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27th may 2021 – polity related current issues
1) Watsapp approaches delhi high court to challenge the new IT rules
a. Refer to digital media ethics code
2) Lakshadweep : experts urge kerala governor to intervene
a. Refer to the new regulations issued by the administrator of Lakshadweep
b. Refer to article 240
3) Panel to investigate charges of illegal construction in mekedatu
a. Refer to NGT
4) Centre seeks compliance report from intermediaries
a. The intermediaries concerns – extensive capacity building, new operational models , product redesign , personnel on boarding
5) Bid by watsapp to stop new norms from coming into effect
6) Sashi Tharoor writes IT ministry on twitter tag

28th may 2021 – polity related current issues
1) Twitter defaming india , defying laws, says government ; twitter is refusing to cooperate , says delhi police
a. Refer to digital media ethics code
b. Refer to section 69A of IT act 2000
2) Reforms will benefit islanders : collector
a. Refer to the regulations issued by the administrator of Lakshadweep
3) Yet to receive draft regulation : government
a. Regulations – public consultation – approval by home ministry – approval by cabinet – comes into effect
4) The IB functions under the union home ministry , while the RAW functions under the cabinet secretary in the central administration
5) Supreme court has cautioned government on privacy
a. Refer to puttuswamy judgment
6) Submit compliance reports within 15 days , digital platforms told

29th may 2021 – polity related current issues
1) GST council meeting held
a. Refer to 101st constitutional amendment 2016
2) Help children orphaned by COVID19 , says supreme court
3) BC quota in jobs, education extended for 10 more years
a. Refer to article 15(4) , 16(4)
b. Refer to my video on BC reservations
4) More voices against Lakshadweep changes ; Kerala HC seeks the views of centre
a. Refer to regulations issued by the administrator of Lakshadweep
5) Corporate mindset driving the administrator’s actions : MP
a. The changes brought in are in direct contravention of RAVINDRAN COMMITTEE that specifically said that all developmental projects relating to the islands have to be discussed and take into account the view of the gram panchayats