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Personal Data Protection Bill 2019

In News A Parliamentary panel deliberating on the Personal Data Protection Bill has made certain recommendations. Recommendations Made Limit the exemptions available to the government under the current version by placing reasonable restrictions on how the exemption can be availed. The government be exempted only under a “just, fair, reasonable and proportionate procedure”. The government […]

High School Dropout due to Covid-19: Study

In News Remote education was inaccessible to most children, says the survey. About Survey: A new national sample survey is done by ICRIER and LIRNEasia, a think tank focusing on digital policy. Internet penetration: Over 13 crore people came online in 2020-21, pushing up the country’s total internet users to more than 47 crores. Overall, […]

Nutrition Smart Villages

In News Recently, the Union Agriculture Minister announced the “Nutrition Smart Village” programme to reach out to 75 villages across India. About Objectives of the initiative:  Promoting nutritional awareness. Education and behavioural change in rural areas involving farm women and school children. Harnessing traditional knowledge through the local recipe to overcome malnutrition and  Implementing nutrition-sensitive […]

Privilege Motion

In News Congress chief whip in the Rajya Sabha moved a privilege motion against Culture Minister over the appointment of former MP as the chairperson of the National Monuments Authority (NMA). What is the Issue? The educational and professional background of the current chairperson of NMA does not meet the requirements of the law passed […]

ADR Report on Political Fundings

In News Over 55% of the donations received by regional parties in FY 2019-20 came from “unknown” sources, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in a report. Highlights of the report Huge share from “unknown” sources: Electoral bonds accounted for nearly 95% of the donations from “unknown” sources. The report noted that donations received […]

National Education Day

In News Every year since 2008, November 11 has been celebrated as the National Education Day to mark the birth anniversary of India’s first Education Minister Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, also known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Who was Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad? He was born on 11th November 1888. He served as the education […]

Defence Technology & Trade Initiative

In News Recently, the 11th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group meeting between India and the United States (US) was held virtually. The DTTI Group meetings are normally held twice a year, alternating between India and the US. Key Highlights Co-chairs agree on a revised Statement of Intent to strengthen dialogue on defence technology […]

General consent to CBI

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) expressed concern over the phenomenon of state governments withdrawing their consent for the CBI to investigate. About CBI made a submission to the Supreme Court that since 2018, around 150 requests for sanction to investigate have been pending with eight state governments that have withdrawn general consent to […]

MPLAD Scheme Restored

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet restored the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) that was suspended in April 2020. Latest developments Suspension: The scheme was suspended for two financial years (2020-21 and 2021-22). The funds for the scheme were subsumed in the Consolidated Fund of India. The government diverted ?8,000 crore to […]

Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan

In News Recently, the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan was held. The meeting was composed of National Security Advisors’ (NSA) of regional countries and chaired by the Indian NSA. Key Points First meeting of the security heads:  This is the first meeting of the security heads of the participating countries that India has hosted […]

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