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2 October,2020 Introduction Think how ridiculous it is when a government makes it mandatory to keep a mobile application installed in your phone where the country has only 60 percent of the mobile phone uses. A  statistical data  shows India has approximately 483 million mobile internet users out of 1.35 billion population. The Ministry of Human resource and Development vide a notification on 3rd April, 2020 informed the students, teachers and the citizens to download a mobile phone application called ‘ Aarogya setu app ’. It was informed that the application would be useful in fighting the COVID-19. Later, on 1st May the Ministry made Aarogya Setu mandatory for the local authority to ensure the 100 percent coverage of the application in the containment zones. The level of absurdity crossed when the Uttar Pradesh Government in Noida made non-installation of the mobile application a punishable offence. Due to arising privacy issues, such orders is nothing but just arbitrary and...

10 October,2020 India vs China Whenever we talk about the foreign policy of India, the relations of India with China and Pakistan take the first place in our mind. We hear news from time to time about the MoUs and deals regarding the trade with these nations. But besides that, the Indo-China relations are always been in the headlines due to the territorial disputes. The Ban On 29th June 2020, India banned 59 Chinese Applications including the famous TikTok app citing threat to national security & the privacy of Indian citizens under section 69a of IT Act, 2020. The government issued an explanation that these apps are illegally exporting data to locations outside India. It didn’t mention the relation of apps with China, but these apps are mostly of Chinese origin or have a major part of investments from Chinese companies. REASONS FOR THE BAN Data Security India's Ministry of Information Technology has said the ban was the result of "many complaints from various sources...

January 20, 2021 T he methods of communication between humans, their methods of acquiring knowledge, working, thinking and other interactions have all changed in recent years due to the availability of the interne supported by the worldwide mobile revolution. The current level of technology which has been standardized in mobile communication is termed '4G' or 4th generation. But the current work ethos and expectations of people demand a better technology in which they can connect to multiple wireless technologies, networks, terminals and applications, all simultaneously. The situation also demands that we should be able to switch between each of them and still remain compatible with earlier technology generation devices such as 4G, 3G or even 2G. This latest technology has been named as 5G, or 5th generation wireless systems. 5G networks may be defined as advanced mobile communication technology networks which will have low latency, meaning that they will be optimized to proces...

January 5, 2021 On the day of writing this, India had reported 116 deaths from Covid. In contrast, the US, with around one-fourth the population of India, reported 1,897 deaths, or 16 times the daily deaths as India. The UK, which has one-twentieth the population of India, reported 592 deaths, or 5 times the daily deaths as India. On other metrics too — new cases, active cases — the Indian curve has flattened. If and when the UK and the US achieve what we have, there will be major celebrations. Such low death rates would be seen as a victory of the government, citizens and science over the dreaded coronavirus. However, because we are India, we don’t get as much credit. We are considered poor, third-world and untrustworthy, incapable of achieving something like this on our own. Instead of learning from India’s experience, the first instinct is to doubt Indian data. We aren’t counting the cases right, we aren’t doing enough tests, we don’t classify the deaths properly — the list of doubt...

2021-01-1 With the approval of the New Education Policy 2020 in July, India is all set to witness a much needed reformation in education, one that focuses on the essentials of learning in the present, while preparing students for a future they get to shape. The current system that has often been criticised to be rigid and redundant, focusing more on content and results, will now pave way for NEP that aims to encourage cognition and creativity. With its multidisciplinary approach, students will have the opportunities to innovate and adapt, allowing them to swiftly move between different interests and fields, enabling constant up-gradation of skills. The policy doesn’t just change education for students, but the board and facilitators too, thus restructuring the entire system to be more learner centred, based on the pillars of access, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability. The last time the education policy was reformed before this, was in 1986. Despite the humungous changes...

20AUGUST,2020 Our need for nutrients actually increases during periods of stress. Ironically, this is the time when many people choose less nutritious foods. If you skip meals or rely on processed or fast foods instead of a balanced diet, your nutrient needs will not be met. Research links diets low in nutrients to an increased risk of depression and anxiety. Choosing nutritious foods and eating regular meals can improve your mood, enhance your energy and immune system and make it easier to manage stress. Food is used by many as a reward or for comfort – but when we are stressed we are most likely to choose something low in nutrients and high in sugar, salt, and/ or fat.  Many have a tendency to eat when anxious, even when not feeling hungry. On the other hand, others experiencing stress lose the desire to eat and frequently miss meals and snacks. Following these nutrition tips can help you manage stress and provide your body with much needed physical and mental energy and nutrient...