{"id":74942,"date":"2020-12-31T21:00:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T15:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=74942"},"modified":"2020-12-31T18:19:45","modified_gmt":"2020-12-31T12:49:45","slug":"9-pm-daily-current-affairs-brief-december-31-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/9-pm-daily-current-affairs-brief-december-31-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief \u2013 December 31, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Good evening dear reader<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-blue\">\r\n<p><strong>About 9 PM Brief<\/strong>- With the <span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><strong>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<p>Dear Aspirants,<\/p>\r\n<p>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<p>We plan to integrate all our free daily initiatives to comprehensively support your success journey.<br \/><strong>Happy Learning!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>GS \u2013 Paper 2<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Approach of India and China on Nepal\u2019s political crisis<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Analysis of India\u2019s Foreign policy in 2020<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GS \u2013 Paper 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Impact of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) on the rights of people<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>More genome sequencing to study the spread of the variants<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Path to economic recovery of India<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>9 PM for Preliminary examination<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>https:\/\/factly.forumias.com\/factly-news-articles-for-december-31-2020\/<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"note1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/approach-of-india-and-china-on-nepals-political-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Approach of India and China on Nepal\u2019s political crisis\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/Home\/ShareArticle?OrgId=GLH84E5FU.1&amp;imageview=0\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Syllabus:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">GS 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Synopsis:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beijing and New Delhi are adopting different approach towards China after Nepal\u2019s prime minister decided to dissolve Parliament.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Background:<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Supreme Court has given Mr. Oli some time to explain his actions. It is yet to decide on putting a stay on the election process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Ever since Nepal adopted its new Constitution in 2015, there have been quite a few instances where politics has reached a tipping point.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> One of the examples is, Mr. Dahal\u2019s walk out of a coalition government with Mr. Oli in 2016.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>What is China\u2019s stance?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Beijing\u2019s sent a senior delegation of<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0the Communist Party of China to Kathmandu shortly after Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli\u2019s decision to dissolve Parliament.\u00a0It indicates that China is prepared to interfere in Nepal\u2019s politics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Chinese delegation met political leaders of Nepal with a definite task of\u00a0trying to reverse the split in the party\u00a0and convince Mr. Oli and his rivals to patch up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> This move of Chinese government flickered protests in Kathmandu. Though China is at a risk of losing popular goodwill in Nepal due to this move, it is equally surprising that\u00a0both groups in Nepal were willing to meet the Chinese delegation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>What is India\u2019s stance?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is evident that India is not playing its traditional leading role in Nepal but it is also not facing hatred for spoiling the situation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>India has a historical understanding of the main players in Nepali politics;\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">thus, it has chosen to be more logical and controlled.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Mr. Oli and Mr. Dahal, both reached out to India and<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0are engaging with the government about the happenings in Nepal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Mr Oli reached out to India months after the map controversy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mr. Dahal has been a close Indian confederate during this period.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The present positive situation gives New Delhi a little more space to consider its moves, to bring instability. Stability in Nepal\u2019s polity is crucial for their better relations with India in the long term as their prosperity is closely interlinked.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"note1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/analysis-of-indias-foreign-policy-in-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Analysis of India\u2019s Foreign policy in 2020<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Synopsis<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">: An analysis of India\u2019s foreign policy for the year 2020 has been put forward.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Source:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/straws-in-the-wind-in-south-block\/article33456439.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">The Hindu<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India\u2019s interests, Indian Diaspora.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The various developments that have\u00a0affected Indian foreign policy decisions\u00a0are,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The emergence of the\u00a0COVID-19 pandemic that led to severe restrictions on travel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Deadlock over the continuing occupation of Indian territory by China that witnessed violence at\u00a0Galwanvalley.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The\u00a0unsettled situation in the U.S., with only three weeks to go for Joe Biden to be sworn in as President.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The game-changing developments in West Asia, the progress in\u00a0Israel-Saudi bilateral relation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>How impactful were the India\u2019s Foreign policy decision during the year 2020?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">India\u2019s Foreign policy as a result of various global developments had its own pros and cons. Some decisions that we took raised our status in the global arena as a rising global superpower whereas some decisions have invited criticisms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>First, <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">India\u2019s efforts towards pandemic recovery through India\u2019s\u00a0pandemic diplomacy\u00a0have made a positive impact.