Why we need to build a framework for global digital governance

Source– The post is based on the article “Why we need to build a framework for global digital governance” published in The Indian Express on 20th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Science and Technology Relevance– About digital governance News– The article explains the need for global cooperation in the field of digital governance. Contents1 What is… Continue reading Why we need to build a framework for global digital governance

Supreme Court’s basic structure doctrine in a new context

Source– The post is based on the article “Supreme Court’s basic structure doctrine in a new context” published in The Indian Express on 20th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Constitution Relevance– About basic structure doctrine News– The article explains the evolution of basic structure doctrine. It also provides insights into evolution of judicial viewpoint about… Continue reading Supreme Court’s basic structure doctrine in a new context

Can Indian universities and colleges take up the task of producing workers for the knowledge society?

Source: The post is based on an article “Can Indian universities and colleges take up the task of producing workers for the knowledge society?” published in The Indian Express on 20th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to education Relevance: problems associated with higher educational institutions and ways to solve the problems. News: The University Grants Commission has… Continue reading Can Indian universities and colleges take up the task of producing workers for the knowledge society?

The controversy over NAAC’s system for assessing higher education

Source: The post is based on the article “The controversy over NAAC’s system for assessing higher education” published in Indian Express on 20th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NAAC?3 Can all higher educational institutes apply for accreditation?4 How is the accreditation process carried out?5 What are the alternative accreditation approaches being… Continue reading The controversy over NAAC’s system for assessing higher education

Indians prefer religious organisations, beggars for making donations: survey

Source: The post is based on the article “Indians prefer religious organisations, beggars for making donations: survey” published in Indian Express on 20th September 2022. What is the News? Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP),Ashoka University has released a  report titled “How India Gives 2020-21’. What are the key findings of the report? Indians… Continue reading Indians prefer religious organisations, beggars for making donations: survey

What are the ‘colour revolutions’ that China’s Xi Jinping has warned against?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are the ‘colour revolutions’ that China’s Xi Jinping has warned against?” published in Indian Express on 20th September 2022. What is the News? The Chinese President has appealed to Russia, India and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) to cooperate with each other in order… Continue reading What are the ‘colour revolutions’ that China’s Xi Jinping has warned against?

There are better ways than cheetahs to revive ecosystems

Source: The post is based on the articles “The Cheetah moment” and “There are better ways than cheetahs to revive ecosystems” published in The Indian Express on 19th September 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Species reintroduction News: The article explains the recent government project of Cheetah reintroduction to India. Eight African cheetahs were recently reintroduced to… Continue reading There are better ways than cheetahs to revive ecosystems

How investigating agencies deal with the spread of objectionable content on the social media

Source: The post is based on the article “How investigating agencies deal with the spread of objectionable content on social media” published in Indian Express on 19th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the first step to tackling objectionable content that goes viral?3 What happens after the social media intermediaries are identified?4… Continue reading How investigating agencies deal with the spread of objectionable content on the social media

Govt to set up panel to study status of Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and Islam

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt to set up panel to study status of Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and Islam” published in Indian Express on 19th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What has been the government’s response to this?4 Has this matter been taken up before by the… Continue reading Govt to set up panel to study status of Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and Islam

To curb use of chemical fertilizers, Govt to give nod to PM PRANAM

Source: The post is based on the article “To curb use of chemical fertilizers, Govt to give nod to PM PRANAM” published in Indian Express on 19th September 2022. What is the News? The Union government intends to launch a scheme — named PM PRANAM — to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by incentivising… Continue reading To curb use of chemical fertilizers, Govt to give nod to PM PRANAM

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