India’s Space Economy: Policies Directions in a New Frontier
India’s space economy has grown significantly, fueled by pioneering initiatives from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and recent efforts to open the sector to private players.
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Mapping Department of Biotechnology: Schemes and Programmes
The inception of DBT (Department of Biotechnology) in India was in 1986, when the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi established the Department of Biotechnology within the Ministry of Science and Technology, recognizing its importance for economic growth.
The New Age of Crypto: India’s 2024 Regulatory Framework Unveiled
India's cryptocurrency regulation has undergone significant evolution over the past few years, characterized by a series of critical developments.
Proposed Amendments to IT Rules 2021: Strengthening Digital Accountability and Media Ethics
The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, introduced by the Indian government, aimed to regulate the expanding digital ecosystem, specifically targeting social media intermediaries and online news platforms.
India’s Economic Evolution: Growth, Technology, and Infrastructure
India’s 78th Independence Day is celebrated on 15th August 2024 in memory of the hard struggles and sacrifices of many freedom fighters led by Mahatma Gandhi.
India and AI: Achievements, Ongoing Efforts and Future Prospects
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human intelligence and problem-solving capabilities. Artificial intelligence has gone through many cycles of hype, but even to skeptics, the release of ChatGPT seems to mark a turning point. Today, generative AI can learn and synthesize not just human language but other data types including images, video, software code, and even molecular structures. Applications for AI are growing every day. AI will be the kinetic enabler of India’s digital economy and make Governance smarter and more data-led.
The IT Amendment Rules, 2023: Mandating Fact Checking & Regulating Online Gaming
The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act, 2000) was formulated to provide a legal framework for electronic governance, e-commerce, and cybercrimes. It was established with the aim of ensuring safe digital transactions and reducing cybercrimes on the basis of the United Nations Model Law on Electronic Commerce 1996 (UNCITRAL Model).