On January 26, 1950, India became an Independent Sovereign Democratic Republic with its own Constitution. The Constitution of Independent India that came into being that day was the culmination of a journey that had begun during the first war of Independence in 1857. The Constitution of India, signifies the culmination of a protracted and meticulous … Continue reading Making of The Indian Constitution
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Digital revolution
The fourth industrial revolution will take shape on the basis of digital technology. Today, it is necessary for every country to rapidly adopt modern technology for development. Digital revolution has an important role in the rapidly changing world. It has been more than 75 years since the country got independence. In the last decade, our … Continue reading Digital revolution
Disruptive & Futuristic Technologies
Disruptive technology is an innovation that significantly alters the way that consumers, industries, or businesses operate. It displaces a well-established product or technology, creating a new industry or market. New technology can either be sustaining or disruptive. While sustaining technology depends on the incremental improvements in the already existing technology, disruptive technology is a completely … Continue reading Disruptive & Futuristic Technologies
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
