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[18th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The legal gaps in India’s unregulated AI surveillance

PYQ Relevance: Q) “The emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government”. Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment:  UPSC Mains have focused on the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution)’ (in 2020), and ‘different types of cyber crimes ’ (2021). In 2019, India announced plans to create… Continue reading [18th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The legal gaps in India’s unregulated AI surveillance

India and Sri Lanka need to go beyond the stated positions

Why in the News? Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to India, his first international trip as per tradition, underscores the continuity in India-Sri Lanka bilateral relations. What are the current China-related challenges in India-Sri Lanka relations? Geopolitical Tensions: Sri Lanka’s historical ties with China, particularly during the Mahinda Rajapaksa regime, have raised concerns… Continue reading India and Sri Lanka need to go beyond the stated positions

Why the government could discontinue the sovereign gold scheme?

Why in the News? Sovereign gold bonds provide a safer and more cost-effective alternative to holding physical gold, as they reduce risks and storage expenses. However, the central government is considering discontinuing the SGB scheme. What is the Sovereign Gold Bond scheme? About GOI launched it on October 30, 2015. Structural Mandate Nodal Agency: Ministry… Continue reading Why the government could discontinue the sovereign gold scheme?

Landslides

Landslides: Movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope under the direct influence of gravity. It is estimated that 30% of the world’s landslides occur in the Himalayan ranges. In the Nilgiris alone, unprecedented rains in the region triggered about 100 landslides. The mean rate of land loss is to the… Continue reading Landslides

Urban Floods

Urban Floods: It is caused by the combination of meteorological, hydrological and human factors. Flood peaks from 1.8 to 8 times and flood volumes by up to 6 times. Nodal Ministry: Min. of Housing and Urban Affairs (MHUA) States Prone: Types of Urban Floods: Criteria to Declare: In India, the criteria to declare an urban… Continue reading Urban Floods

[pib] National Wildlife Health Policy

Why in the News? The Central Zoo Authority has initiated the development of the National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP) through a consultative workshop held in New Delhi. About the National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP): Details An initiative launched by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to improve wildlife health and control zoonotic diseases. CZA, established in… Continue reading [pib] National Wildlife Health Policy

IPBES Report, 2024

Why in the News? The 11th plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) took place in Namibia to discuss key scientific findings and evidence addressing the global biodiversity crisis. About IPBES IPBES aims to improve the interface between science and policy on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Membership: Comprises over 130… Continue reading IPBES Report, 2024

US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

Why in the News? Bitcoin surged to a record high of over $107,000 after President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed plans to create a US bitcoin reserve, boosting investor excitement. Do you know? The legal status of cryptocurrency in India is uncertain. RBI has warned against cryptocurrencies, citing risks to investors and confirming they are not legal… Continue reading US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

[17th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Levy a higher GST rate on tobacco, sugared beverages

PYQ Relevance: Q) “Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on major issues like the Conflict of interest in the public sector (2017) and Life Expectancy (2022). Tobacco is responsible for approximately… Continue reading [17th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Levy a higher GST rate on tobacco, sugared beverages

India’s wage challenge has shifted from chronic to immediate

Why in the news?  India’s Rural low wages pose a significant challenge, but adopting a ground-level perspective on employers’ daily realities highlights policy measures to increase the number of high-productivity employers. What are the root causes of the current wage stagnation in India? Economic Structure: The shift from agriculture to non-farm jobs has not been… Continue reading India’s wage challenge has shifted from chronic to immediate

The hidden cost of greenwashing the Indian Railways

Why in the news? The ‘Mission 100% Electrification’ project is like chasing an unrealistic dream of becoming a green railway, leading to many usable diesel locomotives becoming unnecessary. What are the key points of the report?  Export of Repurposed Locomotives: RITES Ltd. is exporting six refurbished broad-gauge diesel locomotives to African railways after complex gauge… Continue reading The hidden cost of greenwashing the Indian Railways

Olive Ridley Turtles

Why in the News? Carcasses of Olive Ridley turtles have been found along the Visakhapatnam coast during their breeding season, raising concerns about their conservation. About Olive Ridley Turtles: Details Olive Ridley turtles are sea turtles known for their olive-colored carapace. They are carnivorous, primarily feeding on jellyfish, crustaceans, and mollusks. Unique mass nesting behavior… Continue reading Olive Ridley Turtles

[pib] Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Program

Why in the News? The Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) has facilitated a collaboration between the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Trois Infotech on the development of “Face Recognition Using Drone” technology. About Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF): Details Launched on October 1, 2022 under the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), Ministry of… Continue reading [pib] Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Program

[pib] Import of Hazardous Waste

Why in the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has provided details of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 to the Lok Sabha. About Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016: Details Notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)… Continue reading [pib] Import of Hazardous Waste

[pib] Green Cover around Coalfields

Why in the News? Coal & Lignite Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) such as Coal India Limited (CIL), NLC India Limited (NLCIL), and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) have implemented various innovative plantation techniques in addition to traditional methods to increase green cover in and around coalfields. Achievements in Green Cover Creation: Coal & Lignite PSUs… Continue reading [pib] Green Cover around Coalfields

Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS)

Why in the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour has recommended increasing the minimum pension of ₹1,000 paid by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). About the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS): Details Introduced in 1995 by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour and… Continue reading Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS)

[16th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Let’s talk about ‘one candidate, multiple constituencies’

PYQ Relevance:Q) Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party… Continue reading [16th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Let’s talk about ‘one candidate, multiple constituencies’

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