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SWAP 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 The Union government’s now-withdrawn directive mandating manufacturers to preload the Sanchar Saathi application on all new smartphones has triggered debate on privacy, surveillance,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 …
Read MoreINDIA’S SEMICONDUCTOR MISSION AND CHIP DIPLOMACY Syllabus: GS-3: ● Science and technology ● Indigenization of technology and development of new technology Why in the News? India’s India Semiconductor Mission is making global headlines after the government approved significant investments to establish semiconductor foundry and assembly plants in Gujarat and Assam. This comes amidst geopolitical tensions …
Read MoreIndia’s First Semiconductor Chip to Roll Out: A Milestone for India Semiconductors Why in the News? India’s first “Made in India” semiconductor chip is set to roll out from CG Semi’s Sanand plant in Gujarat, as announced by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. This milestone marks a major step under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) towards …
Read MoreSVAMITVA Scheme Recognised as Citizen-Centric Global Model Why in the News ? Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science & Technology, hailed the SVAMITVA Scheme as a global model for citizen-centric governance, highlighting its role in land self-mapping, international collaborations, and technological advancements during a high-level Survey of India meeting in New Delhi. Achievements and …
Read MoreDelhi Assembly Launches e-Vidhan Paperless System Why in the News ? Delhi Assembly will hold its first-ever paperless session under the e-Vidhan system, part of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) portal, from August 4 to 8, aiming for improved transparency and efficiency. This initiative aligns with the NeVA under Digital India goals and follows the …
Read MorePrasar Bharati Launches Free Multimedia News Platform Why in the News? Prasar Bharati, established under the Prasar Bharati Act, has invited all Indian media outlets to register for PB-SHABD, a free newswire service offering daily multimedia news stories in multiple languages. It aims to ensure authentic information dissemination and wider access to public service broadcasting …
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