Embracing Alternative Protein (Need for alternative protein) (Environment)
India-Australia meet to strengthen ties (International relations)
Can social media platforms be arbiter of truth (Social Issues)
No action against employers for not paying wages (Polity & Governance)
India vows $15 mn to vaccine alliance (What is GAVI) (International Organizations)
India China talks to focus on three areas (International Relations)
Question of the day
[{"explanation": "<p>At several locations along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim, Chinese troops have moved in large numbers into Indian territory at points in Pangong Tso, Galwan and Gogra in Ladakh and Naku La in Sikkim.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following locations:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Galwan</li>\n<li>Pangong Tso</li>\n<li>Gogra</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the above have appeared in news regarding India-China border tussle?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5eda60b87737d43f55d7e1ec", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5eda60b87737d43f55d7e1ed", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5eda60b87737d43f55d7e1ee", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5eda60b87737d43f55d7e1ef", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5eda60b87737d43f55d7e1eb"}, {"explanation": "<p>As the demand for animal protein is rising across the world, the suppliers are increasingly adopting Intensive animal farming (or disparagingly known as “Fatory farming”).</p>\n<p>negative impacts:</p>\n<p>Uses vast tracts of land For raising Feed crops and For Grazing (casuing deforstation)</p>\n<p>Quantities of water to raise those animals</p>\n<p>Air Pollution: Over 37 percent of methane emissions result from factory farming. Methane has a global warming potential 20 times higher than carbon dioxide.</p>\n<p>Loss of Biodiversity</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Due to eutrophication, acidification, pesticides and herbicides</li>\n<li>Worldwide reduction of genetic diversity of livestock and loss of traditional breeds</li>\n<li>Species extinctions due to livestock-related habitat destruction (especially feed-cropping)</li>\n</ul>", "question": "<p>Consider the following parts of Ecosystem</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Land</li>\n<li>Air</li>\n<li>Water</li>\n<li>Biodiversity</li>\n</ol>\n<p>which of the above get negatively impacted due \"factory farming\"?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5eda60e37737d43f55d7e1f6", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5eda60e37737d43f55d7e1f7", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5eda60e37737d43f55d7e1f8", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "3 and 4 Only"}, {"option_id": "5eda60e37737d43f55d7e1f9", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1, 2, 3 and 4</p>"}], "question_id": "5eda60e37737d43f55d7e1f5"}, {"explanation": "<p>the original version of Section 79, when it was enacted in 2000, had language under which an intermediary basically had to show that it took all relevant measures to prevent illegal content from being exchanged. This led to the CEO of <a href=\"http://Baazi.com\" target=\"_blank\">Baazi.com</a> being arrested because users had exchanged an obscene clip online. The provision was changed in 2008, and now intermediaries just have to show that it carried out due diligence under the guidelines laid down by the government. These guidelines lay down self-regulatory frameworks that companies are required to adhere to. There is however, no specific requirement to censor content and so the decision broadly remains with the intermediary on how to enforce its terms.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements -</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Under the provisions of IT act 2000, an internet intermediary have to show that it took all relevant measures to prevent illegal content from being exchanged.</li>\n<li>The act lays guidelines for self-regulatory frameworks that social media platforms are required to adhere to.</li>\n</ol>\nSelect the correct option -", "options": [{"option_id": "5eda611f7737d43f55d7e1fd", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5eda611f7737d43f55d7e1fe", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5eda611f7737d43f55d7e1ff", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5eda611f7737d43f55d7e200", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "None of the above"}], "question_id": "5eda611f7737d43f55d7e1fc"}, {"explanation": "<p>Statement 1 is INCORRECT</p>\n<p>Statement 1 – Article 76 (1) - The President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court to be Attorney-General for India.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Statement 2 – Article 76 (3) - In the performance of his duties the Attorney General shall have right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Statement 3 – Article 76 (4) - The Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President, and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements about the Attorney General for India:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Chief Justice of India shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court to be Attorney-General for India.