An attempt at tilting the balance of power: How the government is trying to control Big Tech

How rationale are the justifications given Source: The post is based on an article “An attempt at tilting the balance of power: How the government is trying to control Big Tech” published in The Indian Express on 15th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: issues with the government policies in the digital sector Context:  There has been attempts… Continue reading An attempt at tilting the balance of power: How the government is trying to control Big Tech

Judges are hardly snoozing on vacations

Source– The post is based on the article “Judges are hardly snoozing on vacations” published in The Times of India on 15th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Structure and functioning of judiciary Relevance– Issues related to judicial functioning News- The article contains arguments against the general belief that the judiciary in India enjoys a large number… Continue reading Judges are hardly snoozing on vacations

Overtaxing online gaming will favour grey operators

Source– The post is based on the article “Overtaxing online gaming will favour grey operators” published in the mint on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy. GS2- Government policies Relevance– Online entertainment platforms News- The article explains the repercussions of the proposed move to increase GST in the online gaming sector to 28% of the… Continue reading Overtaxing online gaming will favour grey operators

Mission Karmyogi: An attempt to change the face of civil services

Source– The post is based on the article “Mission Karmyogi: An attempt to change the face of civil services” published in The Indian Express on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Governance. GS4- Probity in Governance Relevance– Reforms in civil services News- The article explains the Mission Karamyogi programme of the central government for training civil… Continue reading Mission Karmyogi: An attempt to change the face of civil services

7 ways to tango with Taiwan

Source– The post is based on the article “7 ways to tango with Taiwan” published in The Times of India on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance– Strengthening of ties between India and Taiwan. News- The article explains the steps needed to be taken by India to improve its relationship with Taiwan. Recently… Continue reading 7 ways to tango with Taiwan

The democratisation of India, the Mandal way

Source: The post is based on an article “The democratisation of India, the Mandal way” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: history of social justice in India News:  The article discusses how the changes were made for the depressed classes in India. ‘Mandal’ was a socio-political movement that changed the demographic… Continue reading The democratisation of India, the Mandal way

Issues with Local Governance in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Evolution of Local Governance in India3 What is the structure of Local Governance in India?4 What are the roles of Panchayati Raj Institution (PRIs)/Local Governance Bodies?5 What are the challenges in working of Local Government Bodies?6 What steps can be taken going ahead?7 Conclusion Introduction It is almost 30… Continue reading Issues with Local Governance in India – Explained, pointwise

Measure topography to ensure the equitable delivery of goods and services to all

Source– The post is based on the article “Measure topography to ensure the equitable delivery of goods and services to all” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Federalism Relevance– Central and state finances News- The article explains the creation of the Finance Commission. It also explains the need for improvement… Continue reading Measure topography to ensure the equitable delivery of goods and services to all

Donors R Us: It’s absurd that police confuses online crowdfunding with begging. Stop fraud not charity

Source– The post is based on the article “Donors R Us: It’s absurd that police confuses online crowdfunding with begging. Stop fraud not charity” published in The Times of India on 13th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Development process and development industry News- The article explains the issue related to the new phenomena of crowdfunding for… Continue reading Donors R Us: It’s absurd that police confuses online crowdfunding with begging. Stop fraud not charity

We have come a long way on abortion rights in India

Source– The post is based on the article “We have come a long way on abortion rights in India” published in the Live Mint on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Fundamental rights. GS1- Social empowerment Relevance- Women and related issues News- The article explains the decision by the Supreme Court that allows unmarried women to… Continue reading We have come a long way on abortion rights in India

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