Context: The Personal Data Protection Bill. More in news: The Personal Data Protection Bill could be introduced in either house of the Parliament in the current Winter Session which will conclude on December 13. Personal Data: According to the Justice B. N. Srikrishna committee of experts on a Data Protection Framework for India, “personal data… Continue reading 7 PM | Taking it personally: Data Protection Bill| 7th December 2019
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Must Read News Articles I 6th December 2019
GS -2 A time to remember The editorial highlights the role of Dr B R Ambedkar in shaping the legal rights of women in India. Have electoral bonds made a bad system worse? The interview argues about the flawed design of electoral bonds. It says that in disallowing voters from knowing the identity of donors,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 6th December 2019
7 PM I A potential seedbed for private profits I December 6th, 2019
Context: Seed regulation in India and the draft Seed Bill 2019. More in news: The Seeds Bill 2019, likely to be tabled in the ongoing winter session of Parliament. Regulation of Seeds in India: Currently, the sale and distribution of seeds in India is regulated by the Seeds Act 1966 ensuring better quality of seeds is… Continue reading 7 PM I A potential seedbed for private profits I December 6th, 2019
Must Read News Articles I 5th December 2019
GS – 1 A Mughal prince and pandit of Benaras The recent saga Feroze Khan who is teaching Sanskrit at Benaras Hindu University has attracted the eyes of both secular and conservative forces. The writer compares this situation with the secular policies of Mughal prince Dara Sikhoi who was the son of Shahjahan. GS –… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 5th December 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 4th, 2019
Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP) News:Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers has informed Lok Sabha about the Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP). Facts: About Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP): Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) is a sub component of the National Rural Livelihood Mission(NRLM). The primary objective of the scheme is to empower women in agriculture by making… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 4th, 2019
Must Read News Articles I 4th December 2019
GS -1 National Shame: On Gender Sensitisation Gender Sensitisation and wider societal changes are needed to end sex crimes GS – 2 Opposition demands debate on electoral reforms 16 Opposition parties have signed a motion demanding a debate on electoral reforms for free and fair elections. One state push for Israel and palestine? Any future… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 4th December 2019
7 PM I Govt policy on funding political parties bad news for democracy I December 4th, 2019
What is the ‘electoral bond’? The Finance Bill, 2017, introduced “electoral bonds” that are interest free bearer bonds. It is an instrument that is used to donate money to political parties. The parties involved will probably be a donor, the political party and the RBI which acts as the intermediary. On January 29, 2018 government… Continue reading 7 PM I Govt policy on funding political parties bad news for democracy I December 4th, 2019
Must Read News Articles I 3rd December 2019
GS 2 When is oath taken by minister invalid? The article explains the constitutional provisions related to oath taken by ministers and instances of deviation and role of Governor in it. Government seeks review of SC/ST creamy layer The SC last year in Jarnail Singh case applied creamy layer concept for SC/STs in the realm… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 3rd December 2019
7 PM I All is not well with secularism I December 3rd, 2019
Context: Secularism in India Secularism: “Secularism”, as the concept developed in the west implies the absence of bias towards or against any particular religious groups on the part of the government. Secularism means anything that doesn’t involve religion in any way. However, it is not an opposition to religion. The “secular community” refers to people who live without religion,… Continue reading 7 PM I All is not well with secularism I December 3rd, 2019
7 PM I Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 I December 2nd, 2019
Context: Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 More in news: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 was passed by Parliament on November 26, 2019. Transgender Persons: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), ‘transgender’ is an umbrella term that includes persons whose sense of gender does not match the gender assigned to them at birth.… Continue reading 7 PM I Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 I December 2nd, 2019
