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India, Pakistan agree to observe 2003 ceasefire (summary)

Context: In a first joint statement issued by the two sides in years, India and Pakistan said they have agreed to a “strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and all other sectors”. The decision was announced after discussions between the Director Generals of Military Operations (D... .Read more

Updated on 26 February, 2021 GS2 International Relations

Guidelines to regulate social media, digital news media, and over-the-top (OTT) content (summary)

Context: Recently, the government of India released guidelines that aim to regulate social media, digital news media, and over-the-top (OTT) content providers. More on the news: For social media platforms, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 envisage a category of significant social me... .Read more

Updated on 26 February, 2021 GS2 Polity

Cabinet nod to President’s rule in Puducherry

Context: The Cabinet approved President’s Rule in Puducherry, days after the Congress-led government lost a vote of confidence. The Lieutenant Governor had recommended President’s Rule. The decision was taken as no party came forward to stake claim to form the government in Puducherry following the resignation of Chief Minister V Narayana... .Read more

Updated on 25 February, 2021 GS2 Polity

National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM)

Context: Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM). More on the news: Several other digital initiatives of MoHUA - India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX), SmartCode, Geospatial Management Information System (GMIS) etc, were also launched. These initiatives are amo... .Read more

Updated on 25 February, 2021 GS2 Governance

Terrorism is a crime against humanity

Context: Terrorism is a “crime against humanity”, said External Affairs Minister. He was addressing the High Level Segment of the 46th Session of Human Rights Council (HRC). Recently, India reacted angrily to observations by the Special Rapporteurs on Minority Issues and Freedom of Religion or Belief on apparent erosion of rights in Kashm... .Read more

Updated on 24 February, 2021 GS2 International Relations

Congress government in Puducherry falls

The V. Narayanasamy-led government in Puducherry collapsed on the floor of the Assembly on Monday. Defections Congress-DMK coalition lost majority due to resignations of MLAs. With the resignation of the government, the strength of the Assembly is 15. In the past few years, open revolt against a chief minister followed by resignation of ML... .Read more

Updated on 24 February, 2021 GS2 Polity