Decoding the National Anthem Controversy Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The TN Raj Bhavan has alleged that “the Constitution of Bharat and the National Anthem were once again insulted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.” As per convention, the State anthem, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, is played at the beginning of the Governor’s address, and […]
NPP Minister faces flak for calling Meghalaya a ‘Christian State’ Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: A Meghalaya-based NGO, Thma U Rangli-Juki (TUR), has criticized the State’s Education Minister, Rakkam A. Sangma, for planning to consecrate a university with a Christian prayer service. The NGO also condemned the Minister, for claiming that Meghalaya was […]
Why Arunachal Pradesh is bringing back 1978 Act against ‘forceful’ religious conversion Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Arunachal Pradesh government is planning to revive a 1978 law against forceful religious conversions by creating rules for its enforcement, 46 years after it was first passed. The Act has remained dormant for […]
DPDP Rules 2025 Review Sub : Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The rules provide guidelines for managing personal data in India, with a focus on safeguarding citizens’ rights. It further gives broad direction for the Industries to prepare for compliance. Key Highlights of the Draft Data Localisation for Significant Data Fiduciary The […]
IT Ministry Notifies Draft Rules on Data Protection Law, Seeks Feedback by Feb. 18 Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Union government on Friday (January 3, 2025) evening released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 for public feedback, which aim to enforce the provisions of the Digital Personal […]