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> India helped many countries with relief supplies, medicines, and equipment during the pandemic. For example, supply of hydroxychloroquine and paracetamol to other countries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> India has also contributed immensely to\u00a0international mobility and migration during\u00a0the pandemic. For example, we supported the movement of more than 1,10,000 foreigners out of India to 120 countries while, more than 2.5 million citizens were facilitated to return to India.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Second<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, India\u2019s\u00a0stress on multilateralism and international cooperation have\u00a0been appreciated.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Third, India has been increasingly involved in adequately\u00a0securitizing foreign policy by\u00a0integration of foreign and defence policies, a new dimension to policymaking for settling border disputes. For example,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The visit of the Chief of the Army Staff and the Foreign Secretary to Myanmar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The visits of the Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing, the Chief of the Army Staff, and the Foreign Secretary to Nepal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Third<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, in few examples, India was seen as distancing itself from globalisation and\u00a0moving towards\u00a0protectionism\u00a0as against the\u00a0rules of Free trade.\u00a0For example,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The concept of \u201cAtmanirbharta\u201d to reducing dependence on countries like China.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> India\u2019s decision to keep out of the\u00a0Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership has stating that globalization and trade agreements have resulted in\u00a0de-industrialization\u00a0in certain sectors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Fourth<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the visible\u00a0intolerance towards international criticism had made other countries to express displeasure over India\u2019s action. For example, two boycotts by Mr. Jaishankar have been seen as an increased intolerance of external criticism.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The first was his decision not to meet Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal owing to her critical view on the Kashmir issue. Senator Bernie Sanders and Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris, now Vice-President-elect, criticized India for \u2018silencing\u2019 its critic. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The second was his decision to boycott\u00a0Ministerial meeting on COVID-19 convened by Canada. The reason for the boycott was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau\u2019s statement on the agitation of Indian farmers which is significant to interference in our internal affairs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, India\u2019s policy is to be supportive of our diaspora abroad and we need to showcase tolerance towards such criticism from abroad.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"note1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/impact-of-facial-recognition-technology-frt-on-the-rights-of-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Impact of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) on the rights of people<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Source-\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/Home\/ShareArticle?OrgId=GJV84EC8L.1&amp;imageview=0\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><strong>The Hindu<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Syllabus- GS 3 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Synopsis<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211; The rapid use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) by law enforcement without proper guidelines and regulation, will have many negative impacts on people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Introduction-<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> In recent times the facial recognition tracking (FRT) systems has seen rapid development.\u00a0Central and State governments across India are using 16 different facial recognition tracking (FRT) systems\u00a0for surveillance, security or authentication of identity.\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> FRT uses algorithms to extract data points from a face to create its\u202fdigital signature. This signature is compared with an existing database to find possible matches.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Still, there are no specific laws or guidelines to regulate the use of this potentially invasive technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> As facial recognition technology use grows, so do privacy fears.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As a result, the FRT system poses a huge threat to the fundamental rights to privacy and freedom of speech and expression.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>How FRT invades the fundamental rights to privacy and freedom of speech and expression?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The rapid growth of this technology has triggered a much-needed debate. These systems need a huge amount of sensitive personal data and biometric information, and their existence is at odds with the user\u2019s privacy. Here are some concerning points about why people should worry about the use of facial recognition technology in public spaces.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>The FRT system violates right to privacy-<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">As per the\u00a0Puttaswamy\u00a0judgment, Privacy is a fundamental right, even on public spaces.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Large-scale recordings, storing and analyzing of images\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">undermines this right\u202fbecause it means it won\u2019t be possible to anything in public without the state knowing about it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>It operates without a clear legal or regulatory framework<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-There is a lack of detailed and specific information as to how facial recognition is actually used.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The system has no legal backing, claims Internet Freedom Foundation [IFF], which has recently issued notices to the Union home ministry and NCRB over the legality of the system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> If the police\u00a0has detained or arrested any person with the use of the FRT system, then there is not proper guidelines\/set of\u00a0SOP\u00a0of what to do.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Function creep surveillance<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211; Function creeps\u201d occurs when information is used for a purpose that is not the original intended.