Monthly Archives: February 2021

In News Recently, India’s External Affairs Minister has addressed the High-Level Segment of the 46th Session of Human Rights Council (HRC) and highlighted India’s commitment to human rights and its fight against terrorism. India’s approach to the UN Human Rights Council is guided by the spirit of engagement, dialogue and consultation. It believes that equal […]

Context- Recently, the government has prepared draft rules to regulate all social media, streaming or OTT (over the top) platforms and news-related websites. Rationale behind the step Countries, including India, have felt the need to regulate social media companies, which are not responsible for the content, unlike traditional media firms. There have also been demands […]

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the pharmaceuticals and IT hardware sectors, entailing an outlay of Rs. 15,000 crore and Rs. 7,350 crore, respectively. In line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the move intends to make India a major manufacturing hub in the production of […]

Context –Recently,1,040 insurgents of five militant groups of Karbi Anglong district ceremonially laid down arms at an event in Guwahati. About – These militants belonged to five organisations — the People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK), the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation (KLNLF), the Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT), the Kuki Liberation Front (KLF) […]

In News: The Supreme Court expressed its displeasure over more than 1-year delay in filing the response to pleas against RTI Amendment Act 2019. Quotes “Secrecy is the linchpin of abuse of power, its enabling force. Transparency is the only real antidote.” – Glenn Greenwald “Information is a basic human right and fundamental foundation for […]

Context –The Governor of Assam has declared the entire state of Assam as a ‘disturbed area’ for up to 6 (six) months as per powers conferred under section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. The order was issued in view of the state assembly elections due in April-May and recovery of arms […]

In News: Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs High-Level Meet to review the launch of Jan-Andolan against Tuberculosis. Key Highlights of the Meeting The Ministry of Health wants to declare 2021 as the year of Tuberculosis. Gains from the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme would feed into creating greater demand for services, de-stigmatize the disease and help realize […]