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Government 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 …
Read MoreIndia Post’s DHRUVA Framework for Digital Addresses Why in the News? The Department of Posts has proposed DHRUVA, a digital address infrastructure enabling secure, standardised and consent-based address sharing. Linked to DIGIPIN and supported by amendments to the Post Office Act, 2023, this system aims to transform governance, logistics, and digital delivery services, potentially impacting …
Read MoreSWAP APP MANDATES FOR DIGITAL LITERACY Syllabus: GS-2: ● Right to privacy ● Transparency and accountability Why in the News? The Union government’s now-withdrawn directive mandating manufacturers to preload the Sanchar Saathi application on all new smartphones has triggered debate on privacy, surveillance, proportionality, and digital rights. Much like the process of obtaining environmental clearances, …
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 …
Read MoreBuilding India’s Path to a Knowledge Power Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News ? The editorial highlights insights from Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr’s works such as The Gifts of Athena and The Lever of Riches, which explore how nations transition into knowledge …
Read MoreGST 2.0 to Ease Rural Household Expenditure Why in the News ? A FICCI analysis shows that under GST 2.0, more than 75% of rural expenditure and 66% of urban expenditure will fall under the nil or 5% tax rate, making the new tax structure more equitable and simplified. This change is expected to have …
Read MoreGST Reforms: 99% Goods Shifted to 5% Bracket, Boosting Digital Economy Why in the News? Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that under the latest GST reforms, 99% of goods in the 12% tax bracket have now moved to the 5% bracket, reducing consumer costs and simplifying the tax system while boosting government revenue. This …
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