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
Tag: Polity
Details Awaited – Personal data protection bill this time does well to emphasise purpose limitation. But subsequent rules are the key
Source: The post is based on the article “Details Awaited – Personal data protection bill this time does well to emphasise purpose limitation. But subsequent rules are the key” published in The Times of India on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of… Continue reading Details Awaited – Personal data protection bill this time does well to emphasise purpose limitation. But subsequent rules are the key
Age of consent: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Bombay High Court said that it is high time India considered reducing the age of consent for sex. The court pointed out that after the enactment of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, many adolescents are being prosecuted for consensual relationships with minor… Continue reading Age of consent: Explained, pointwise
Apar Gupta writes: On Manipur, internet shutdown is no cure
Source: The post is based on the article “Apar Gupta writes: On Manipur, internet shutdown is no cure” published in “The Indian express” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2-Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; News: The author discusses the frequent internet shutdowns in India, which are meant… Continue reading Apar Gupta writes: On Manipur, internet shutdown is no cure
As Article 370 hearings begin in the Supreme Court, question of the ‘temporary’ provision
Source: The post is based on the article “As Article 370 hearings begin in the Supreme Court, question of the ‘temporary’ provision” published in “The Indian express” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, News: The article discusses the… Continue reading As Article 370 hearings begin in the Supreme Court, question of the ‘temporary’ provision
The dangers in the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill
Source– The post is based on the article “The dangers in the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill” published in the “The Hindu” on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Fundamental Rights News– The government is set to introduce the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill in Parliament. What is the importance… Continue reading The dangers in the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill
Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced in Lok Sabha. The Bill comes six years after the IIM Act, 2017 which declared the 20 IIMs across the country as “institutions of national importance” and conferred them with greater autonomy in both administration and academic functioning.… Continue reading Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Explained, pointwise
A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill” published in Business standard on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health News: This article discusses the Jan Vishwas Bill passed by Lok Sabha, which amends many provisions,… Continue reading A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill
16th Finance Commission: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The 16th Finance Commission is due to be set up shortly to determine how much of the Centre’s tax revenue should be given away to States (the vertical share) and how to distribute that among States (the horizontal sharing formula). Many critical changes have taken place since the constitution… Continue reading 16th Finance Commission: Explained, pointwise
Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir
Source: The post is based on the article “Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- fundamental rights & Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, News: In this article author discusses how the Manipur government’s internet shutdown harms citizens by limiting their fundamental… Continue reading Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir
