Edotorial 1: Towards transparency in OTT regulation Context: OTT and their regulation: OTT or over-the-top platforms, are audio and video hosting and streaming services which started out as content hosting platforms, but soon branched out into the production and release of short movies, feature films, documentaries and web-series themselves.Examples: Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video etc. […]
Month: February 2023
PM IAS FEB 27 THE HINDU TOPICS
1.Adding Adani firms in 14 NSE indices raises worry 2. Smoke signals from the renewable energy sphere 3. Reducing pain 4. Towards transparency in OTT regulation 5. The sophisticated anatomy of heat waves 6. Are menstrual leave policies implemented globally? 7. SC asks govt. what it has done to end manual scavenging 8. eSanjeevani is […]
PM IAS FEB 25 EDITORIAL ANALYSIS
Editorial 1: Cyberattacks are rising, but there is an ideal patch Context: Growing vulnerability Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is intentionally harmful to a computer, network or server. Types of malware include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware and spyware.Ransomware is a type of malware from cryptovirology that threatens to publish […]
PM IAS FEB 25 THE HINDU TOPICS
1.It’s Centre’s call, says SC on menstrual leave policy 2. ERCP takes political twist as M.P. approaches SC for stay 3. Hyderabad based company builds simulated crew module for Gaganyaan 4. Cyberattacks are rising, but there is an ideal patch 5. Not neutral 6. Birders delight: Bengal reports 489 species during count 7. MGNREGS: over […]
PM IAS FEB 25 NEWS ANALYSIS
APMC mandis to be connected with e-NAM In News About What is e-NAM? What are APMC Mandis? Significance of integrating APMCs in e-NAM Government schemes to promote APMC mandis: Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF): It aims to provide financial support for Linking Voter ID to Aadhaar In News Key Findings: Need to Link Voter ID with Aadhaar […]
PM IAS GS 4 SYNOPSIS
Political attitudes refer to those attitudes towards recurrent political issues like political ideologies, election processes, etc. It determines the opinions and values individuals hold about political issues, events and personalities. Aristotle believed than every man is a “political animal”. While this is true, a Civil servant must exercise the following forms of attitudinal values while dealing with political issues. […]
PM IAS FEB 24 EDITORIAL ANALYSIS
Editorial 1: A case that scans the working of the anti-defection law Introduction: The Tenth Schedule, past and present The Court has a challenging task In perspective Conclusion: Editorial 2: India’s R&D estimates are an incomplete picture Context: Issues with the current system Way forward: Conclusion:
PM IAS FEB 24 THE HINDU TOPICS
1.GST revenues hit a record ₹1.59 lakh crore in January 2. A case that scans the working of the anti-defection law 3. India’s R&D estimates are an incomplete picture 4. Rights at the centre 5. Safe across borders 6. Nine guest countries for G20 to bring their own plans to the summit: officials 7. 60% […]
PM IAS FEB 24 NEWS ANALYSIS
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty In News About Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Importance of biodiversity conservation: Challenges of Biodiversity conservation: India’s Approach to Biodiversity Management: United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea (UNCLOS) It is an international treaty that was adopted in 1982 and entered into force in 1994.It provides a comprehensive framework for the use and conservation […]
PM IAS FEB 22 SYNOPSIS
Demand of the Question:Introduction: Define Eco-sensitive zonesBody: Discuss its significance and the reasons why it could marginalise local communities and undermine conservation efforts in long runConclusion: Conclude with way forwardMODEL ANSWER:Eco Sensitive zones (ESZs) or Ecologically Fragile Areas are areas within 10 kms around Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. ESZs are notified by […]