Combating Deepfakes

Deepfake has emerged as a serious threat to democracy and social institutions across the world. Propagation of deepfake content via social media platforms has aggravated this challenge. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has, from time to time, advised social media platforms to exercise due diligence and take expeditious action against deepfake. IT Minister … Continue reading Combating Deepfakes

AI: The Road Ahead

India, along with 27 other countries and the European Union, reached an agreement at Bletchley Park in the United Kingdom, to establish a shared understanding of the opportunities and risks posed by artificial intelligence or AI. Signed on the first day of the AI Safety Summit, hosted by the UK, the Bletchley Declaration marks the … Continue reading AI: The Road Ahead

Make in India: Railways

Indian Railways has a crucial role in the economic growth and development of our country. Be it carrying agriculture produce to distant places, aiding growth of industries and connecting major ports, railways have significantly helped in bridging the distance between the different places and regions of our country. As a relatively cheap mode of transport, … Continue reading Make in India: Railways

The Impact of Bhakti Movement on Language and Poetry

The Bhakti Movement is a pervasive cultural movement which appeared in various forms of cultural expression including religion, philosophy, language, art and literature. …. As a result of the Bhakti Movement, the process of building up of various regional languages quickened and the foundation was laid for the growth of modern Indian languages. Free from … Continue reading The Impact of Bhakti Movement on Language and Poetry

Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities

A parliamentary panel has recommended setting up a “dedicated cultural heritage squad” for the recovery of stolen antiquities. The department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture said this in a report tabled in both Houses of Parliament on Monday. In its “Three Hundred Forty Eighth Report on the subject ‘Heritage Theft – The … Continue reading Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities

Internationalisation of the Rupee: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

The internationalization of the Indian Rupee (INR) has gained significant attention as India aims to strengthen its position in the global economy. With potential benefits such as increased trade, investment, and reduced transaction costs, the process of internationalizing the Rupee presents both opportunities and challenges. Internationalization refers to the broader acceptance and use of the … Continue reading Internationalisation of the Rupee: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

Rising Heatwaves in India: Urgent Actions Needed to Combat the Impacts

Introduction: In 2022, India experienced its hottest April in 122 years. Moreover, the country experienced extreme weather on 242 out of 273 days between January and October 2022. A new study titled ‘Lethal Heatwaves are Challenging India’s Sustainable Development’ by the researches of University of Cambridge published in the PLOS Climate journal has highlighted how … Continue reading Rising Heatwaves in India: Urgent Actions Needed to Combat the Impacts

Summary – More HIT than miss in India-Nepal ties

Important Events – Adoption of a new Constitution in 2015. Two rounds of elections have been held since 2015 - in 2017 and in November, 2022. Challenges in Indo-Nepal Ties – Political Instability in Nepal – Inability by any party to form a stable government Economic blockade in 2015 Green-shoots in Indo-Nepal Ties – During … Continue reading Summary – More HIT than miss in India-Nepal ties

Improvement in the World Bank Logistics Ranking

India improves in the logistics ranking of the World Bank by jumping 6 places to Rank 38 out of 139 countries in the 7th edition of Logistics Performance Index (LPI 2023). This is a strong indicator of India’s global positioning, with this development being powered by our Government’s laser focus on reforms for improving logistics … Continue reading Improvement in the World Bank Logistics Ranking

Open Source Seeds Movement: An Alternative to Corporate Control Over Agriculture

Introduction: The Open Source Seeds Movement is a growing movement that promotes the use of open-source seeds in agriculture. It aims to create a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system by providing farmers with access to a diverse range of seed varieties, free from the control of large corporations. Here are some key points … Continue reading Open Source Seeds Movement: An Alternative to Corporate Control Over Agriculture