Current Affairs 20 July 2024
CONTENTS Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 Context: Recently, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 has been generally well-received by the industry due to its straightforward compliance structure. However, the requirement for verifiable parental consent before processing children’s data has caused some friction between the industry and the government. Relevance: GS II: Polity […]
PIB Summaries 20 July 2024
CONTENTS The Voicebox Programme Context: Recently, the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has joined hands with Netflix India to launch an upskilling program for voice-over artists in India called “The Voicebox”. Relevance: Facts for Prelims The Voicebox Programme Overview National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Key Facts Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) Program Context: The […]
Static Quiz 20 July 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 July 2024
CONTENTS High Seas Treaty: A Crucial Step for Marine Biodiversity Protection Context: Despite their importance in terms of regulation of climate patterns and maintenance of biodiversity, the high seas—areas of the ocean beyond national jurisdictions—are largely unprotected and poorly managed. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement addresses this issue. Under the United Nations Convention […]
Current Affairs Quiz 19 July 2024
Current Affairs 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Formation of Shadow Cabinet in Odisha Context: The leader of the Opposition (LoP) and president of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has recently established a ‘shadow cabinet’ consisting of 50 BJD Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Odisha. This move follows the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) recent electoral successes in the state and signifies […]
PIB Summaries 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovation Context: Recently, union Minister for the Ministry of Science & Technology inaugurated Asia’s first health research-related “Pre-clinical Network Facility” under the Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) in Faridabad. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) Overview Mission Achievements Key Initiatives India-CEPI Collaboration Ind-CEPI Mission […]
Static Quiz 19 July 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Trying Juveniles as Adults is not the Answer Context: In May, a speeding car allegedly driven by a teenager killed two young tech professionals in Pune. According to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the adolescent was initially brought before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), which granted him bail under […]