Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud

Source– The post is based on the article “Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Basics of cyber security Relevance– Use of biometrics for security News– The article explains the use of Voice Technology for improving cybersecurity Contents1 What is the status of bank and cyber… Continue reading Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud

Remote EVM to enable migrants to vote outside their States

Source: The post is based on the article “Election Commission says ready with remote EVM which will enable migrants to vote outside their States” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Election Commission of India has announced that it has developed a prototype for a Multi-Constituency Remote Electronic Voting… Continue reading Remote EVM to enable migrants to vote outside their States

Laboured wages – Any delay in funds to be paid to States for MGNREGS payments is unethical

Source: The post is based on the article “Laboured wages – Any delay in funds to be paid to States for MGNREGS payments is unethical” published in The Hindu on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these… Continue reading Laboured wages – Any delay in funds to be paid to States for MGNREGS payments is unethical

India must build awareness on population control

Source: The post is based on the article “India must build awareness on population control” published in The Hindu on 29th December 2022.  Syllabus: GS1- Population and associated issues  Relevance: Issues related to population control and family planning  News: The article explains the debates and discourses around population control in India.  India was among the… Continue reading India must build awareness on population control

Government gives official recognition to Esports

Source: The post is based on the article “Government gives official recognition to Esports” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has officially recognised e-sports as part of the ‘Multi-sport’ event. What are E-sports? Esports (Electronic Sports) is a competitive sport where gamers use their physical… Continue reading Government gives official recognition to Esports

Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022: A failed attempt at decriminalisation

Source: The post is based on the article “A failed attempt at decriminalisation” published in The Hindu on 29th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022?3 How will the Bill help in ease of doing business?4 What are the criticisms against the bill? What… Continue reading Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022: A failed attempt at decriminalisation

Explained | The recommendation to ban the sale of single cigarettes

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The recommendation to ban the sale of single cigarettes” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in its latest report has recommended several measures to reduce the use of tobacco products.… Continue reading Explained | The recommendation to ban the sale of single cigarettes

Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South

Source– The post is based on the article “Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Regional groupings and agreements affecting India interest Relevance – India and Africa relationship in context of its increasing importance in global affairs News– The article explains… Continue reading Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South

A retelling of the Indian migrant worker’s plight

Source– The post is based on the article “A retelling of the Indian migrant worker’s plight” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian diaspora and vulnerable sections of population Relevance–  Issues related to emigration News– The article explains the status of immigration across the world. It also explains the challenges faced… Continue reading A retelling of the Indian migrant worker’s plight

What is the CAG audit report on Assam’s NRC?

Source: This post is created based on the article “What is the CAG audit report on Assam’s NRC?” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Transparency and accountability News: CAG has flagged issues in the NRC exercise carried out in Assam. What are issues highlighted by… Continue reading What is the CAG audit report on Assam’s NRC?

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