and will have to undergo mandatory self-isolation. Why new UK rules are… Continue reading India warns of reciprocal measures if UK doesnt recognise COVISHIELD
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #189 : RN Choubey Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Tamil Literature Optional
Board: RN Choubey Date of Interview: 01/09/2021 Graduation: BE ECE Optional: Tamil literature. Home State: Tamil Nadu Work exp: SDM, Tamilnadu civil service To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Introduce yourself- your academic background and work experience. Is your training over? Do you like your job as RDO(Revenue Divisional Officer? Subsidies distort… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #189 : RN Choubey Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Tamil Literature Optional
