Indian Express 28-October-2023 1) Rising Concerns of Political Deep Fakes Context: The problem of political disinformation, especially deepfakes, has drawn a lot of attention as India’s elections draw near. Artificial intelligence is used in deep fakes, which are images, movies, and voices that appear real but are actually created by the faker. These sights and…
Indian Express 27-October-2023 1) WARMING UP, BREAKING THE ICE Context: Being the host of the G20 Summit, India has been noteworthy for bringing together a wide range of international players. It demonstrates India’s capacity to strike a balance between the conflicting interests of the Global South and North. This article will discuss how India’s role…
Indian Express 26-October-2023 1) Balance of Green Power Topic: GS3- Environment Context: The article talks about the problem that India is currently having with its energy transition, which has gained attention recently. Numerous topics are covered, such as the persistence of coal, the expansion of renewable energy (RE), and the effects on specific regions. What…
Indian Express 25-October-2023 1. Telangana’s law under scanner: How preventive detention works Topic: GS2-Governance Context: As Telangana gears up for Assembly polls, its stringent preventive detention law is under the spotlight because, in at least three separate instances, the Supreme Court has red-flagged the Telangana government’s use of the law. What is preventive detention? Preventive…
Indian Express 21-October-2023 1) The Green Finance Challenge Context: Over 100 nations and officials from the global private sector gathered in Paris in June to stress the importance of tackling poverty and environmental protection at the same time. India co-chaired the conference, also known as the “Paris Pact for People and the Planet,” and the G20…
Indian Express 20-October-2023 1) Farmer Producers’ Organizations (FPOs) in Uttar Pradesh: empowering farmers Context: Through the creation and promotion of Farmer Producers’ Organizations (FPOs), the government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) has taken significant steps to empower farmers. Farmers collectively own and run these organizations, which are in charge of many agricultural programs. This article will…
Indian Express 19-October-2023 1) Revolution and its Sutradhar Context: At the age of 98, M. S. Swaminathan passed away at his home in Chennai on September 28, 2023. This article will discuss Swaminathan’s role in the introduction of high-yielding wheat and rice varieties as well as contemporary agricultural techniques and technology, which led to a…
Indian Express 18-October-2023 1) Same-Sex Marriage in India Context: The Supreme Court has issued its eagerly anticipated decision, denying petitions to legalize same-sex unions and delving more into the Special Marriage Act of 1954’s provisions to thoroughly investigate the matter, which has convergence and linkage with homosexuality. What is the Supreme Court’s (SC) Observation? Against…
Indian Express 17-October-2023 1) A Conflicted Modernist Context: Sir Syed’s 125th birth anniversary coincides with the passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a significant person in Indian history who worked to advance modern education among Muslims and promote a number of social changes. The editorial’s analysis offers a nuanced perspective…
Indian Express 16-October-2023 1) Keep Water at the Centre Context: World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 to commemorate the creation of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in 1945 whose primary goal was to provide food as well as global food security in the period following World War II. With this…