New Insurance Sector FDI rules set
Context: The government expects foreign direct investment to pick up pace in the insurance sector, as most regulations have been amended to give effect to 74 per cent FDI limit. With the government defining the management and control criteria for Indian insurance companies through a gazette notification, the Finance Ministry expects the sector to be […]
SC on Complete registration of unorganized workers
Context: The Supreme Court asked the Centre and states to complete the registration of unorganised workers, who had to return to their native villages after the Covid-induced national lockdown last year, “as early as possible” so that they “are able to reap the benefit of different” welfare schemes. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development […]
India in touch with Dominica on Choksi’s repatriation
Context: India is in contact with the government of Dominica regarding the possibility of repatriating diamantaire Mehul Choksi who is wanted for defrauding banks in India. However, Dominica announced that Mr. Choksi will be sent back to Antigua as the request for repatriation came from the Antiguan authorities. India has friendly ties with both Antigua […]
OHCHR: Israeli strikes in Gaza may be war crimes
Context: The UN rights chief said that Israeli forces may have committed war crimes in the latest, 11-day war with the militant group Hamas that rules the Gaza Strip, while also pointing that Hamas’ indiscriminate rocketing during the conflict was also a clear violation of the rules of war. The remarks by Michelle Bachelet, the […]
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NATIONAL DIGITAL HEALTH MISSION (NDHM) Focus: GS II- Health Why in news? PM chairs high level meeting to review progress of National Digital Health Mission. About NDHM: Nodal: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The NDHM is a complete digital health ecosystem. Key features — Health ID, Personal health records, Digi Doctor Health facility registry. At […]
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Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 27 May 2021
Contents WhatsApp against traceability clause in IT Rules 2021 WhatsApp against traceability clause in IT Rules 2021 Context: WhatsApp’s lawsuit taking the Indian government to court over the traceability clause in the new IT Rules 2021 has been filed in the Delhi High Court. The new IT rules include a traceability clause that requires social […]
WhatsApp against traceability clause in IT Rules 2021
Context: WhatsApp’s lawsuit taking the Indian government to court over the traceability clause in the new IT Rules 2021 has been filed in the Delhi High Court. The new IT rules include a traceability clause that requires social media platforms to locate “the first originator of the information” if required by authorities. Relevance: GS-II: Polity […]
27th May 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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