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Use of facial recognition software in India began benevolently for identify missing children. Now it is being used for all kinds of surveillance. This shift from locating missing children to identifying rioters happened without any legal sanction or due planning and procedure which it a function creep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>It has a chilling effect on our democratic rights<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Blanket surveillance can deter individuals from attending public protests. It can stifle participation in political protests and campaigns for change. And it can discourage nonconformist behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> This chilling effect is a serious infringement on the\u00a0right to freedom of assembly, association, and expression.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>It is often inaccurate<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211; t is not 100% accurate and there can be \u201cmisidentification (false positive) and failure to identify (false negative).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> In case of a false positive- the algorithm said photos of two different people showed the same person<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> In case of a false negative- the algorithm failed to correctly detect that two photos showed the same person.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>What is the International experience on FRTs?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>US has taken steps to prevent The Facial Recognition Technology\u2019s weaponization<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0by law enforcement against a section of people.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Many US cities and states have\u00a0banned public agencies from\u00a0using facial recognition and passed legislation to demand more transparency on how police use surveillance tools.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Microsoft followed\u00a0Amazon and IBM, have decided to limit the use of its facial-recognition systems and\u00a0not to sell it to police departments until there is a federal law regulating it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>What is the way forward?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With so many concerns about facial recognition technology and desperately need a more prominent conversation on its impact on people\u2019s rights and civil liberties. Without proper regulation, such systems of mass surveillance will erode democratic liberties and threaten the rights of lakhs of Indians<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"note1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/more-genome-sequencing-to-study-the-spread-of-the-variants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>More genome sequencing to study the spread of the variants<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Source-\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/Home\/ShareArticle?OrgId=GLH84E5FG.1&amp;imageview=0\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><strong>The Hindu<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Syllabus-\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">GS 3\u00a0-\u202f\u00a0Science\u00a0and Technology \u2013 developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Synopsis-<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is need for more genome sequencing from samples from all over the world in order to come up with effective approaches to control and prevent COVID-19 infections.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Background-<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> A new variant\u202fof the pandemic SARS-CoV-2\u202fcoronavirus\u202fis spreading rapidly in Britain and prompting high levels of concern<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Six samples of the recent U.K. returnees have been found to be positive with a variant of\u202fSARS- CoV-2 virus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> From 25 Nov-23 Dec, about 33,000 passengers landed at various Indian airports from the U.K. So far, only 114 have been found positive and\u202fsamples have been sent to 10 INSACOG (Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium) labs for genome sequencing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thus, only through detailed epidemiological studies combined with genome sequencing data can we confirm the presence and spread of the variant in India.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>What are the findings related to new stain of coronavirus and will it cause concern in India?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The genomic analysis undertaken by the COVID-19 Genomics U.K. Consortium found that-<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong> First. The new variant of coronavirus is named &#8220;VUI 202012\/01&#8221; <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and is defined by a set of\u202f23\u202fchanges or mutations.\u202fAmong the 23\u202fmutations, the two of which are particularly worrisome\u202fand specifically N501Y makes is more transmissible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> It includes a genetic mutation in the &#8220;spike&#8221; protein that can lead to an easy and immediate spread of the virus, making it deadlier. This new variant has 17 mutations that affect the shape of the virus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Second, <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u00a0is about 70% more transmissible-\u202fThe variant has the potential to increase the number of people a person can infect\u202fby over 0.4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">However,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">it might not be able to spread wildly in India as a sizeable percentage of people are already infected.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Read more\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/mutated-covid-19-strain-of-uk-spreads-faster\/\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Mutation in Coronavirus<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Why it is important to undertake more genome sequencing of the virus?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The genome sequencing study would determine if the COVID patients are carrying the existing strain of SARS-CoV-2 or the mutant strain.<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>First, to understand the evolving nature of the virus<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">So far, we are doing very less frequent genomic sequencing\u202fcompared to western nations. For instance, in England, around 10 percent of the infected virus samples are sequenced to study the nature of the virus.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Second, to find an immune escape variant <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">of the SARS-CoV-2, [which means a mutation in the virus that allows it to evade the immune system]\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> One of the immune escape variants found in genomes from India,\u00a0known as N440K variant\u00a0\u2014 was found to be in 2.1 percent of the gene sequences in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Third, The N501Y mutation <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">can arise independently here in India. Hence more genome sequencing and genomic epidemiology is needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Steps were taken by the Indian Government regarding this- <\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The genomic surveillance consortium (INSACOG) has been recommended for laboratory and epidemiological surveillance of circulating strains of the SARS-CoV-2 in India.