IT Amendment Rules 2023
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Mains Question Examine critically how the 2023 IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules will affect press freedom, free speech, and the relationship between the government and the media. What amendment […]
About The Second Space Age
Context: Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers etc Mains Question Discuss the potential of the space sector and its related issues in the context of India. Also, make some recommendations for solutions to these problems. (250 Words). Key Takeaways: […]
About The UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF)
Context: India is the fourth highest donor to UN Democracy Fund, which funds at least 68 projects worldwide linked to the Open Society Foundation. Relevance: GS II: International Relations What is the UN Democracy Fund? Source: Indian Express
About The Vibrant Village Programme
Context: Recently, Union home Minister launches vibrant villages program on China border in Arunachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Dimensions of the Article: About Vibrant Village Programme Focus areas Need of such scheme: -Source: The Hindu
Public Interest Immunity Claims Proceeding
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India ruled on the use of sealed cover proceedings in courts and the telecast ban of a Malayalam channel. The Court criticised the government for silencing voices in the media and reducing constitutional rights and procedural guarantees of a fair hearing. The Court also devised an alternative procedure for […]
Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur
Context: The Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru of the Sikhs, is being celebrated on April 11. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About Guru Tegh Bahadur: The Guru’s times Run-in with the Mughals Travels beyond Punjab The guru’s martyrdom Source: Indian Express
LIGO-India Project
Context: Recently, the government approved the construction of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) project after seven years of in-principle approval. It will be built by the Department of Atomic Energy and the Department of Science and Technology with the U.S. National Science Foundation and several national and international research institutions. Relevance: GS III: Science […]
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Personalities in News Why in News? The Prime Minister, has paid tribute to the great social reformer, philosopher and writer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary. About Jyotirao Phule: The Phules’ endeavours and legacy Satyashodhak Samaj
About The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? The Prime Minister expressed happiness over the impact of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and said that what can be greater happiness than the smile that Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has spread on the faces of our farmer brothers and sisters. About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima […]
State Energy Efficiency Index Report 2021-22
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy released the report of the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22 in New Delhi. State Energy Efficiency Index Report: Key highlights: Bureau of Energy Efficiency: