Source: Livemint Relevance: Protecting Right to Privacy and enabling digitization Synopsis: India’s Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA) is becoming an important tool to strengthen the privacy framework in India. It not only gives us better control over our data transfers, but also covers nearly all the modern principles that are central to privacy. Contents1… Continue reading Privacy checks can be built into software architecture
Finance Panel for appointing HC judges as NCLT members to reduce litigation
Source: Business Standard Contents1 What is the News?2 Problems in the IBC Process:3 Recommendations of the Standing Committee on Finance:4 Terms to know: What is the News? The Standing Committee on Finance of the Lok Sabha has recommended overhauling the entire IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code) process. Click Here to Read about Insolvency and Bankruptcy… Continue reading Finance Panel for appointing HC judges as NCLT members to reduce litigation
How e-RUPI can make welfare payments easier?
Source: Live Mint What is the news? Government of India recently launched e-RUPI which can make welfare payments easier and more efficient, and to an extent looks like the precursor of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Must Read: What is e-RUPI and how does it work? What will e-RUPI be used for? The most… Continue reading How e-RUPI can make welfare payments easier?
Govt approves two more new strategic oil reserves of capacity
Source: AIR Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)?3 Who manages Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)?4 Phase I of SPR Programme:5 Phase II of SPR Programme: What is the News? Under Phase II of the Strategic Petroleum Reserves Program, the Government has approved two additional commercial-cum-strategic facilities at Chandikhol (Odisha) and Padur (TN) under… Continue reading Govt approves two more new strategic oil reserves of capacity
Is net zero emission concept zeroing in on Climate change?
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Flaws with the net-zero concept Synopsis: The world has seen a massive surge in voluntary commitment to achieve net-zero emission targets but there are inherent problems with the net-zero concept. Listing few such problems and a way forward. What is net zero concept? Net zero refers to the balance between the… Continue reading Is net zero emission concept zeroing in on Climate change?
Poultry industry seeks extension of loans, import of GM soybean
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The recent demand from the poultry industry to permit the import of crushed genetically modified (GM) soy seeds again stirred the issue of GM crops in India. Contents1 What is the News?2 GM Crops in India:3 Legal Position on GM Crops in India:4 Reasons for Opposition to GM Crops: What is… Continue reading Poultry industry seeks extension of loans, import of GM soybean
Two is too few
Source: Livemint Relevance: Essentiality of Fair competition in the market Synopsis: The telecom sector in India may soon see a duopoly soon. Since the Vodafone Idea is facing various issues to remain afloat creating circumstances for emergence of Duo Poly (Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel). Issues with Telecom sector Declining Average Revenue per User (ARPU):… Continue reading Two is too few
Circumscription
Source: The Hindu Synopsis Moves in J&K have been under scrutiny, especially after scrapping article 370. Under such times comes the directive pertaining to jobs and security clearances in J&K. Contents1 Government Directives for Job in J&K 2 What is the Government’s view? 3 Challenges due to this directive 4 Way forward Government Directives for Job in J&K … Continue reading Circumscription
How technology is Enabling smart farming?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Applications of technology in agriculture sector Synopsis: Millions of farmers in India, who often rely on luck or favorable weather for a decent harvest, could be benefitted with access to better technologies which are affordable. Role of Technology in agriculture Crop and Soil Monitoring – using censors or Internet of Things, for… Continue reading How technology is Enabling smart farming?
Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP)
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas Campaign:3 Significance of the campaign:4 About Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP): What is the News? The government of India has launched the People’s Plan Campaign titled ‘Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas’ campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP). About Sabki Yojna… Continue reading Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP)
