22Jan 2025

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Draft Data Protection Rules: Implications for Privacy, Industry, and Governance

Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: E-GovernanceIT & Computers Focus: The Ministry of Electronics and IT released draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. These rules propose data localisation mandates, empower government oversight, and raise concerns over privacy and encryption. Feedback is being sought, but transparency and safeguards remain key challenges. …

22Jan 2025

Unlocking U.S.-India Nuclear Deal’s Full Potential

Syllabus: GS 2: India and neighbourhood relations . Development of India’s relation with the west. Why in the News? The U.S.-India civil nuclear deal, signed in 2008, remains underutilized despite its transformative potential. Recent U.S. announcements on removing nuclear entities from the Entity List have rekindled hopes for progress. The U.S.-India civil nuclear deal: The …

21Jan 2025

Great Barrier Reef Faces Threats from Climate Change

Why in the news? The Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, faces growing threats from climate change, coral bleaching, pollution, and overfishing. Urgent global action is needed to preserve this irreplaceable ecosystem and its biodiversity. The Great Barrier Reef: A Threatened Natural Wonder The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure, …

21Jan 2025

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WEF Annual Meeting in Davos Focuses on Growth

Why in the news? The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland (January 20-24) brings together global leaders to discuss issues like inclusive growth, infrastructure investment, and technology democratization, with key Indian political figures attending. Overview of WEF Annual Meeting: The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting is held from January 20-24 in …

21Jan 2025

Mitigating, Aggravating Circumstances in Death Penalty Cases

Why in the news? A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for murder. The Supreme Court’s doctrine of “rarest of rare” considers aggravating and mitigating factors in death penalty cases, sparking debate over fairness in sentencing. Key Developments in Kolkata Case: Sessions court in Kolkata sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the …

21Jan 2025

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SC Criticizes ED Over PMLA Bail Exceptions Misuse

Why in the news? The Supreme Court criticized the ED for misinterpreting PMLA’s bail provisions, emphasizing uniform application of exceptions for women, minors, and sick individuals during a bail plea hearing for an accused in a money laundering case. SC Criticizes ED’s Interpretation of Bail Provisions under PMLA: The Supreme Court (SC) criticized the Enforcement …

21Jan 2025

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ASI Excavations at Ratnagiri Reveal Ancient Buddhist Treasures

Why in the news? The ASI has resumed excavations at the Ratnagiri Buddhist site in Odisha after 60 years, uncovering relics like a colossal Buddha head and exploring links between Odisha’s Buddhist heritage and Southeast Asian culture. Excavations at Ratnagiri Uncover Ancient Buddhist Site: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has resumed excavations at the …

21Jan 2025

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India to Host FIDE World Cup 2025 in October

Why in the news? India has been confirmed as the host for the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025, scheduled from October 31 to November 27. This marks India’s first major international chess tournament since the 2022 Chennai Chess Olympiad. India to Host FIDE World Cup 2025: India is set to host the prestigious FIDE World …

21Jan 2025

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UGC Regulations vs State Laws: Autonomy at Stake

Syllabus: GS-2: Education , Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The ongoing conflict between UGC regulations and State University Acts, particularly over Vice-Chancellor appointments, highlights disputes on Centre-State relations and federalism. This issue has caused leadership crises in universities across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Punjab, necessitating judicial clarity on the scope of delegated legislation. Background of …

21Jan 2025

Redefining Obesity

Reference: GS 3 – Achievements of Indians in science & technology Why in the News? A Commission of The Lancet journal has proposed redefining obesity. The new definition looks beyond Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole criterion. It includes assessments of organ functioning and physical symptoms linked to obesity. This approach aims to provide …

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