</li>\n<li>In the performance of his duties the Attorney General shall have right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.</li>\n<li>The Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President, and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5eda61477737d43f55d7e206", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5eda61477737d43f55d7e207", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "1 and 3 only"}, {"option_id": "5eda61477737d43f55d7e208", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "2 and 3 only"}, {"option_id": "5eda61477737d43f55d7e209", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5eda61477737d43f55d7e205"}, {"explanation": "<p>Gavi has immunised over 760 million children in the world’s poorest countries, saving more than 13 million lives. The UK has supported Gavi since its inception in 2000 and is its largest donor.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>India is the only country that has moved from being a recipient to a donor. The country is also now its largest manufacturer, accounting for more than 60% of Gavi vaccines.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following about Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI).</p>\n<ol>\n<li>India is the largest manufacturer of GAVI vaccines</li>\n<li>UK is the leading donor of the Vaccine Alliance</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5eda616c7737d458b7268039", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5eda616c7737d458b726803a", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5eda616c7737d458b726803b", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5eda616c7737d458b726803c", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Neither 1 nor 2"}], "question_id": "5eda616c7737d458b7268038"}]
On the occasion of World Environment Day, an article appears which emphasises the role of our food choices environment degradation.
As the demand for animal protein is rising across the world, the suppliers are increasingly adopting Intensive animal farming (or disparagingly known as “Factory farming”).
The author in this article tries to establish that this approach to animal rearing is devastating the environment.
Then author discusses the alternatives as well to wean people away from animal proteins without the compromising on the nutritional aspects.
First, what is Factory farming (or Intensive animal farming)>?
So how can it cause damage to environment? It is just farming, right? (Hazards of factory farmingSo what do we do?
India-Australia meet strengthens ties
At their first ever virtual summit, India and Australia on Thursday signed an important deal for reciprocal access to each other’s military bases for logistical support.
The countries upgraded their relations to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’.
The discussions at the summit ranged around the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reforms to the World Trade Organisation, challenges in the Indo-Pacific and combating the threat of terrorism.
So we will learn:
Outcome of the virtual meeting
China Shadow over the summit
What is MLSA?
What is QUAD?
Importance to ASEAN and ASEAN based institution
Are social media platforms the arbiters of truth?
There are ongoing massive protests that have erupted in the U.S. following the death of an African-American man, George Floyd, in police custody.
Social media platform Twitter called out some of President Donald Trump’s tweets as incorrect information and as against its policies.
So this discussion will tread along:
Facebook took the stand that they did not want to be ‘arbiters of truth’.
The big question is how these platforms should regulate content?
Truth on Social media?
Can social media act as arbitrator?
Why it is important to regulate online platforms.
How shall the regulation be done?
No action against employers for not paying wages: SC
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had issued a notification dated 29th March, 2020 directing all employers (industries + shops and commercial establishment) to pay wages to their workers on due date without deduction for the period, the establishment are under closure during lockdown.
A petition has been filed in Supreme Court against this decision of MHA.
The discussion will be about
Who filed the petition in SC?
What did the Government Argue?
What did the Supreme Court held?
India vows $15 mn to vaccine alliance
GAVI Alliance
Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization
The discussion will have prelims related information about
Achievements
Method of operations
India’s involvement with GAVI
India-China dialogue to focus on three areas
You might be aware that there is an ongoing stand-off between India and China.
At several locations along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim, Chinese troops have moved in large numbers into Indian territory at points in Pangong Tso, Galwan and Gogra in Ladakh and Naku La in Sikkim,
China has also kept a massive build-up on its side.
To resolve this issue, the first-ever talks between Indian and Chinese Lieutenant-Generals is hoing to take place over this weekend to ease the tension on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with special emphasis on eastern Ladakh with the aim of moving back to the earlier positions.
NARESH 8 months ago