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Syllabus: GS- II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Legal Issues, Issue: Bills/Acts/Rules Context: Removal of ‘journalistic exemption’ In Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, Key concern due to removal of ‘journalistic exemption”: DPDP Act require journalists to obtain consent before using personal data for stories. This includes details like meetings held, travel records and family investments […]

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Geography, Topic: Population and Migration, Issue: Fertility rate Context: Falling fertility rates in various countries below the replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman. Reasons for declining birth rates: Significant shift in cultural attitudes towards family size and child-rearing responsibilities. Social shifts, like more opportunities for women in education and careers, declining

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Financial markets, Issue: Green Bonds. Context: India plans to increase the sale of green bonds to finance sustainable infrastructure projects this fiscal year. Synopsis: Demand for sustainable bonds is high in the market, leading to increased borrowing through green bond instruments. Including Indian government bonds in international indices has attracted

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and social justice, Topic: Social Sector- Health, Issue: World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) Global Hepatitis Report 202 Hepatitis: Viral hepatitis includes hepatitis A, E, B, C, and D, with B and C posing significant health risks. Hepatitis B can be prevented by vaccination, while hepatitis C can be cured with medication. Hepatitis

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Agriculture and allied, Issue: Reforms in Agri-food space Reforms needed in Agri-food space: Focus on food systems transformation for sustainable agriculture. Invest in Agri-R&D, innovations, and extension for increased productivity. Address climate change impacts with climate-resilient agriculture and water management. Prepare for urbanization with improved logistics and value chains for

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests, Issue: Block politics in Asia Context: US President’s summits with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines Key takeaway from the summit: Summit signal Japan’s shift from a passive to a potential military powerhouse in Asia. Japan agreed to integrate military command

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Science & Technology, Topic: Computer and ICT, Issue: Cyber technology – basics, attacks and solutions Doxxing: It involves publicizing private details like addresses, phone numbers, and medical information, obtained illegally. Even sharing semi-public content without consent can lead to doxxing and harassment. Concerns: Intent behind sharing matters; malicious intent can lead to