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State of extra-judicial killings in India Why in news? The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force has recently encountered two persons who were wanted in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case. What are extra judicial killings? It refers to the deliberate, unlawful killings of an accused person by any Government authority outside of any legalRead more

Online Dispute Redressal in India Why in news? Union Law Minister, in a recent event held in Delhi International Arbitration Centre, emphasized the need for institutional arbitration to enhance the ease of doing business. What is Arbitration? It is a legal technique for the resolution of dispute outside the It allows parties to avoid theRead more

Amendments to IT Rules, 2021 Recently, the Indian government introduced a new amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, or IT Rules, which gives the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) unrestricted power to create a “fact check unit” to identify false or misleading online content.  Read more

Issues with Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Why in news? Recently, on the occasion of diamond jubilee celebrations of the CBI, the Prime Minister said the country’s premier investigative agency should not spare any corrupt person. About Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)? Establishment -Was set up in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry ofRead more

Heat Waves and its Impacts Why in News? Recently, casualties were observed from an apparent heat stroke while attending a Government award function in Navi Mumbai. This incident highlights the potential risks from heatwaves, which are expected to increase in intensity and frequency due to climate change. Several factors, such as long-distance travel, underlying healthRead more

Ambedkar & Women’s Rights Why in news? On the day of Ambedkar Jayanti it is imperative to recognize his work that brought women to the center of the development process. What are the efforts taken by Ambedkar towards womens’ rights? Equal participation of women – Ambedkar advocated for equal participation of women in both personalRead more

Ambedkar Vs Gandhian view on separate electorates What is the issue? In the early 1930s, the issue of separate electorates for lower castes became a source of major debate between the two of India’s tallest leaders: Dr. BR Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi. What is the system currently followed in India?  India has a system ofRead more

ICMR releases guidelines for AI use in the health-sector Why in News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released Ethical Guidelines for AI in Healthcare and Biomedical Research to guide the effective, safe development/deployment/adoption of AI-based technologies.  Background: India has a host of frameworks that marry technological advances with healthcare. These include The Digital HealthRead more

India-US Pact on Semiconductor Why in News? Recently, India and the US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on establishing the Semiconductor Supply chain during India – USA 5th Commercial Dialogue 2023, which can help India realize its long-nurtured dream of becoming a hub for electronic goods. The MoU seeks to establish a collaborative mechanism between the two governments on semiconductorRead more

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Crisis Why in the news? Silicon Valley Bank collapsed with astounding speed, leaving investors on edge about whether its demise could spark a broader banking meltdown, like the 2008 financial crisis. Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Established in 1983, it is a California-based bank that lends to early-stage technology and biotech start-upsRead more