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A Lifeline Under Fire: The Perils and Politics of Humanitarian Aid

With Israeli forces weaponizing starvation and Hamas embedding itself within civilian infrastructure, much ink has been spilled over the geopolitical ramifications and, moreover, over who is in the right. The fact remains that every 10 minutes, a child is killed in Gaza. According to Human Rights Watch, even before the current hostilities, 1.2 million of the 2.2 million people in Gaza faced acute food insecurity, with over 80% reliant on humanitarian aid. At this juncture, on World Humanitarian Day, it is vital to discuss the instrumental work being done by humanitarian workers across conflict zones, from the streets of Haiti to the coasts of Rakhine.

Soaring Heights: The Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill, 2024 – Catalyzing India’s Aviation Revolution

The Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024 seeks to remove the outdated laws of the aircraft bill 1934 which has also been amended 21 times at a time when India is one of the fastest growing civil aviation among its global partners and also in accordance to its 2047 vision- VIKSIT BHARAT. The Lok Sabha on Friday i.e.  9th august 2024 passed this bill to replace the 90-year-old bill and to improve the ease of doing business.

The Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN)- 2021

The Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) is a crucial component of India's Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).  ULPIN is the authoritative source of information regarding any parcel of land or property. This system assigns a 14-digit identification number to each land parcel using its precise longitude and latitude coordinates, derived from detailed surveys and geo-referenced cadastral maps. Based on international standards, it complies with the Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) standard and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standard.

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.

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