gd topics 2018
Facebook – Cambridge Analytica data scandal
What is Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal :-- In 2013, Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm took personal data from people through an app on Facebook named ‘This is your Digital Life‘. They conducted a quiz to know users’ personal ideologies
Exam paper leaks – How to restore trust in the Indian education system?
Theme :-- In March 2018, exam papers of CBSE class X Maths and Class XII Economics leaked an hour before the exams and was shared on whatsapp.
- This incident created debates on the Indian education system, loopholes in the examination
SC/ST Act
Theme :-- On March 20th 2018, Supreme court laid down safeguards against the misuse of SC/ST Act. As per the order, in atrocities cases, preliminary enquiry by DSP is mandatory before arresting the accused. Supreme Court came to this decision
US-China Trade war – Impact on USA, China & other countries
How US-China Trade War has started :-- United States has increased tariffs on its Chinese imports – steel and aluminium. It is one of the Donald Trump’s presidential election promises. Trump explained that country’s military should not be dependent on