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LAND PORT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LPMS) Why in the News? Official Launch: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) in New Delhi. Digital Transformation: LPMS is a state-of-the-art digital platform aimed at integrating operations across India’s land ports into a unified system, complementing maritime logistics infrastructure. Border Efficiency: …
Read MoreWest Bengal Assembly Joins NeVA Initiative The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has joined the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) initiative, becoming the 33rd legislature in India to adopt this digital platform. This development is important for competitive exams because it is linked with Digital India, e-governance, State Legislatures, transparency and administrative reforms that support various sectors …
Read MoreSARTHAK Scheme Modernises India’s Public Distribution System Operations Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet approved the SARTHAK Public Distribution System (PDS) Scheme with an outlay of ₹25,530 crore for five years. The scheme aims to modernise foodgrain distribution through advanced technologies, transparency measures, and improved last-mile delivery under the National Food Security Act …
Read MorePM-AJAY Digital Platforms Strengthen Scheduled Caste Welfare Delivery Why in the News ? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the PM-AJAY Portal and AJAY Mobile App to digitize implementation of Scheduled Caste welfare schemes. The initiative aims to improve transparency, real-time monitoring, and efficient delivery under the PM-AJAY Scheme. Key Features Of PM-AJAY …
Read MoreTHE ELEPHANT IN INDIA’S DATA ROOM Syllabus: GS 2: Governance Issues arising out of design and implementation of policies Why in the News? Concerns regarding India’s fragmented and non-standardised data ecosystem have resurfaced after repeated parliamentary questions exposed the lack of publicly accessible, interoperable, and reliable government data systems. GOOD GOVERNANCE IN INDIA ● Transparency …
Read MoreAadhaar App Launched, Boosting Secure Digital Governance Why in the News ? On UIDAI Day, Jitin Prasada launched the new Aadhaar App in New Delhi, strengthening secure digital identity services, enhancing user convenience, and reinforcing India’s global leadership in digital public infrastructure. This initiative contributes to the broader goal of environmental democracy by promoting paperless …
Read MoreE-Bill Platform Digitises Fertiliser Subsidy Governance Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers has launched an E-Bill System to digitally process fertiliser subsidies worth nearly ₹2 lakh crore, aiming to enhance transparency, efficiency, auditability, and reduce fraud and delays in subsidy disbursement. This system could potentially be extended to manage environmental …
Read MoreSupreme Court Seeks Independent Regulator for Online Content Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has suggested setting up an autonomous online content regulator to monitor digital obscenity, protect free speech, and verify age using Aadhaar/PAN. Meanwhile, the government plans amendments to the IT Rules to define and curb obscene digital content. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreConcerns Rise Over Digital Data Protection Clauses Why in the News? The Press Club of India (PCI) has raised concerns about ambiguous clauses in the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, stating they could be misused to restrict press freedom and potentially lead to human rights violations. The remarks follow recent notification of the …
Read MoreUIDAI Unveils Aadhaar Vision 2032 for Digital Future Why in the News? The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the Aadhaar Vision 2032 Framework to strengthen India’s digital identity ecosystem through AI, blockchain, quantum computing, and advanced encryption, ensuring compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and global cybersecurity norms. This vision …
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