News: On 28 April 2022, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In) issued new directives that require Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers to store user data for five years. What does the directive say? Under the new directions, Storage of user data: – VPN providers will need to store validated customer names, their physical addresses,… Continue reading How India’s new VPN rules change the status quo
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Inflation and what to do about it: Secure cheap Russian oil at least
Context: The current price rise in Indian economy is largely driven by the non-core elements in the retail consumption basket. The food element in the non-core is being driven up both by primary global supply shortages and the rise in the fuel cost of transporting food. The key, therefore, is the cost of fuel. Core… Continue reading Inflation and what to do about it: Secure cheap Russian oil at least
The status of the Naga peace talks
News: The annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released recently said that the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was involved in 44% of insurgency-related incidents in Nagaland in 2020. The Union government had, in 2015, signed a framework agreement with the NSCN-IM to find a solution to… Continue reading The status of the Naga peace talks
Let’s make GST a good and simple tax
The introduction of GST might be the most important tax reform. It was a unique experiment in cooperative federalism, where both the Union and the state governments gave up their tax autonomy in favor of harmonizing domestic trade taxes. However, some negative features have been inserted into the tax to make it acceptable. Why single rate… Continue reading Let’s make GST a good and simple tax
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #130 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Law Optional, Reading English Novels Hobby
Board: M Sathiyavathy Optional: Law Hobbies: Reading English Novels To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman What kind of books do you read? Do you buy them in print or on Kindle? 3 to x. Insert intense grilling moot court style for 5 minutes on whether election manifesto can be treated as… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #130 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Law Optional, Reading English Novels Hobby
India must seize the trade opportunity opening now
News: The year 2021 was a record one for trade despite the pandemic. The world merchandise trade volume grew at twice the rate of world GDP at market exchange rates in the two decades before the global financial crisis. According to the WTO, the World merchandise trade volume is expected to grow at 3% in… Continue reading India must seize the trade opportunity opening now
The challenge for Middle Powers like India, France and Germany
News: Recently, the head of the European Union visited India, and Prime Minister of India visited the two European countries – France and Germany. India’s relationship with the continental European Countries Ex-French President Charles de Gaulle famously declared, “the strength and stability of India are essential for peace and tranquillity in South Asia”. German Chancellor Konrad… Continue reading The challenge for Middle Powers like India, France and Germany
The school dress is in the cross hairs
News: Recently, the Karnataka government had ordered a school uniform code to be followed in the classroom as well as the examination hall. In fact, the Kendriya Vidyalayas (central schools) which are not governed by the provincial government have also fallen in line with the Karnataka order. A historical background of school uniform The colonial… Continue reading The school dress is in the cross hairs
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #129 : Smita Nagraj Board, Maharashtra Home State, Geography Optional, farming, Sports Hobbies
Date of Interview: 21st April, Morning Session Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Optional: Geography Background: BA, Geography, IPS. Home state: Maharashtra Hobby: Modern farming and Interaction with farmers. Football To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Greeted them , they asked me to remove the mask. Chairman Have you joined training or not, which… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #129 : Smita Nagraj Board, Maharashtra Home State, Geography Optional, farming, Sports Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #128 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, PSIR Optional, Jogging Hobby
Date of Interview: 22 April Board: M Sathiyavathy Optional: PSIR Hobbies: Spending time with family, friends, Jogging Home State: Uttar Pradesh Background: BA in psir, MA psir To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman: What is reviewing recreational pursuit Is spending time with family and friends hobby What is hobby (Seems disatified)… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #128 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, PSIR Optional, Jogging Hobby
