Why did the govt ban more China-linked apps?

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Internal security related issues.   Why did the govt ban more China-linked apps? Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has banned 54 more apps which have either originated in China or have some Chinese connection. These apps were banned for being a threat to national security.   …

SWAMITVA scheme:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.   Context: The government has said that it plans to prepare digital maps of all …

Organization of Islamic Cooperation:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International Institutions.   Context: India  has condemned the “motivated and misleading statement” made by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which expressed deep concerns over what it called “continued attacks on Muslims in India” and called upon the international community to take necessary measures.   What’s the issue? OIC …