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India Goes Digital! Third Largest Economy in the World!!
India’s digital power rises! 🇮🇳 Third largest digital economy! Infrastructure shines, but user gap persists. Bridging the divide for inclusive growth!!
Key Points:
- India jumps to 3rd place globally in digitalization, behind US & China.
- Report uses “CHIPS” framework to assess digital health (Connect, Harness, Innovate, Protect, Sustain).
- Strong infrastructure boosts ranking, surpassing UK, Germany & Japan.
- Gap in user engagement: 12th among G20 nations – need for inclusivity.
- Focus on digital literacy and affordability to bridge the gap.
India’s Eye in the Sky: INSAT-3DS Weather Satellite Launch!!
India’s weather eye gets sharper! 🇮🇳 INSAT-3DS launched on GSLV rocket! Monitors Earth, oceans & atmosphere for accurate forecasts & disaster alerts!!
Key Points:
- ISRO launches INSAT-3DS satellite on GSLV rocket for weather monitoring.
- Satellite provides data for weather forecasts, disaster warnings & ocean observations.
- GSLV rocket known as “Naughty Boy” aims for 16th mission, 10th with indigenous engine.
- Success boosts self-reliance in satellite launches and data collection.
Electoral Bonds Struck Down: Transparency Wins in India! ⚖️
India’s top court says NO to secret political funding! 🇮🇳 Electoral Bonds Scheme struck down! Anonymous donations out, transparency in! Voters informed, democracy strengthened!!
Key Points:
- Supreme Court declares Electoral Bonds Scheme unconstitutional, citing anonymity & undermining information rights.
- Opacity fuels potential “quid pro quo” deals and weakens citizen oversight of political funding.
- Court upholds transparency for large corporate donations, citing “significant public interest”.
- Ruling mandates immediate end to the scheme and disclosure of past bond transactions.
