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About 9 PM Brief<\/strong>- With the 9 PM Daily Current affairs for UPSC brief we intend<\/span> to simplify the newspaper reading experience. In 9PM briefs, we provide our reader with a summary of all the important articles and editorials from three important newspapers namely The Hindu, Indian Express, and Livemint. This will provide you with analysis, broad coverage, and factual information from a Mains examination point of view.<\/p>\r\n About Factly<\/strong>- The Factly initiative covers all the daily news articles regarding Preliminary examination. This will be provided at the end of the 9 PM Brief.<\/p>\r\n Dear Aspirants,<\/p>\r\n We know for a fact that learning without evaluation is a wasted effort. Therefore, we request you to please go through both our initiatives i.e 9PM Briefs and Factly, then evaluate yourself through the 10PM Current Affairs Quiz.<\/p>\r\n We plan to integrate all our free daily initiatives to comprehensively support your success journey. Source: <\/b>click here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Syllabus: <\/b>GS 2<\/span><\/p>\n Synopsis: <\/b>The role of the newly appointed administrator of Lakshadweep is under controversy. Some of the recent steps go against the interest of people.<\/span><\/p>\n Introduction\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Lakshadweep is a group of 36 islands in the Arabian Sea totaling 32 square kilometers. It has had a calm existence as a Union Territory. But recent governance changes introduced by the government have become a cause of concern.<\/span><\/p>\n An administrator is a representative of the President in the Union Territory\u00a0like a Lieutenant Governor.<\/span><\/p>\n What are the controversial steps taken by administrator?<\/b><\/p>\n The draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021 empowers the Administrator to take over land and forcibly relocate people. It provides for strict punishments for those who resist. Following are some controversial steps taken by the administrator;<\/span><\/p>\n What are the issues involved?<\/b><\/p>\n Lakshadweep administrator is the first politician to become an Administrator. In the past five months, he has showcased a sole disrespect for the people\u2019s concerns and priorities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The conclusion\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Source: The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n Gs2: Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure,<\/p>\n Synopsis: <\/strong>Without a strong framework for \u2018Cooperative federalism\u2019 it is unlikely that the GST mechanism will survive in the future.<\/p>\n Background<\/strong><\/p>\n What are the issues hampering Cooperative Federalism in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n All these issues are hampering Cooperative Federalism in India.<\/p>\n What are the issues that are affecting the GST mechanism in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n Problems in GST<\/strong><\/p>\n Proponents of GST failed to factor in India\u2019s unique political economy and its ramifications. Striking a balance among the diverse interests of India\u2019s numerous parties in a larger political climate is significant along with the extension of revenue guarantee for the States for another five years to strengthen the GST mechanism in India.<\/p>\n Source<\/strong>: The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations.<\/strong><\/p>\n Synopsis: \u00a0<\/strong>Present Constitutional crisis in Nepal is an opportunity for India to engage with Nepal\u2019s political leadership. It can help them to establish a stable democratic rule in Nepal.<\/p>\n Background<\/strong><\/p>\n Recent developments leading to Political turmoil in Nepal<\/strong><\/p>\n How Domestic politics of Nepal is affecting India- Nepal ties?<\/strong><\/p>\n India has traditionally supported constitutionalism and multi-party democracy in Nepal. India needs to remain actively engaged with all the political actors, and avoid being perceived as partisan to ensure democratic rule in Nepal.<\/p>\n Source<\/b>: Click Here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Syllabus<\/b>: GS 3 – Challenges to internal security through communication networks<\/span><\/p>\n Synopsis<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n The Information Technology Rules, 2021 have now come into force. Social Media companies will lose their protection under Section 79 of the IT Act if they fail to comply with new rules.<\/span><\/p>\n Background<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n About the new IT rules<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n However, non-compliance with new rules would take away the protection granted to social media intermediaries under Section 79 of the IT Act.<\/span><\/p>\n What is Section 79 of the IT Act?<\/b><\/p>\n Genesis of Section 79<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n Global norms on safe harbour protection for social media intermediaries:<\/b><\/p>\n What\u2019s Next?<\/b><\/p>\n
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\nControversies Surrounding Administrator of Lakshadweep<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nCooperative Federalism is Necessary for the Success of GST in India<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nContinuing Political Turmoil in Nepal and Opportunity for India<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nNew IT Rules 2021- No protection under the Section 79 of IT Act upon Non compliance<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nNeed to revive the Cultural Mapping project<\/a><\/h3>\n