Editorial Analysis

In Context As per the RBI’s quarterly statistics, the current account deficit (CAD) widened to 4.4 per cent of GDP in the second quarter of 2022-23, down from 2.2 per cent in the preceding quarter. About the “Current Account” A nation’s Current Account maintains a record of the country’s transactions with other nations. It comprises […]

In Context The challenges that civil society organisations (CSO) in India face are new and enduring. About the Civil Society Organizations in India About: India has a long history of civil society based on the concepts of daana (giving) and seva (service).  Civil society organization (CSO) or non-governmental organization (NGO) are the organizations that are […]

In Context The government has issued the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules through which the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) was given the task of regulating content on OTT and online platforms. About the IT Rules 2021 Definition of Digital Media:  It covers digitised content that can be transmitted […]

In News Ransomwares have emerged as the most predominant of malicious cyberattacks worldwide.  More about the Cyberattacks Definition: Cyberattacks are unwelcome attempts to steal, expose, alter, disable or destroy information through unauthorized access to computer systems. Typically such forms of attacks to keep networks from functioning after encrypting data, are carried out by ransomware-seeking entities. […]

In News Recently the Election Commission of India recognized the party formed by a group of MLAs defecting from the state legislative assembly in Maharashtra as the original party. Anti-defection Law: Origin: Aaya Ram Gaya Ram was a phrase that became popular in Indian politics after a Haryana MLA Gaya Lal changed his party thrice […]

In News  Union Budget 2023 mentioned “Green Growth” as one of the seven priorities or Saptarishis. About Biodiversity About: Biodiversity or biological diversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth.  Biodiversity is a measure of variation at the genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. Identified species: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) states that […]

In Context Over three years after the present Lok Sabha first met, the position of Deputy Speaker still remains vacant. Presiding officers of Lok Sabha Speaker & Deputy Speaker: There are two presiding officers for the Lok Sabha, namely the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, who are elected by the members of the House.  Constitutional […]

In Context A data protection law must safeguard and balance peoples’ right to privacy and their right to information, which are fundamental rights flowing from the Constitution.  About the Data Data is a huge collection of the information generated by different means and stored on digital platforms. Data Collection and Processing are two key aspects […]

In Context Recently, the debate has surrounded whether disqualification for conviction is final or whether it can be revoked. About disqualification Constitutional provisions: The provision for disqualification is given in Article 102 of the Constitution.  It specifies that a person shall be disqualified for contesting elections and being a Member of Parliament under certain conditions. […]

Context Startup20 is a new engagement group initiated under India’s G20 presidency. About the Startup20 Engagement Group About: The Startup 20 Engagement Group is a new addition to the G20 engagement groups proposed under India’s presidency.  The group is India’s innovation to the G20 movement, it’s the first engagement group which drives technology, innovation, and […]