Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity Governance GS 2

Search and seizure

he Supreme Court has instructed the Union government to establish guidelines aimed at safeguarding the interests of media professionals in relation to the confiscation of their digital devices.

Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2

Press Freedom

Supreme Court highlighted the need to frame guidelines to protect privacy of journalists when their personal digital devices are seized by the Central agencies.

Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2 GS 3 Science and Technology

E-cigarettes

Despite advertising restrictions, 85% of young people, surveyed across four countries, reported being exposed to e-cigarette advertising from at least one type of media.

Posted in Mains C A Environment Governance GS 2 GS 3

Groundwater Management | Atal Bhujal Yojana

The 5th gathering of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) for the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) took place to assess the comprehensive advancement of the program.

Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2 GS 3 Security

Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)

Supreme Court issued notice to the Delhi Police on petitions challenging the arrest of NewsClick founder under the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis Governance

Fixing the rot in the cooperative sector

Financial irregularities in the Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank in Thrissur,Kerala and corresponding investigation by the Enforcement Directorate.

Mediation Act
Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis Governance

Mediation Act, 2023

Mediation Act 2023 has been brought to enhance the efficiency of mediation and establish a comprehensive legal framework for its practice in India.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

Is there a need to replace the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act?

Union Home Minister introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha. The proposal raises questions on whether there is a need to replace the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Economic Development Ethics and Human Interface Governance GS 2 GS 3 GS 4

Highlights of PM’s Independence Day Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day.

Metrics of India @76
Posted in GS 3 Economic Development Editorial Analysis Governance GS 1 GS 2 Indian Society

Metrics of India @76

Analysis of India’s relative performance in the past 76 years compared to other countries across four parameters — GDP per capita, Human Development Index (HDI),  Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and women’s participation in Parliament

Data protection bill
Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis Governance

The dangers in the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill

The government is set to introduce the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill in Parliament.