Source: The post is based on the article “Climate events and an umbrella for urban health” published in “The Hindu” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The author discusses the increased vulnerability of urban areas, especially slums, to diseases like malaria and… Continue reading Climate events and an umbrella for urban health
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Delhi Services Bill: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why was the Delhi Services Bill introduced? 3 What are the key features of the Delhi Services Bill? 4 How is the Delhi Services Bill different from the Ordinance? 5 What are the concerns related to Delhi Services Bill? 6 Conclusion Introduction Recently, the Parliament passed the Government of National Capital Territory… Continue reading Delhi Services Bill: Explained, pointwise
Command and control- Changes in the law will affect IMs’ autonomy
Source: The post is based on the article “Command and control- Changes in the law will affect IMs’ autonomy” published in “Business standard” on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. News: The article discusses recent changes in the Indian Institute of Management… Continue reading Command and control- Changes in the law will affect IMs’ autonomy
Consumers can look forward to an era of data privacy
Source– The post is based on the article “Consumers can look forward to an era of data privacy” published in the “mint” on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Important BIlls and Acts News– Recently, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill 2023 was introduced in Parliament. How will draft data protection be beneficial for… Continue reading Consumers can look forward to an era of data privacy
Neither the right to privacy nor the right to information
Source– The post is based on the article “Neither the right to privacy nor the right to information” published in “The Hindu” and “It’s My (Digital) Life” published in “The Times of India”on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Important Bills and Acts News– Recently, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill 2023 was introduced… Continue reading Neither the right to privacy nor the right to information
Blessed By Beijing – China’s propaganda war is well funded and waged subtly. Centre and states must coordinate”
Source: The post is based on the article “Blessed By Beijing – China’s propaganda war is well funded and waged subtly. Centre and states must coordinate” published in The Times of India on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: concerns with Chinese growing influence. News: An NY Times investigation has exposed a complex… Continue reading Blessed By Beijing – China’s propaganda war is well funded and waged subtly. Centre and states must coordinate”
Expanding powers – The registration Bill is as draconian as the old one
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
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
