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Why in the news? India is launching two submarine cable systems, IAX and IEX, enhancing digital connectivity to Asia and Europe while strengthening its role in undersea cable security and resilience. India’s Expanding Undersea Cable Network: Two new submarine cable systems, India Asia Xpress (IAX) and India Europe Xpress (IEX), will be launched in the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: E-Governance , Co-operative Federalism Focus: PRAGATI, India’s digital governance platform, is in the news after a case study by Oxford University’s Said Business School. The study highlights its success in accelerating over 340 major infrastructure projects, transforming India’s approach to project oversight, governance, and collaboration across federal and state levels. Introduction: Digital Transformation …
Read MoreWhy in the news? PRAGATI, India’s transformative e-governance platform, gained attention for its significant impact on resolving grievances, expediting project delivery, and enhancing inter-governmental collaboration, earning international acclaim for improving governance and transparency in project execution. Introduction to PRAGATI Platform: PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) was launched on March 25, 2015, as a pioneering …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors. Various Schemes Why in the News? The Union Cabinet approved India’s One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) scheme on November 25. This ambitious initiative aims to provide equitable access to scholarly journals across all public institutions, addressing the financial barriers to research access. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Army unveiled “Eklavya,” a cutting-edge digital platform for officers’ training, offering 96 courses to enhance learning, efficiency, and readiness in alignment with modern warfare demands. Introduction and Launch: On November 28, 2024, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), launched “Eklavya,” an online learning platform for Indian …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian government has approved Rs 6000 crore for the One Nation One Subscription initiative to provide equitable access to 13,000 journals for government HEIs. Overview and Budget Allocation: The Indian government approved Rs 6000 crore for the “One Nation One Subscription” (ONOS) initiative. The scheme aims to provide government-run higher …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The PAN 2.0 Project, approved by the CCEA, modernizes taxpayer registration services with technology-driven processes, aligning with the Digital India vision for streamlined and efficient governance. Overview: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the PAN 2.0 Project for the Income Tax Department. The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Labour Ministry announced the successful trial of CPPS under EPFO, disbursing ₹11 crore to 49,000 pensioners, aiming for nationwide implementation by January 2025 for improved pension access. Overview of the Pilot Run: The Central Government has successfully tested the new Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the Employees’ Pension …
Read MoreWhy in the News? DLC Campaign 3.0: Launched to expand Digital Life Certificate (DLC) services for pensioners across India. Prime Minister’s Vision: Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted DLC as part of PM Modi’s vision for Digital Empowerment of pensioners. Key Highlights of DLC Campaign 3.0 Initiated in: 2014 with Jeevan Praman and Face Authentication added in …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS- 3: Cyber Security ,Cyber Warfare , Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Networks. Why in the news? The exponential growth in India’s digital sector brings unparalleled opportunities and challenges. Protecting citizens from cyber threats has become essential, as it impacts national security, economic growth, and public trust. New …
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