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Misuse of Specialised agencies

Source: The Hindu Gs2: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Synopsis: Governments’ actions against journalists have raised suspicion. Specialised agencies are being used to curb dissent. Background Recently, the Enforcement Directorate raided the office of independent digital news platform News Click. The ED is investigating the involvement of the digital news platform in the alleged money-laundering… Continue reading Misuse of Specialised agencies

Privacy Issues in government backed Apps

Source- The Hindu Syllabus– GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of IT, space, computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights IPR. Synopsis- Data privacy issues related to government technology platforms and their possible solutions. Background- Recently, WhatsApp has rollbacked their privacy policy after facing a huge backlash from users. Many… Continue reading Privacy Issues in government backed Apps

Why China should be seen as a partner by India?

Source: The Hindu Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: India should acknowledge the rise of superpower China and prepare to complement its role in reviving the rule-based global order. It should start looking at China as a partner, instead of a rival. Background Recently, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that both India and… Continue reading Why China should be seen as a partner by India?

“INS Viraat” – SC ordered a status quo on dismantling

What is the News? The Supreme Court has ordered status quo on the dismantling of the Navy’s aircraft carrier, INS Viraat. The Navy decommissioned INS Viraat from service in 2017. Facts:  What is the issue? “The decision to dismantle INS Viraat was taken after holding due consultation with the Indian Navy,” said the Government in… Continue reading “INS Viraat” – SC ordered a status quo on dismantling

Write your best mock for Prelims 2021 with us!

Dear Friends, ForumIAS will be conducting an All India Open Test for Prelims 2021 on 21st February 2021 in Online Mode.   Identify the topics you need to revise Get acquainted with exam pressure Know where you stand in the competition Write your best mock for Prelims 2021 with us! For Registrations visit: https://go.forumias.com/292 If you have any… Continue reading Write your best mock for Prelims 2021 with us!

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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 12th Feb. 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles for UPSC: 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.… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 12th Feb. 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 11, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Read Previous 9 PM Brief Article wise list of 9 PM Brief Table of List  9 PM Current Affairs Articles Why China should be seen as a partner by India? Privacy Issues in government-backed Apps Hard Sovereignty and its consequences Budget… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 11, 2021

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Introduced: Lok Sabha (2nd March 2020) Passed: Lok Sabha (17th March 2020) Passed: Rajya Sabha (16th March 2021) Present status: Received assent on 25th Mar 2021 and converted to act Ministry: Health and Family Welfare Table of contents: What is the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act 1971? Need for the Amendment Salient provisions of… Continue reading Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021

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