Static Quiz 23 July 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 July 2024
CONTENTS A Case for Regulating Gig-Based Work Context: The Karnataka government’s plan to introduce legislation for the benefit of gig workers is a welcome and necessary move. This action directly challenges three major myths perpetuated by the gig and platform industry. A clear and concrete understanding of the gig-based work is necessary in order to […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 July 2024
CONTENTS Making India’s Democratic Digital Infrastructure Shock-Proof Context: A bright light was shed on the world’s reliance on information technologies on July 19, when supermarkets, banks, hospitals, airports, and many other services experienced a simultaneous blackout due to a glitch in a commonly used software solution. News of the issue and the resulting downtime quickly […]
Current Affairs Quiz 20 July 2024
Current Affairs 20 July 2024
CONTENTS Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 Context: Recently, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 has been generally well-received by the industry due to its straightforward compliance structure. However, the requirement for verifiable parental consent before processing children’s data has caused some friction between the industry and the government. Relevance: GS II: Polity […]
PIB Summaries 20 July 2024
CONTENTS The Voicebox Programme Context: Recently, the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has joined hands with Netflix India to launch an upskilling program for voice-over artists in India called “The Voicebox”. Relevance: Facts for Prelims The Voicebox Programme Overview National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Key Facts Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) Program Context: The […]
Static Quiz 20 July 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 July 2024
CONTENTS High Seas Treaty: A Crucial Step for Marine Biodiversity Protection Context: Despite their importance in terms of regulation of climate patterns and maintenance of biodiversity, the high seas—areas of the ocean beyond national jurisdictions—are largely unprotected and poorly managed. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement addresses this issue. Under the United Nations Convention […]
Current Affairs Quiz 19 July 2024
Current Affairs 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Formation of Shadow Cabinet in Odisha Context: The leader of the Opposition (LoP) and president of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has recently established a ‘shadow cabinet’ consisting of 50 BJD Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Odisha. This move follows the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) recent electoral successes in the state and signifies […]