Addressing the Concerns of Simultaneous Elections
The biggest risk to democracy from the proposal is that it effectively scuppers the check the Rajya Sabha presents to radical departures from the normal. Election
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What We Expect the 20th ASEAN-India Summit to Deliver?
A week from now, the 20th ASEAN India Summit is going to take place in Jakarta. Started in 2002 in Cambodia, the ASEAN-India annual summit process is going to complete an eventful two-decade partnership.
Unveiling the Future: Bharat 6G Vision Paves the Way for India’s Technological Leap
PM Narendra Modi recently unveiled the Bharat 6G Vision Document and launched the 6G research and development test bed by involving the stakeholders in the development of 6G in India, a technology with a 100 times faster speed than 5G. The document provides an all-encompassing approach required for the development of the technology, from sustainability and digital inclusiveness to bringing a revolution in integrating the virtual and physical worlds. The 6G mission aligns with India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and puts it at the forefront of the global technological hubs.
SWAMIH: Catalyzing Economic and Affordable Housing Transformation
A competent workforce from tier II and tier III has moved to satellite towns as a result of the hybrid method of work which has increased the need for affordable and mid-income housing in these areas. However the crunch in funds results in stalled projects that delay the delivery of homes to buyers. To address this issue, the government introduced the SWAMIH investment fund in 2019. Despite the strict eligibility criteria to get the funding, it plays a huge role in completing the government’s objective of ‘Housing for All’.
National Cyber Security Strategy 2021 and Digital Transformation Odyssey: The Digital Realm in India
The article explores the interconnected landscape of the National Cyber Security Strategy and the Digital India initiative in India. It delves into how these two significant endeavors are shaping the nation's digital trajectory. The National Cyber Security Strategy is depicted as a comprehensive defence against escalating cyber threats, while Digital India is portrayed as an ambitious push towards digital empowerment and societal advancement. The article analyses the components, goals, and implications of both strategies. It highlights how the National Cyber Security Strategy's cybersecurity policies align with the security needs arising from Digital India's digitization initiatives. The article emphasizes the importance of collaboration, capacity building, and data privacy in this digital journey. By fostering a secure digital environment and promoting cyber resilience, the combined efforts of these initiatives pave the way for India's digital transformation while safeguarding its interests.
Clearing the Air: India’s National Clean Air Programme and the Path Forward
The National Clean Air Programme is a pollution-control initiative that was started by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in 2019 with the goal of reducing the concentration of coarse (particulate matter with a diameter of less than 10 micrometres, or PM10) and fine (particulate matter with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres, or PM2.5) particles by at least 20% over the course of the following five years, using 2017 as the baseline year for comparison.