Ensuring Electoral Integrity Context: The recent decision by the Supreme Court to entertain petitions advocating for 100% cross-verification of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has reignited debates surrounding electoral integrity in India. Relevance: GS – 02 (Government Policies […]
Balancing Privacy Protection and Press Freedom Context: With the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 that aims to safeguard individuals’ privacy rights, setting forth provisions for data processing, user consent, and grievance redressal. However, amidst the goals of privacy protection, concerns […]
Digital Privacy: Combatting Doxxing and Harassment on Social Media Platforms Context: The rise of social media platforms has brought both connectivity and risks to users, with one concerning trend being the malicious act of doxxing. Doxxing involves the unauthorized exposure of private or sensitive information […]
Growth and Trade Policy Reforms Context: In a recent development, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its growth forecast for India’s GDP in the current fiscal year, projecting a 7% expansion compared to its previous estimate of 6.7%. This upward revision is attributed to […]
ISRO’s ‘zero orbital debris’ milestone Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a remarkable feat with its PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission, leaving virtually zero debris in Earth’s orbit. This achievement marks a significant step forward in addressing the growing concern of space debris, a pressing […]
On unemployment in Indian States Context: A recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Institute for Human Development (IHD) has shed light on a concerning trend: two out of every three unemployed individuals in India are young graduates. This revelation underscores the […]
The climate crisis is not gender neutral Context: The climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of this time. However, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), women and children are 14 times more likely than men to die in a disaster […]
Disruptive technology in Indian Army Context: The year 2024 is declared as the ‘Year of Technology Absorption,’ for the Indian Army emphasizing its commitment to leveraging technology to stay ahead in modern warfare. It aligns with the concept of Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) that aims to integrate […]
World Health Day Context: Every year April 7th is celebrated as World Health Day. This year’s theme being – “My Health, My Right,” underscores the importance of equitable access to healthcare for all. The article delves into the critical issue of health equity, emphasizing its […]
On global indices measuring democracy Context: India’s democratic credentials have come under scrutiny with recent assessments labeling it as “one of the worst autocratisers.” These evaluations by international organizations have sparked controversy, prompting the Indian Government to consider releasing its own democracy index. This article […]