Source: The post is based on the article “Expanding powers – The registration Bill is as draconian as the old one” published in Business Standard on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: concerns with the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023. News: Recently, the Press and Registration of… Continue reading Expanding powers – The registration Bill is as draconian as the old one
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On government direction on Indian drug standards: A partial remedy
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on government direction on Indian drug standards: A partial remedy” published in “The Indian express” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: A much-needed action was taken last week when the government issued a… Continue reading On government direction on Indian drug standards: A partial remedy
Opaque subsidies – Govt control returns to the oil sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Opaque subsidies – Govt control returns to the oil sector” published in Business Standard on 7th 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 state regulating oil prices News: Previously, the… Continue reading Opaque subsidies – Govt control returns to the oil sector
G-20 negotiators face climate change hurdle
Source– The post is based on the article “G-20 negotiators face climate change hurdle” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Global groupings and agreements News– G-20 negotiators are now worried about reaching a consensus over climate change issues ahead of the leaders’ summit in September. Why are G20 negotiators… Continue reading G-20 negotiators face climate change hurdle
The bureaucracy as prosecutor and judge
Source– The post is based on the article “The bureaucracy as prosecutor and judge” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Issues related to separation of power News– The Jan Vishwas Act, 2022 was recently enacted into law by Parliament. It has decriminalised or made “compoundable” offences across 42 legislations.… Continue reading The bureaucracy as prosecutor and judge
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What was the need for the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023? 3 What are the key features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023? 4 What are the concerns related to the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023? 5 What are the positive aspects of the Digital Personal Data… Continue reading Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023: Explained, pointwise
The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away
Source– The post is based on the article “The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away” published in “The Hindu” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International relations Relevance: Issues related to nuclear weapons and disarmament. News– The article explains the concept of nuclear taboo and nuclear deterrence. What are some facts about… Continue reading The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away
Express View on restrictions on laptop imports: Licence raj dot com
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on restrictions on laptop imports: Licence raj dot com” published in The Indian express on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. & Effects of liberalisation on the economy, News: The Indian government… Continue reading Express View on restrictions on laptop imports: Licence raj dot com
Centre tables Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023: What it says and why it’s being criticised
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre tables Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023: What it says and why it’s being criticised” published in “The Indian express” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News:… Continue reading Centre tables Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023: What it says and why it’s being criticised
Bin This Law: SC’s Rahul call reminds why we must decriminalize defamation
Source: The post is based on the article “Bin This Law: SC’s Rahul call reminds why we must decriminalize defamation” published in “Times of India” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary News: Rahul Gandhi was convicted by a Surat court of criminal defamation and given… Continue reading Bin This Law: SC’s Rahul call reminds why we must decriminalize defamation
