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About the Institution:
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), established in 1981, is today a globally reputed deemed to be University in Mumbai. It stands proud with its campuses spread across various corners of the country at Indore, Shirpur, Dhule, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Navi Mumbai and Chandigarh, presently with 17 specialized schools, more than 17000 students and about 750 full-time faculty members. It runs various undergraduate, post graduate, integrated programs, Ph.D programmes as well as diploma and certificate programmes in the fields of Engineering & technology, Design, Liberal Arts, performing arts, Law, Pharmacy, Architcture, Branding and advertisement, etc.,
About Schools of Law: NMIMS offers legal education by undergraduate programmes-B.A.LL.B and B.B.A.LL.B, presently through its Schools of Law, approved by the Bar Council of India at Indore, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai. It has upcoming schools, duly approved by the Bar Council of India in Dhule and Chandigarh, commencing the programmes this year. It also provides post graduate programmes – LL.M and Ph.D programmes through its school of law at Mumbai.
Competition Brief:
With the advancement in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) – the world is more accessible and connected than ever before. The continuous revolution in this particular domain along with its huge networks and social media platforms has totally revolutionized humanity. It has become a key variable for our daily information and substantive knowledge. But the whole phenomenon has also led to the bombardment of misinformation and fact less wisdom; which in turn has created a deep crisis for humanity itself. It is quite challenging for the young generation to reflect upon the positive and negative dynamics of the same.
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About the Topic:
COVID 19 has thrown various challenges in front of the world. In the absence of its medical solution, one of the biggest challenges is considered to be the rapid spread of infodemic. On 28th March 2020, the Director General of World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that:
“We are not just fighting an epidemic; we are also fighting an infodemic’.
Merriam Webster dictionary defines ‘Infodemic’ as – a blend of information and epidemic, which typically refers to a rapid and far-reaching spread of both ‘accurate’ and ‘inaccurate’ information about something, such as disease. As the world remains technologically well-knitted and the global pandemic has affected the entire planet – Indian sub-continent is also facing the dual challenge of pandemic and infodemic both.
It is in this context that – students, budding lawyers and young generation’ needs to debate discuss, reflect and find solutions for the proper channels of communication and disseminating information. Information technology remains most essential tool for our generation to circulate information from macro to micro level; but at the same time, it has wide range to limitations too. Hence, the topic of this national debate ‘Bombardment of Infodemic in Times of Pandemic’ remains quite central to our space and times. The whole activity when peered through the spectrum of pandemic will not only enhance our thought processes; but our daily lives too in a positive manner. And it will also highlight the fact that – where we have failed and where we have to try to get to.
Eligibility:
- The competition is open to all the undergraduate students of any UGC recognised university/institution.
- By applying for the competition, the teams shall be deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of the organizing institution.
RULES OF DEBATE:
- The competition will be a virtual one and will be conducted via Zoom application.
- Two participants will be allowed from each University/Institution
- The debate will be chaired by a ‘speaker’, who will read out the motion.
- The participants of every university/institution will be required to prepare for both the sides – FOR and AGAINST the motion.
- Each Candidate will be allotted 3 minutes for their respective stand.
- Four awards and prizes will be announced – two for winners and two for runners’ up (for and against the motion).
- The medium of Communication will be English only.
- Decision made by the panel of Judges will be final and binding.
- The dress code for the activity is western or Indian formals
- At any point of conflict, the decision of Host Institution (NMIMS, Indore), will be final and participants have to follow the same.
- School of Law, NMIMS, Indore reserves the right to alter or change the rules or procedure of the competition
- Details and information concerning the debate will be shared through Email and WhatsApp by the organizing committee.
Registration Process:
For the Registration Process please refer to the Brochure.
Registration link is provided in the Brochure
Last Date of the Registration is 21st July 2020
Date of the competition is 25th July 2020
For National Debate Competition Brochure, click here
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