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Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill

The government has withdrawn the Personal Data Protection Bill from Parliament after several amendments were proposed by the Joint-Parliamentary Committee. What is Personal Data? Data can be broadly classified into two types: personal and non-personal data. Personal data pertains to characteristics, traits or attributes of identity, which can be used to identify an individual. Non-personal… Continue reading Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill

Making sense of the ‘freebies’ issue

Context Concern over ‘freebies’ in Indian politics has recently been expressed by those in the highest offices in the country. Issue of irrational freebies Challenge in defining freebies: There is often confusion on what constitutes ‘freebies’, with a number of services that the Government provides to meet its constitutional obligations towards citizens also being clubbed… Continue reading Making sense of the ‘freebies’ issue

RTI Act

Context Amidst renewed concern over its functioning across states, the Right to Information Act (RTI) is set to complete 17 years this October. Issues facing RTI Backlog of appeals: Issues include a huge backlog of second appeals, lengthy wait time for hearings, hesitancy in posting penalties and increasing opacity in the working of the commissions.… Continue reading RTI Act

Taiwan Crisis

As US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived upsetting China, India was keenly watching the developments, although it has not yet commented on it. What is the ‘One China’ policy? It is the diplomatic acknowledgment of China’s position that there is only one Chinese government. Taiwan’s government was set up by the Kuomintang, whose party logo… Continue reading Taiwan Crisis

What is the New START treaty?

Russia is ready for talks with the United States on nuclear arms control even as Moscow and Washington have remained locked in a tense stand-off over Russia’s actions in Ukraine. The New START, INF and the Open Skies …. Be clear about the differences of these treaties. For example- to check if their inception was… Continue reading What is the New START treaty?

Wildlife Protection Bill gets LS nod

The Lok Sabha passed the Wildlife (Protection), Amendment Bill, with no significant modifications to the version of the Bill presented in the House for discussion. What is the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? WPA provides for the protection of the country’s wild animals, birds and plant species, in order to ensure environmental and ecological security. It… Continue reading Wildlife Protection Bill gets LS nod

5G

The much-awaited auction for telecom spectrum, including for 5G airwaves, will begin tomorrow. Spectrums for auctions A total of 72,097.85 MHz (or 72 Ghz) of spectrum with a validity period of 20 years will be put on the block. Airwaves across low (600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300… Continue reading 5G

Corporal Punishment

Three private school teachers in Pune have been booked under the Juvenile Justice Act over allegedly thrashing three Class 10 students, and threatening to grade them poorly in internal assessments What is Corporal Punishment? By definition, corporal punishment means punishment that is physical in nature. There is NO statutory definition of ‘corporal punishment’ targeting children… Continue reading Corporal Punishment

Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

The Centre is set to launch a large-scale campaign to encourage Indians to fly the National Fag at their homes to mark the 75th Independence Day under the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign. Also, August 2 marks 146th birth anniversary of Pingali Venkayya, the designer of Pingali Venkayya. Har Ghar Tiranga ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is a… Continue reading Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

Manufacturing PMI hits 8-month high

India’s manufacturing sector rebounded in July, with sales and output growing at the fastest pace since November. The PMI quickened last month to 56.4, from June’s 9-month low of 53.9. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) PMI is an indicator of business activity — both in the manufacturing and services sectors. It is a survey-based measure that… Continue reading Manufacturing PMI hits 8-month high

How are Districts created?

The West Bengal cabinet has approved the creation of seven new districts in the state. What are Districts? India’s districts are local administrative units inherited from the British Raj. They generally form the tier of local government immediately below that of India’s subnational states and territories. A district is headed by a Deputy Commissioner/ Collector,… Continue reading How are Districts created?

Uncontrolled Descent of Space Debris

A Chinese booster rocket made an uncontrolled return to earth, leading to US furore against Beijing for not sharing information about the potentially hazardous object’s descent. Yet another Chinese irresponsibility Ending over a week of global anxiety and alarm, the debris from a large Chinese rocket – the Long March 5B — crashed to earth… Continue reading Uncontrolled Descent of Space Debris

Exercise AL NAJAH-IV

India and Oman will carry out a 13-day military exercise with a focus on counter-terror cooperation. Exercise AL NAJAH-IV This is the fourth edition of India-Oman joint military exercise ‘AL NAJAH-IV’. It is held between contingents of Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman is scheduled to take place at the Foreign Training Node… Continue reading Exercise AL NAJAH-IV

UN declares Access to Clean, Healthy Environment as Universal Human Right

Every person on the planet has the right to live in a clean, healthy environment, as declared United Nations (UN) in a historic resolution. Access to Clean, Healthy Environment The resolution recognizes the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment as a human right essential for the full enjoyment of all human rights and,… Continue reading UN declares Access to Clean, Healthy Environment as Universal Human Right

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