PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2019  Why in News? The Indian government banned several Chinese mobile apps over alleged data and privacy issues. About the Evolution of the Bill Currently, the usage and transfer of personal data of citizens is regulated by IT Act, 2000. ...

MARAYUR JAGGERY  Why in News? Acute shortage of skilled labour, mostly from Tamil Nadu, has hit harvesting of Marayur Jaggery since April and the subsequent production.  About Marayur Jaggery Marayoor Jaggery (Unda Sharkarai) is one of the sweetest jaggeries produced in Idukki. It is...

STARS PROJECT  Why in News? The World Bank has approved a $500 million Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS) to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states.      About STARS Project STARS stands for Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results...

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY  Why in News? The Kerala Police has arrested as many as 47 people for allegedly sharing and posting child pornography. The massive crackdown was conducted under Operation ‘P Hunt’ which is being conducted by Cyberdome.       About Cyberdome Cyberdome is a technological research...

E-PANCHAYAT PURASKAR 2020  Why in News? The state of Himachal Pradesh bagged the e-Panchayat Puraskar for the year 2020.    More in News Himachal Pradesh has been selected for this award for effective implementation of the e-application developed by the Centre and other applications developed...