Data Localization
It is a concept that the personal data of a country’s residents should be processed and stored in that country. Some directives may restrict flow entirely, while others more leniently allow for conditional data sharing or data mirroring – in which only a copy has to be stored in the country. As of now, much […]
RBI: CUTS REVERSE REPO RATE BY 25 BASIS POINTS; NBFCS GET LIQUIDITY BOOSTER
Why in news? In a move to ease financial stress and to maintain adequate liquidity in the system, the Reserve Bank of India has announced several steps on 17th April 2020 including targeted long–term repo operations and providing special refinance to financial institutions like NABARD, SIDBI and National Housing Bank. The Reserve Bank of India […]
READ THEM THE RIOT ACT
Why in news? Delhi police did not responded well during riots and it allowed riots to become bigger. Note: No details are required to read from this article in the Newspaper Background: In Criminal Justice System Law enforcement agency plays a critical role in securing the safety of society. The policing system has been designed […]
TELEMEDICINE CAN REACH PATIENTS WHERE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE IS DIFFICULT
Significance of technology in the COVID-19 Crisis The world has very few devices left to fight COVID-19 with, but technology remains one of them. Whether it is the employ of state-of-the-art technology in the discovery of cures or vaccines, or traditional technology services to enhance health care and consultations, or even tools that keep people […]
INDIA MUST DO ALL IT CAN TO HELP THE MIGRANT WORKERS STRANDED IN WEST ASIA
Why in news? Around eight million people in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries constitute a unique cohort among Indian diaspora communities around the world. Significance of Indian workers in West Asia Around 50% of them are unskilled and another 30% are semi-skilled. Only a small minority of 20% of them are skilled and lucratively […]
MASKS, FINES FOR SPITTING: WINDOW TO NEW NORMAL
What are the changes that we see following COVID-19 guidelines? Among the guidelines for COVID-19 management issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 15th April 2020 are: Face covers are to be worn at all times at work or public spaces Those found spitting in public spaces will be fined All workplaces will have […]
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE SPECIAL ISSUES DURING VIRUS OUTBREAK
What are the unique challenges that people with disability face? People with disability have special issues in a situation like the spread of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). People with disability are a diverse group, experiencing different hardships in accessing information on prevention and risk of infection. They may not be eating properly and may experience […]
Adverse Impact of Global Warming on Food Crops
Global Warming associated with the increase in concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is one of the reasons for the increase in extreme weather events. Due to global warming agriculture sector is likely to be affected and climate change is expected to impact yields of agriculture crops in a business as usual scenario. Simulation […]
Completed Missions in 2019-20
During the current fiscal year of 2019-20, till date 11 out of the total targeted missions have been completed. Earth observation satellite- 4 Communication satellite- 1 Space science satellite- 1 PSLV- 4 GSLV MK III- 1 Indian Space Programme is focused on peaceful uses of Outer Space. Towards this, Space Technology should be used for […]
WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA
At present, India has 38 World Heritage Sites. The world heritage sites are well conserved and in good shape. Name of Site State Agra Fort (1983) Uttar Pradesh Ajanta Caves (1983) Maharashtra Ellora Caves (1983) Maharashtra Taj Mahal (1983) Uttar Pradesh Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984) Tamil […]