Newspapers at a Glance: The Hindu (2/08/2023)
#GSI
1. GI tags given to crafts from Rajasthan, mangoes grown in Goa- Page 6
#GSII
2. Panel submits report on subcategorisation of OBCs after 6 years- Page 12
3. Pak. ready for talks if India will address serious issues: Sharif- Page 13
4. Notrust motion debate from Aug. 8, PM’s reply on Aug. 10- Page 13
#GSIII
5. RBI: 88% of ₹2,000 notes back at banks- Page 16
#GSI
1. GI tags given to crafts from Rajasthan, mangoes grown in Goa- Page 6
#GSII
2. Panel submits report on subcategorisation of OBCs after 6 years- Page 12
3. Pak. ready for talks if India will address serious issues: Sharif- Page 13
4. Notrust motion debate from Aug. 8, PM’s reply on Aug. 10- Page 13
#GSIII
5. RBI: 88% of ₹2,000 notes back at banks- Page 16
Newspapers At a Glance: The Indian Express (2/08/2023)
#GSII
1. Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill introduced in RS- Page 7
#GSIII
2. Have serious concerns how cheetah project is managed, we in dark, foreign experts tell SC- Page 1
3. Sharp skew in national big cat map: 20% of tiger area has less than 1% of tiger population- Page 1
4. Touching a record high, Urals volumes boost India’s Russian oil imports in July- Page 15
#GSII
1. Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill introduced in RS- Page 7
#GSIII
2. Have serious concerns how cheetah project is managed, we in dark, foreign experts tell SC- Page 1
3. Sharp skew in national big cat map: 20% of tiger area has less than 1% of tiger population- Page 1
4. Touching a record high, Urals volumes boost India’s Russian oil imports in July- Page 15
Syllabus: #GSII - Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability, E-governance.
Highlights:
1. The government is preparing to introduce the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill in Parliament.
2. The bill includes a provision to amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act (Section 8(1)(j)), potentially restricting people's access to information and undermining transparency and accountability.
3. The bill also grants wide discretionary powers to the government in drafting rules and notifications, potentially allowing it to exempt certain entities, including private companies and government bodies, from the law's provisions, leading to privacy violations.
4. The proposed Data Protection Board lacks adequate independence as it is entirely controlled by the government, raising concerns about potential misuse for political purposes.
#Keywords: Data fiduciary, Personal data, Right to privacy, Data repository.
Highlights:
1. The government is preparing to introduce the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill in Parliament.
2. The bill includes a provision to amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act (Section 8(1)(j)), potentially restricting people's access to information and undermining transparency and accountability.
3. The bill also grants wide discretionary powers to the government in drafting rules and notifications, potentially allowing it to exempt certain entities, including private companies and government bodies, from the law's provisions, leading to privacy violations.
4. The proposed Data Protection Board lacks adequate independence as it is entirely controlled by the government, raising concerns about potential misuse for political purposes.
#Keywords: Data fiduciary, Personal data, Right to privacy, Data repository.
Syllabus: #GSII - Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
Highlights:
1. Article discusses the current optimism surrounding India's economic prospects and its potential impact on the rest of the South Asian region.
2. It highlights the shifting currents in South Asian regionalism, with increasing interest in trade, connectivity, and economic integration.
3. The article identifies three key factors driving regional economic integration:
👉Recent economic crises in Sri Lanka and Pakistan are compelling these countries to undertake serious economic changes, making them more open to trade, investment, and connectivity with India.
👉India's economic weight in the world has increased, leading to larger commercial ties with its neighbours, except Pakistan.
👉The rivalry between the US and China, along with conflicts between India and China, has led to a shift in the Subcontinent's geo-economic template. The US and its allies actively promote economic engagement with India and encourage economic integration between India and smaller neighbours as an alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Catchline:
“Together the three trends — the region’s new economic openness, Delhi’s vigorous neighbourhood policies, and Western support for an India-centred regionalism in South Asia — could transform the Subcontinent’s geo-economic landscape. India’s rising economic tide could help lift all boats in South Asia” - C Raja Mohan
#Keywords: South Asian regionalism, Intra-regional trade, Great power rivalry, India-centred regionalism.
Highlights:
1. Article discusses the current optimism surrounding India's economic prospects and its potential impact on the rest of the South Asian region.
2. It highlights the shifting currents in South Asian regionalism, with increasing interest in trade, connectivity, and economic integration.
3. The article identifies three key factors driving regional economic integration:
👉Recent economic crises in Sri Lanka and Pakistan are compelling these countries to undertake serious economic changes, making them more open to trade, investment, and connectivity with India.
👉India's economic weight in the world has increased, leading to larger commercial ties with its neighbours, except Pakistan.
👉The rivalry between the US and China, along with conflicts between India and China, has led to a shift in the Subcontinent's geo-economic template. The US and its allies actively promote economic engagement with India and encourage economic integration between India and smaller neighbours as an alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Catchline:
“Together the three trends — the region’s new economic openness, Delhi’s vigorous neighbourhood policies, and Western support for an India-centred regionalism in South Asia — could transform the Subcontinent’s geo-economic landscape. India’s rising economic tide could help lift all boats in South Asia” - C Raja Mohan
#Keywords: South Asian regionalism, Intra-regional trade, Great power rivalry, India-centred regionalism.