Meta Apologises Over PM Modi Video Removal; Karnataka Cabinet Expanded
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Meta apologised before Parliament's IT panel for mistakenly removing PM Modi's Facebook video, but MPs demanded accountability. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar expanded the cabinet to full strength, and wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced an appeal against Brij Bhushan's acquittal.
Key facts
Meta apologised for temporarily removing PM Modi's video on action against paper leaks.
MPs on Parliament's IT panel demanded accountability and action against those responsible, not just an apology.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar inducted 20 ministers, taking the Cabinet to its full sanctioned strength of 34.
Two Congress MLAs resigned after being left out of the cabinet expansion.
Vinesh Phogat said women wrestlers will appeal against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's acquittal in a sexual harassment case.
A Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan and former WFI official Vinod Tomar.
Tamil Nadu moved the Supreme Court alleging Karnataka released less Cauvery water than its entitlement.
FSSAI initiated action against liquor manufacturers, including makers of Old Monk and McDowell's, over misleading labelling and non-permitted flavouring.
The Congress high command approved appointments to key Assembly and Legislative Council posts in Karnataka.
Prelims pointers
- Parliamentary IT panel: examines issues related to information technology.
- FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, statutory body under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC): monitors water release as per tribunal award.
- Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: former chief of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
- Vinesh Phogat: Indian wrestler, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee.
- DK Shivakumar: Chief Minister of Karnataka.
- Karnataka Cabinet sanctioned strength: 34.
- Old Monk and McDowell's: Indian liquor brands.
- Supreme Court: apex judicial body, hears interstate water disputes.
Mains angles
- GS2: Role of parliamentary committees in ensuring accountability of tech companies.
- GS2: Federalism and interstate water disputes - Cauvery water sharing issue.
- GS2: Government policies and interventions for women's safety and justice system.
- GS3: Consumer protection and food safety regulations - FSSAI's role.