US’ Digital Millennium Copyright Act – INSIGHTSIAS

[ad_1] Topics Covered: IP related issues. US’ Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Context: The Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology was locked out of his Twitter account for an hour allegedly over a notice received for violation of the US’ Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) 1998.   What is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act? It … Read more

Agni – Prime : New-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile

[ad_1] Agni – Prime : New-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile Part of: GS Prelims and GS III – Defence and Security In news  A new-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile, Agni-P (Prime) was successfully test-fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).  About Agni-P (Prime) The ‘Agni Prime’ is the advanced version of the ‘Agni-1’ missile. It … Read more

E-Commerce Regulation | IASbaba

[ad_1] ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.  GS-3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life E-Commerce Regulation Context: Recently, government published draft e-commerce rules under Consumer Protection Act. Contributions of E-commerce Sector Empowered Consumers: … Read more

Right to be Forgotten | IASbaba

[ad_1] RIGHTS/ GOVERNANCE/ SOCIETY Topic: GS-2: Social empowerment and Fundamental Rights GS-2: Judiciary and their role Right to be Forgotten Context: The Delhi high court recently granted relief to a petitioner seeking to exercise his “right to be forgotten”. The petitioner, who was earlier acquitted in a narcotics case, appealed for the removal of the judgment … Read more

Indian Initiatives Shaping Energy Transition

[ad_1] Indian Initiatives Shaping Energy Transition Part of: GS Prelims and GS -III – Energy Sector In news Recently, the Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy launched ‘The India Story’ booklet.  It is a compilation of Indian initiatives that are shaping India’s energy transition. It was launched at the event on Accelerating Citizen … Read more