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What is Digital India Act, 2023?

The Union government has formally outlined the Digital India Act, 2023 which is a broad overhaul of the decades-old Information Technology Act, 2000. Central idea: Reconsideration of Safe Harbour The government is reconsidering a key aspect of cyberspace — ‘safe harbour’. Safe harbour is the principle that so-called ‘intermediaries’ on the internet are not responsible… Continue reading What is Digital India Act, 2023?

Space Debris: India’s Contribution and Efforts to Tackle the Problem

Central Idea Space debris, particularly in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), is becoming an increasingly urgent problem due to the rising number of rocket launches and payloads, as well as anti-satellite missile tests and collisions. On March 7, 2023, ISRO successfully carried out a controlled re-entry for the decommissioned Megha-Tropiques-1 (MT1). ISRO’s controlled re-entry of the… Continue reading Space Debris: India’s Contribution and Efforts to Tackle the Problem

Budget For The Education Sector

Central Idea The Union Budget 2023 has made nominal increases in the allocation for education, which will not suffice to improve the education sector’s current situation. Government Expenditure on Education As per the Economic Survey 2023, the combined expenditure on education by the Centre and States (as a percentage of GDP), has remained stagnant at… Continue reading Budget For The Education Sector

Tourism Potential In Border States

Central Idea India has tremendous tourism potential in its border states, which remains largely untapped due to the remoteness of locations and difficulty of access. The government has made unprecedented efforts to build border infrastructure and announced plans to open villages along the northern border for tourists under the Vibrant Villages Programme. However, encouraging tourism… Continue reading Tourism Potential In Border States

Money Laundering laws will now cover Cryptocurrency Trade

The government has imposed the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 on cryptocurrencies or virtual assets as it looks to tighten oversight of digital assets. Central idea: The Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002, now covers various financial activities related to virtual digital assets, including exchanges between fiat currencies and digital assets, transfer and storage of digital… Continue reading Money Laundering laws will now cover Cryptocurrency Trade

Moon to get its own Time Zone

The European Space Agency is planning a universal timekeeping system for the moon. Timekeeping on the Moon The Moon has its own day and night cycle, which lasts about 29.5 Earth days. This means that if humans were to live on the Moon, they would need to develop their own timekeeping system. Currently, the time… Continue reading Moon to get its own Time Zone

India-Germany Relations: Opportunities and Challenges

Central Idea India and Germany are enhancing their relationship through bilateral talks and collaboration, with Germany showing interest in being a key partner in India’s defence, trade, and clean energy. The recent visit of German Chancellor Scholz to India highlights the importance of India-German cooperation in shaping a new global order. India-Germany Relations: Background Freedom… Continue reading India-Germany Relations: Opportunities and Challenges

5G: Security Features and Concerns

Central Idea With the arrival of 5G technology, all electronic devices will potentially be connected to the internet. Cyber damage scenarios, imagined only in dystopian fiction, could become a reality. A collaborative approach between the government, academia, and businesses is necessary to address these cyber security concerns and ensure that 5G technology is safe and… Continue reading 5G: Security Features and Concerns

ONDC will help small retail survive against large E-Com firms: Union Minister

Central idea: The article discusses the Indian government’s plan to launch the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to support small retailers and businesses against large tech-based e-commerce firms. About ONDC The ONDC is a private non-profit Section 8 company established by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of the Government… Continue reading ONDC will help small retail survive against large E-Com firms: Union Minister

UNEP pitches for Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure

Central idea: The article discusses the United Nations’ development of a new system for tracking greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse Gases Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere and contribute to the greenhouse effect. Examples of greenhouse gases include- Water vapor (H2O) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Methane (CH4) Nitrous oxide (N2O) Fluorinated gases,… Continue reading UNEP pitches for Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure

Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) Project

The article discusses the partnership between Indian Railways and ISRO for real-time train tracking. Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) Project Indian Railways has signed a MoU with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to use satellite-based technology for real-time train tracking. The technology will be used to provide real-time information on the exact location… Continue reading Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) Project

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