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Under this initiative,\u00a05 percent of the positive cases will\u00a0be tested for Whole Genome Sequencing, from all the States and UT.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>What is the way forward?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Genome sequencing is very much important of the higher percentage of the samples to understand the evolving nature of the virus.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"note1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/path-to-economic-recovery-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Path to economic recovery of India\u00a0<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Source:<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/covid-19-india-economy-growth-7126878\/\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Indian Express<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gs3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Synopsis:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government should adopt a fiscal stimulus Path\u00a0for\u00a0the economic recovery of India,\u00a0to make our economy grow at 9% GDP in the coming years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The impact of the pandemic has\u00a0pushed India to impose stringent lockdown measures to save millions of lives of Indian citizens but it\u2019s after effect has caused massive\u00a0economic disruption.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> This has resulted in fall of GDP by around 7.5 percent for this full year which has dented our aspiration to become a$5 trillion economy by 2024.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Though nothing much can be done for what has happened, in the coming years India needs to get back to the trend line of growth (pre-COVID years) to sustain the aspiration of our young population.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>How different sectors are performing currently?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The sectors which have shown a positive sign of recovery are<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Pharmaceuticals and chemicals, the FMCG sector, the two-wheeler sector, Construction equipment\u2019s driven by rural demand from sales to individuals, Capital goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> In contrast, Sectors that are still struggling for a full recovery are<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Mainly, the travel and tourism sector, real estate and construction sector, and retail which are significantly high employment sectors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>So, what steps must the government take? <\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Though the recovery underway is solid, but we need measures to sustain and deepen it. The government can do three things.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>First, the government should resort to fiscal stimulus by<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> paying long-overdue government bills. Few examples are,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Distribute the\u00a0pending tax refunds, pay the bills of all companies (large and small), pay off the many\u00a0arbitration award spending\u00a0where the government has lost cases, and pay state governments their\u00a0pending GST dues.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Second, invest in public health infrastructure and<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0centre should finance state government efforts to build an extensive public health network.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> While this will equip as to handle a possible second wave of the virus, on the other, it will spread confidence.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Also, it is essential for the government to work in partnership with private sector hospitals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>Third, invest massively in infrastructures such as roads, ports, logistics<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Areas, where investment can be channelised, are,<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> By Providing decent, accessible housing to improve the living conditions in slums across our cities by providing right\u00a0public-private program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> By providing cheap connectivity into our cities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Even, the\u00a020 trillion infrastructure pipeline project\u00a0that requires massive funding can be considered.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>How the funds for the above will be sourced?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>To mobilize its resources <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">that are needed to finance the above measures, the government can opt for a huge privatization programme (Disinvestment)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Under this program, the government should intend to reduce its share-holding to 26 percent across public-sector banks, steel companies, oil companies, and every manufacturing company and hotel it currently owns.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> This announcement might\u00a0trigger a big rally in the stock prices of PSUs, increasing return.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <strong>To stem the protests due to big reforms,<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">we are witnessing currently, the government should\u00a0choose democratic methods for implementing\u00a0them such as use of\u00a0discussion papers for public comment, the debate in Parliament.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We need to act swiftly to regain from stunted recovery. We must use our\u00a0economic crisis as an opportunity\u00a0to set some bigger things right that we have ignored for too long.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>https:\/\/factly.forumias.com\/factly-news-articles-for-december-31-2020\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS \u2013 Paper 2\u00a0 Approach of India and China on Nepal\u2019s political crisis Analysis of India\u2019s Foreign policy in 2020 GS \u2013 Paper 3\u00a0 Impact of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) on the rights of people More genome sequencing to study the&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/9-pm-daily-current-affairs-brief-december-31-2020\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief \u2013 December 31, 2020<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":71653,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-9-pm-brief","category-public","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/website-banners-9-PM-DAILY-BRIEF-1-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1","views":{"total":0,"cached_at":"","cached_date":1704941542},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74942","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74942"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74942\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71653"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74942"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74942"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74942"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}