Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules, 2025 together create framework for personal data in the digital space. They set duties for data fiduciaries, give rights to users, create an enforcement board, and change the RTI regime, while raising concerns about transparency, executive control, long transition periods and the… Continue reading Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025- Explained
Tag: Governance
What are Digital Personal Data Protection Rules?
Source: The post “What are Digital Personal Data Protection Rules?” has been created, based on “What are Digital Personal Data Protection Rules?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Governance Context: The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the protection of personal… Continue reading What are Digital Personal Data Protection Rules?
India’s stray animal crisis and global intervention approaches
Source: The post “India’s stray animal crisis and global intervention approaches” has been created, based on “India’s stray animal crisis and global intervention approaches” published in “Indian Express” on 15 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Governance Context: The Supreme Court has recently directed the immediate removal of stray dogs from public areas and… Continue reading India’s stray animal crisis and global intervention approaches
Shutdown of US Government
Syllabus- GS Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests News- US President Donald Trump recently signed a stopgap bill, ending the longest government shutdown in US history. The 43-day shutdown, caused by a budget deadlock between the Executive and Congress, was the 11th since 1976—yet the most… Continue reading Shutdown of US Government
Role of a Pay Commission in India
Source: The post “Role of a Pay Commission in India” has been created, based on “What is the role of a pay commission?” published in “The Hindu” on 11 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: A Pay Commission is established by the Government of India through an executive order to review… Continue reading Role of a Pay Commission in India
A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack
Source: The post “A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack’” has been created, based on “A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack’” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 8 November 2025. A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance, Transparency & E-Governance Introduction: As India deepens its digital governance ecosystem, the next… Continue reading A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack
Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion
Source: The post “Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion” has been created, based on “Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion” published in “The Hindu” on 29 October 2025. Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Immigration has historically facilitated human survival, cultural exchange, and social progress. Contemporary… Continue reading Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion
Deepfakes and Democracy
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, to regulate synthetic content, including AI-generated videos, images, and voices. The draft aims to make the creators and platforms behind such content accountable and transparent. If adopted, India would become one of the first democracies to formally address… Continue reading Deepfakes and Democracy
Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Government- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to education. Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse. Introduction India plans to attract “Indian-origin star faculty” in STEM for longer stints in premier institutes. The move uses the US policy squeeze on research as a push and offers… Continue reading Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse
We need a law to protect domestic workers
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Introduction In January, the Supreme Court directed the Union government to frame a comprehensive law on domestic workers’ rights and to set up a committee to design the framework within six months. The current status… Continue reading We need a law to protect domestic workers
