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Semicon 2.0 Expands India’s Semiconductor Support Framework Why in the News ? The Union Government has notified Semicon 2.0, reducing financial support for eligible silicon fabrication projects from 50% to 40% while expanding assistance for semiconductor packaging, display fabrication, equipment, materials, chip design, research and talent development. Key Changes Under Semicon 2.0 Under Semicon 1.0, …
Read MoreAdiVaani Brings Tribal Languages Into India’s Digital Future Why in the News ? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with IIT Delhi, has developed AdiVaani, an AI-powered language platform to bring tribal languages into the digital ecosystem. It aims to make government services, healthcare, education and other digital resources accessible in communities’ own languages. …
Read MoreUPI: A DECADE OF INDIA’S DIGITAL PAYMENTS REVOLUTION Why in the News? The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completed 10 years on 25 August 2026, marking a major milestone in India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). From 1.78 crore transactions in 2016-17, annual UPI transaction volume has risen to over 24,162 crore transactions in 2025-26, alongside rapid …
Read MorePM Family Care Tracker: Towards Proactive and Humane Welfare Governance Introduction: From Welfare Schemes to Welfare Delivery India has created an extensive network of welfare schemes for women, children and vulnerable families. However, the central challenge is no longer only the availability of schemes, but their timely and effective delivery. The PM Family Care Tracker, …
Read MoreDigiHaat’s ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ Store: Cooperatives Enter Digital Commerce GS Paper II: Governance, cooperatives, inclusive development GS Paper III: Digital economy, rural entrepreneurship, agriculture marketing India’s cooperative movement has played an important role in rural development, agriculture, dairy, credit, fisheries, handlooms and livelihood generation. Cooperatives are based on collective ownership and democratic participation, helping small …
Read MoreNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY AND INDIA’S SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS Why in the News? India observed National Technology Day with leaders highlighting the role of science, innovation, and technological self-reliance in national development. The occasion emphasised India’s growing focus on research, indigenous technology, and strategic capabilities. Significance of National Technology Day Commemoration of Pokhran tests: The day marks …
Read MoreGovernment Launches AI Skilling And Digital Broadcasting Initiatives Why in the News? Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the National AI Skilling Initiative, My WAVES platform, and new TV technologies like in-built tuners and EPG, aiming to promote digital inclusion, enhance content accessibility, and strengthen India’s creator economy ecosystem. Key Initiatives Launched and Their Objectives: Union …
Read MoreUIDAI Launches Bug Bounty Programme to Secure Aadhaar Why in the News ? The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme to strengthen the cybersecurity of the Aadhaar ecosystem. The initiative invites ethical hackers and security researchers to identify vulnerabilities in key UIDAI digital platforms. UIDAI’s Bug Bounty …
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 MoreBHASHINI SAMUDAYE WORKSHOP: STRENGTHENING INDIA’S LANGUAGE AI ECOSYSTEM Why in the News? Workshop scheduled: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will organise the BHASHINI Samudaye Workshop in New Delhi, potentially addressing communication challenges in environmental clearances. Language AI focus: The event aims to strengthen India’s language AI ecosystem through collaboration and ecosystem-building, which could …
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