Yearly Archives: 2022
The Amendments to the IT Rules 2021
In News Recently,The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021). About IT Rules, 2021 India in 2021 replaced its decade old regulations on SMIs with the IT Rules, 2021 that were primarily aimed at placing obligations on […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 8& 10 GM mustard field trials to begin from rabi season For science and the farmer (Biotechnology) What are Genetically Modified( GM ) Crops?Advantages ,Disadvantages and Legal position of genetically modified crops in India,key analysis and way ahead . GS 2 […]
Fake news on social media
In Context Recently, Election Management Bodies (EMBs) expressed their expectation from social media sites to proactively flag fake news. More about the news International conference for EMBs: The Chief Election Commissioner was addressing an international conference for EMBs hosted by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The conference was held under the aegis of the […]
Digital Rupee
In News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that the first pilot in the Digital Rupee, Wholesale segment (e?-W) will commence on November 1, 2022. It also announced that the first pilot in the Digital Rupee – Retail segment is planned for launch within a month in select locations in closed user groups comprising […]
WHO Fungal Priority Pathogens List (FPPL)
In News Recently ,The World Health Organization (WHO)published a report highlighting the first-ever list of fungal “priority pathogens” – a catalogue of the 19 fungi that represent the greatest threat to public health. About The WHO fungal priority pathogens list (FPPL) is the first global effort to systematically prioritise fungal pathogens, considering the unmet research […]
Decentralising MGNREGS
In Context Recently, an internal study commissioned by the Ministry of Rural Development has advised the decentralisation of MGNREGS. Major highlights of the study The study argued for decentralisation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) which will allow for more “flexibility” at the ground level. It was the report of the […]
National Unity Day
In News The Prime Minister of India paid homage to Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity and participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas-related events. About National Unity Day Every year, October 31 is marked as National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in India to observe Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. It was introduced […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 2 Celebrating 3 years of UT Ladakh (Polity & Governance) Go through the key initiatives taken after the abrogation of Article 370, significance of Ladakh, Go through the map of JK and also get to know about the boundary disputes b/w India-China […]
Recurring controversy about Governor’s role in state
In News Kerala Governor and the State government have major differences over multiple issues. About The role, powers, and discretion of the Governor’s Office in multiple States have been the subject of constitutional, political, and legal debate for decades. Recent Controversy The latest controversy has arisen after the Kerala Governor sought the resignation of several […]
Daily Current Affairs
- News In Short 24-10-2024
- Stubble Burning Violates Article 21: SC
- SC Upholds State’s Power to Regulate Industrial Alcohol
- Adoption of Kazan Declaration at 16th BRICS Summit
- Cyclone Dana to Hit Odisha and West Bengal