What we mean by good digital public infrastructure
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What we mean by good digital public infrastructure

The article attempts to explain features of ‘Good’ digital public infrastructure

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A discourse on AI governance that India must shape

Summit of the Future (September 22-23, 2024) will be a pivotal moment for global diplomacy, focusing on AI governance.

A game plan for India’s success as 2036 Olympic host
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A game plan for India’s success as 2036 Olympic host

In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s dream to host the 2036 Olympic Games.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Hindenburg Research

Hindenburg Research has accused the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) of having a conflict of interest.

Polygraph Test
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Polygraph Test

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently received authorization to conduct a polygraph test on the main suspect in the rape and murder case of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata Medical College.

Lateral Entry in Civil Services
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Lateral Entry in Civil Services

UPSC issues ad for lateral entry into bureaucracy.

Ensuring social justice in the bureaucracy
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Ensuring social justice in the bureaucracy

Opposition leader of Lok Sabha highlighted the absence of SC/ST officers among those involved in framing the 2024 Budget.

GST on Health Insurance
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GST on Health Insurance

This year, the rise in insurance premiums for health and life policies, combined with the 18% GST, has made insurance less affordable for many individuals.

On amendments to the Waqf Act
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On amendments to the Waqf Act

The government referred the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to a Joint Committee of Parliament.

NITI Aayog
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The NITI Aayog suffers from both structural and functional issues

Recent boycott by representatives of several states during NITI Aayogs 9th Governing Council meeting highlights significant structural and functional limitations.

Gender gap in Education
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Gender gap in Education

The World Economic Forum (WEF) report of 2024 on global gender gaps recently ranked India at 129 out of 146 economies, with a decline in the education sector being one of the reasons for India’s rank slipping a couple of places this year.

On the jurisdiction of the CBI
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On the jurisdiction of the CBI

On July 10, the Supreme Court upheld West Bengal’s suit against the Union government, accusing it of “constitutional overreach” by using the CBI.