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EU Declaration on Digital rights and principles

The European Union is first in the world to propose digital rights. The rights aim to support democracy and support people’s rights. It ensures a safe online environment....

January 30, 2022

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 30, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 30, 2022 INDIA – Suspension of 12 Maharashtra MLAs beyond the remainder period of ongoing session undemocratic, says...

January 30, 2022

What are ‘Volatile organic compounds’?

The Volatile organic compounds are chemicals that are lighter than air at room temperature. They are used as paint thinners. Also they are used in perfumes. They are...

January 30, 2022

China’s Lithuania Blockade

The Chinese Government recently launched import sanction on Lithuania. This means the Chinese companies should not import goods or raw materials from Lithuania. Earlier in 2021, Lithuania had...

January 30, 2022

AP Seva Portal 2.0

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy recently launched the AP Seva Portal 2.0. The portal will offer better services to the citizens. The portal is also...

January 30, 2022

The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash strapped Indian Railways to demand subsidy for obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking into account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to benefit the consumers, the Indian Railways or the private container operators.

The RTA (Rail Tariff Authority) has been constituted to engage with all the stakeholders, including Railways, consumer groups, container operators etc before it advises the government on determination...

January 30, 2022

Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like a trade publication and general entertainment channel, the Government is mulling over the proposal for increased FDI in news media for quite some time. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.

Currently, 26% FDI is allowed in news media, and the government has tabled a proposal to increase it to 100%. Increase of FDI to 49% would ensure that...

January 30, 2022

The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime Minister can manage as a team. How far the efficacy of a government then is inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss.

Article 75 (1) of the Constitution of India states that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers must not exceed 15%...

January 30, 2022

Instances of President's delay in commuting death sentences has come under public debate as denial of justice. Should there be a time limit specified for the President to accept/reject such petitions? Analyse.

The law as it stands now provides no time limit for the President to decide if he wishes to exercise his right to grant a pardon. However, a...

January 30, 2022

What do you understand by the concept "freedom of speech and expression"? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms of expression? Discuss.

Freedom to express whatever they wish and state/speak their opinion is an important feature of any healthy democracy. Any person expressing his/her opinion must be able to do...

January 30, 2022

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