Polity and Governance Current Affairs For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination
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The need for an Indian system to regulate AI
Source: The post is based on the article “The need for an Indian system to regulate AI” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Governance – government policies for various sectors News: In this article, the author talks about AI regulation differences in the West and East. They highlight how the… Continue reading The need for an Indian system to regulate AI
Connecting SR and social stock exchange
Source: The post is based on the article “Connecting SR and social stock exchange- Allowing social stock exchanges to facilitate (SR funding of projects could catalyse change by improving outcomes” published in “Business standard” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations,… Continue reading Connecting SR and social stock exchange
Crash test for BNCAP – Enforcement & education are the key
Source: The post is based on the article “Crash test for BNCAP – Enforcement & education are the key” published in Business Standard on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: concerns with Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) norms. News: The introduction of the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) norms is… Continue reading Crash test for BNCAP – Enforcement & education are the key
Gig Workers Bill: reading between the lines
Source: The post is based on the article “Gig Workers Bill: reading between the lines” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. & GS3- Employment News: The article talks about Rajasthan government’s bill to… Continue reading Gig Workers Bill: reading between the lines
The Election Commission — autonomy in the crosshairs
Source: The post is based on the article “The Election Commission — autonomy in the crosshairs” published in “The Hindu” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. News: The article discusses the recent conflict between India’s government and judiciary over the appointment process… Continue reading The Election Commission — autonomy in the crosshairs
A question of trusts – regulations of NGOs
Source: The post is based on the article “A question of trusts” published in Business Standard on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. News: The government has tightened regulations for the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Contents1… Continue reading A question of trusts – regulations of NGOs
Express View on India and AI regulation: The cutting edge
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on India and AI regulation: The cutting edge” published in “The Indian Express” on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Government policies, GS-3, Science and Technology- Awareness in the IT, computers Relevance: Regulation of Artificial intelligence News– Indian government has decided to… Continue reading Express View on India and AI regulation: The cutting edge
Keep Running – Athletics medal chances depend on not just picking winners but investing to create a large talent pool
Source: The post is based on the article “Keep Running – Athletics medal chances depend on not just picking winners but investing to create a large talent pool” published in The Times of India on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: Achievements of Indian athletes News: The article explains… Continue reading Keep Running – Athletics medal chances depend on not just picking winners but investing to create a large talent pool
Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Governance – Important International institutions. News: This article talks about the suspension of India’s Wrestling Federation (WFI) by United World Wrestling (UWW) because of delayed elections and… Continue reading Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?
Express View on WFI suspension from United World Wrestling: On the mat
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on WFI suspension from United World Wrestling: On the mat” published in The Indian Express on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: About WFI suspension News: Recently, the United World Wrestling (UWW) has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Contents1… Continue reading Express View on WFI suspension from United World Wrestling: On the mat
The dopiness Bharat NCAP cannot solve
Source: The post is based on articles: “The dopiness Bharat NCAP cannot solve” published in Business Standard on 25th August 2023. “Make India a global hub for vehicle crash testing” published in Live Mint on 25th August 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of… Continue reading The dopiness Bharat NCAP cannot solve
Needed, a well-crafted social security net for all
Source: The post is based on articles “Needed, a well-crafted social security net for all” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: concerns with social security schemes in India. News: Social security in… Continue reading Needed, a well-crafted social security net for all
Housing for all – Addressing housing shortage in urban areas requires urgent, concerted efforts
Source: The post is based on the article “Housing for all – Addressing housing shortage in urban areas requires urgent, concerted efforts” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: About the proposed housing… Continue reading Housing for all – Addressing housing shortage in urban areas requires urgent, concerted efforts
The rise of bulldozer governance
Source: The post is based on the article “Suhas Palshikar writes: The rise of bulldozer governance” published in “The Indian express” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. News: In this article author discusses how India’s democracy is shifting, with governments using more forceful methods like bulldozers and police… Continue reading The rise of bulldozer governance
Demolitions as state-sanctioned collective punishment
Source: The post is based on the article “Demolitions as state-sanctioned collective punishment” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Issues with state led demolitions drive News: In Nuh, Haryana, several homes were… Continue reading Demolitions as state-sanctioned collective punishment
The Will’s Not There For Our Woods
Source: The post is based on the article “The Will’s Not There For Our Woods” published in The Times of India on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: concerns associated with the Forest Conservation Amendment Bill 2023.… Continue reading The Will’s Not There For Our Woods
Indian gig workers ought to get a well-crafted social security net
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian gig workers ought to get a well-crafted social security net” published in Mint on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Relevance: concerns with the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare)… Continue reading Indian gig workers ought to get a well-crafted social security net
Pathways for digital inclusion
Source– The post is based on the article “Pathways for digital inclusion” published in The Indian Express on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – e-governance. GS 3 – Inclusive growth Relevance: Issues related to flooding in cities News- The article explains the Indian DPI and issues related to it. What are some facts about… Continue reading Pathways for digital inclusion
In The Wrong Court – Judges cannot decide sports selections. Sports bodies must develop grievance forums
Source: The post is based on an article “In The Wrong Court – Judges cannot decide sports selections. Sports bodies must develop grievance forums” published in The Times of India on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Relevance:… Continue reading In The Wrong Court – Judges cannot decide sports selections. Sports bodies must develop grievance forums
Publisher-platform imbalances need fixing
Source– The post is based on the article “Publisher-platform imbalances need fixing” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance Relevance: Regulation of digital news media News- The article explains the disadvantages faced by news publishers on technology platforms and the approach of various countries to regulate the interaction between them. Contents1… Continue reading Publisher-platform imbalances need fixing
A Bill that fences in the right to information
Source– The post is based on the article “A Bill that fences in the right to information” published in “The Hindu” on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance– Issues related to Right to Information Act News- Union Cabinet has approved the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill. It makes some changes to the… Continue reading A Bill that fences in the right to information
[Yojana July 2023 Summary] Strategic diversification of cooperatives and business competitiveness – Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why must Cooperatives pursue strategic business diversification? 3 How should cooperatives formulate diversification strategies? 4 What are different strategic diversification strategies for cooperatives and examples of successful diversification by cooperatives? 5 How can cooperatives multiply profits through business diversification? A Case study. 6 What should be done? Introduction The Indian cooperative… Continue reading [Yojana July 2023 Summary] Strategic diversification of cooperatives and business competitiveness – Explained, pointwise
India@75, Looking at 100: Preparing for a digital future
Source: The post is based on the article “India@75, Looking at 100: Preparing for a digital future” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. News: Digital transformation in India is facing some foundation… Continue reading India@75, Looking at 100: Preparing for a digital future
Let’s not have regulatory overlaps on data compliance
Source: The post is based on the article “Let’s not have regulatory overlaps on data compliance” published in Live Mint on 12th July, 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. News: According to recent judgement of Court of Justice of… Continue reading Let’s not have regulatory overlaps on data compliance
[Yojana July 2023 Summary] Sahakar se Samridhi: From Planning to Realisation – Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the significance of cooperatives?3 Brief history of cooperatives4 What are the cooperative principles?5 Commitment to cooperative movement6 How model bye-laws will make PACS vibrant?7 What are the other measures for PACS?8 Developing National Database9 What should be done to consolidate cooperative credit?10 What steps are being… Continue reading [Yojana July 2023 Summary] Sahakar se Samridhi: From Planning to Realisation – Explained, pointwise
