Is the government stifling the online gaming sector?
Despite its high growth potential, the online gaming sector faces a 28% GST burden, retrospective tax demands, and regulatory uncertainty, which could stifle startups, push users to illegal platforms, and hinder India’s global competitiveness. Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Taxation )
Kerala passes resolution against offshore mining
Environmental Concerns: Relevance : GS 2 (Governance & Federalism), GS 3 (Environment & Economy, Internal Securuty) Economic Implications: National Security Concerns: Political and Federalism Aspects: Legal and Policy Issues:
Supreme Court to examine plea against Rules on blocking of online content without notice
Background Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Judiciary, Fundamental Rights) Key Legal Provisions Challenged Petitioner’s Arguments Court’s Observations Implications
Visually challenged persons suitable for judicial service
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Social Issues, Judiciary) Impact on Judicial Service Recruitment: Context & Significance:
SC seeks regulatory steps against ‘vulgarity’ online
SC Directive on Online Content: Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Fundamental Rights) Implications:
Customs GST officers cannot make arrests arbitrarily on a whim
Context : The Supreme Court ruled that Customs and GST officers cannot arrest individuals arbitrarily and must meet a higher threshold before doing so. Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Governance) Implications:
Govt. questions petitions in apex court for lifetime ban on convicted politicians
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Governance) Government’s Stand Supreme Court’s Concerns Key Constitutional & Legal Aspects Arguments For Lifetime Ban Arguments Against Lifetime Ban
Panel seeks penalties to end proxy rule by male kin of women panchayat leaders
Background & Context Relevance : GS 2(Polity and Governance) Key Recommendations by Advisory Panel “Exemplary Penalties” for Proxy Leadership Multi-Pronged Strategy for Women’s Empowerment Accountability & Oversight Mechanisms Minimum Education Requirement Debate Challenges & Implications Conclusion
Why are PwDs worried about DPDP rules?
Key Concerns of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Challenges & Conflicts Practical Issues in Digital Data Handling Accessibility Issues Remain Unaddressed
The UGC’s mandate is to elevate not strangulate
Context: Relevance :GS 2(Education , Governance , Polity) Key Points of Contention: Critique of the UGC’s Broader Role: Broader Implications: Conclusion: