Synopsis: The new IT rules have initiated a tussle between Government and Social Media companies. The government wants compliance while the companies are hesitant to adopt them on the grounds of privacy and freedom. Background: The fault lines are hardening between the government and social media companies over the adoption of the Information Technology (Guidelines… Continue reading Tussle between Government and Social Media companies
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 29th, 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 29th, 2021
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10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | May 28 2021
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 28, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management Synopsis – The Government needs to ensure fiscal rehabilitation for improving resilience to Cyclones disasters. Introduction- The Indian subcontinent is among the worst… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 28, 2021
New IT Rules for Social Media and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 came into force in India. The new IT rules have been framed to address the Social Media, Digital Media, and OTT platforms in a specific manner. The government has released the new IT rules, 2021 in February. The government provided 3… Continue reading New IT Rules for Social Media and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Very Severe “Cyclone Yaas” hits the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal
What is the News? Cyclone Yaas hit the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal. Upon landfall, the cyclone weakened. About Cyclone Yaas: Cyclone Yaas is a Tropical Cyclone. It has been named by Oman. Yaas means a tree bearing fragrant flowers. Cyclone Yaas is the first cyclonic storm to develop over the Bay of… Continue reading Very Severe “Cyclone Yaas” hits the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal
A study found the reason behind “crocodile tears”
What is the News? Around the world, the phrase Crocodile Tears is most often used for politicians who are seen as being fake and theatrical in their reactions to misery and suffering. But scientists so far never understood the complete reason behind Crocodile tears. When do Crocodiles Cry? A study was conducted in 2006 by… Continue reading A study found the reason behind “crocodile tears”
“Banni Grasslands” -NGT Upholds Rights of Maldharis
What is the News? The National Green Tribunal(NGT) has ordered all encroachments to be removed from Gujarat’s Banni grasslands within six months. Further, NGT directed a joint committee to prepare an action plan in a month. The court also said the Maldharis will continue to hold the right to conserve the community forests in the… Continue reading “Banni Grasslands” -NGT Upholds Rights of Maldharis
