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
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House clears tweaked law to set off undersea mineral hunt
Source: The post is based on the article “House clears tweaked law to set off undersea mineral hunt” published in Times of India on 4th August 2023. What is the News? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill,2023. What is Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill,2023?… Continue reading House clears tweaked law to set off undersea mineral hunt
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
Forest law amendments: Rich in rhetoric, poor in substance
Source– The post is based on the article “Forest law amendments: Rich in rhetoric, poor in substance” published in “The Indian Express” on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental Conservation News – The government is introducing the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023. Contents1 What led to the introduction of the Forest Conservation Act,… Continue reading Forest law amendments: Rich in rhetoric, poor in substance
Killer On The Train: Why was a railway cop his bosses say was suffering mental health issues, put on armed duty? RPF committee must answer
Source: The post is based on the article “Killer On The Train: Why was a railway cop his bosses say was suffering mental health issues, put on armed duty? RPF committee must answer” published in “Times of India” on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate News: An RPF… Continue reading Killer On The Train: Why was a railway cop his bosses say was suffering mental health issues, put on armed duty? RPF committee must answer
Not going to down – urbanisation in India
Source– The post is based on the article “Not going to down” published in “The Times of India” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation Relevance: Challenges faced by emerging urban centres News– The surge in India’s daily mean rainfall since the last week of June again showed up the poor state of urban India’s… Continue reading Not going to down – urbanisation in India
Who’s listening to the teacher? HEI Rankings aren’t
Source– The post is based on the article “Who’s listening to the teacher? HEI Rankings aren’t” published in the “The Times of India” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Higher education News– The article explains the issues related to the ranking system for educational institutions and… Continue reading Who’s listening to the teacher? HEI Rankings aren’t
BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim
Source: The post is based on the article “BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim” published in The Times of India on 28th July 2023. What is the News? Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) Prayagraj Centre have discovered a new plant species in the state of Sikkim named Pedicularis Revealiana.… Continue reading BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim
Prolific In Pacific: Small islands, big powers & an Indo-French option
Source: The post is based on the article “Prolific In Pacific: Small islands, big powers & an Indo-French option” published in “Times of India” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: The author discusses how France’s strong presence in the Indo-Pacific can… Continue reading Prolific In Pacific: Small islands, big powers & an Indo-French option
Mussoorie Misery
Source– The post is based on the article “Mussoorie Misery” published in “The Times of India” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography Relevance: Issues related to Himalayan ecosystem News- NGT has ordered the Dhami government to follow 19 recommendations for saving Mussoorie from destruction by construction and tourism. What are some of the recommendations… Continue reading Mussoorie Misery
