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
Tag: Polity
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
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
Four years after Article 370 abrogation: The unanswered, uncomfortable questions about India’s federalism
Source: The post is based on the article “Four years after Article 370 abrogation: The unanswered, uncomfortable questions about India’s federalism” published in “The Indian express” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, News: The author discusses concerns about India’s federalism due to the repeal of Article 370, including… Continue reading Four years after Article 370 abrogation: The unanswered, uncomfortable questions about India’s federalism
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
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
Express View on Delhi services Bill: A self-goal
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Delhi services Bill: A self-goal” published in “The Indian express” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. News: This article discusses the GNCTD Bill, which can allow the… Continue reading Express View on Delhi services Bill: A self-goal