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  • India’s Digital Finance Revolution

    India’s Digital Finance Revolution

    Explore how India’s digital finance revolution — powered by Aadhaar, UPI, and Jan Dhan — is reshaping global finance. Learn how stablecoins, digital rupee, and blockchain innovation could drive inclusion, transparency, and economic sovereignty in India’s future. Introduction India’s rapid digital transformation has changed the way its people live, work, and handle money. From crowded…

  • ECI’s Advisory for AI Content in Elections

    ECI’s Advisory for AI Content in Elections

    Learn about the Election Commission of India’s 2025 advisory on AI-generated content in elections. Understand new deepfake disclosure rules, compliance norms, and digital ethics for political parties. Context Ahead of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has released a crucial advisory on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in…

  • India Energy Transition Fund (IETF) for Green Growth

    India Energy Transition Fund (IETF) for Green Growth

    Learn about the India Energy Transition Fund (IETF), its $163 million first close, investments in renewable energy, electric mobility, and its role in India’s net-zero 2070 and green job creation roadmap. The India Energy Transition Fund (IETF) has marked a significant milestone by achieving its first close at $163 million, following a $60 million commitment…

  • New GatiShakti Reforms: Transforming India’s Infrastructure and Logistics

    New GatiShakti Reforms: Transforming India’s Infrastructure and Logistics

    Explore the new PM GatiShakti reforms, including offshore planning, private sector integration, and district master plans. Learn how India is optimising infrastructure, reducing logistics costs, and driving inclusive growth. Introduction Marking the fourth anniversary of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP), the government has unveiled a suite of new initiatives to further enhance infrastructure…

  • Iron Age in India: Archaeological Insights from Thirumalapuram

    Iron Age in India: Archaeological Insights from Thirumalapuram

    Explore the Iron Age in India through the Thirumalapuram excavation in Tamil Nadu. Discover insights into ancient burial practices, pottery, iron technology, and the cultural evolution leading to early historic Tamil kingdoms. Context A recent archaeological excavation by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) at Thirumalapuram in Tenkasi district has unveiled a major…

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    Indice dei Contenuti I casinò come esperienza sociale Bonus, promozioni e piattaforme moderne Tecnologia e immersione sensoriale Tipologie di intrattenimento disponibili Responsabilità e sicurezza del giocatore Conclusione FAQ Perché i casinò offrono più di un semplice divertimento Potrebbe sembrare che un casinò, reale o digitale, sia solo un luogo dedicato al gioco e all’adrenalina. Ma…

  • Le tendenze più creative del design nei casinò

    Indice dei Contenuti Introduzione Ispirazione e Innovazione Il Design nei Casinò Fisici Ambienti e Esperienze Digitali Tecnologie Emergenti nel Design Interazione e Gamification Tendenze Future Conclusione Le Tendenze Più Creative del Design nei Casinò Quando si parla di casinò, molti immaginano luci abbaglianti, suoni scintillanti e una sensazione di continua possibilità. Tuttavia, negli ultimi anni,…

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  • RBI Unified Markets Interface (UMI) – Blockchain-Based Tokenisation & Settlement Platform

    RBI Unified Markets Interface (UMI) – Blockchain-Based Tokenisation & Settlement Platform

    India takes a major leap towards a digital-first financial ecosystem with the launch of the Unified Markets Interface (UMI), a blockchain-based platform enabling asset tokenisation and settlement through the wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Context In a landmark step to modernise India’s financial architecture, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the development…

  • National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative

    National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative

    India has launched the National Red List Assessment (NRLA) to scientifically assess species extinction risks, align with IUCN standards, and meet global biodiversity commitments under the CBD and GBF. Introduction India has unveiled the National Red List Assessment (NRLA) at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, a landmark step towards systematically assessing the…

  • PM VIKAS Scheme: Skilling and Empowering Minority Communities

    PM VIKAS Scheme: Skilling and Empowering Minority Communities

    PM VIKAS integrates skilling, innovation, and heritage preservation to empower India’s minority communities for inclusive growth. Introduction The Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Minority Affairs that seeks to drive inclusive socio-economic empowerment among India’s minority communities. Recently, the Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding…

  • India’s Afghan Recalibration: Realism and Regional Balance

    India’s Afghan Recalibration: Realism and Regional Balance

    India’s Afghan policy shifts towards realism—balancing security, diplomacy, and economic strategy amid changing regional power dynamics. Introduction Vivek Katju’s “Relooking at Kabul” (The Indian Express, October 11, 2025) is a sharp prompt to view India’s ties with Afghanistan through a clear, forward-looking lens. The visit of Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, to New Delhi…

  • AI for Inclusive Societal Development

    AI for Inclusive Societal Development

    NITI Aayog’s study “AI for Inclusive Societal Development” highlights the need for equitable AI growth. It proposes Mission Digital ShramSetu to empower India’s 490 million informal workers through AI, blockchain, and digital skilling for inclusive economic transformation. Context The NITI Aayog has released a pioneering study titled “AI for Inclusive Societal Development”, aiming to ensure…

  • DRAVYA Portal: Digitising Ayush Knowledge

    DRAVYA Portal: Digitising Ayush Knowledge

    The Ministry of Ayush launches the DRAVYA Portal to digitise Ayurvedic knowledge. Developed by CCRAS, this AI-ready platform bridges traditional wisdom and modern science, promoting evidence-based research and global collaboration in Ayush medicine. Context The Ministry of Ayush has launched the DRAVYA (Digitised Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of Ayush) portal, a digital platform developed…

  • Cyberattack: Ransomware-as-a-Service

    Cyberattack: Ransomware-as-a-Service

    Japan’s Asahi Group suffered a major ransomware attack by the Russian gang Qilin. Learn how Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) works, its operational, financial, and reputational impacts, and the global cybersecurity implications. Context: Asahi Group Holdings, Japan’s leading beverage giant, was forced to halt production and saw its distribution networks crippled by a sophisticated ransomware attack by a…

  • Expansion of e-NAM: Boosting India’s Agricultural Digital Marketplace

    Expansion of e-NAM: Boosting India’s Agricultural Digital Marketplace

    The Government of India expands e-NAM by adding nine new commodities, including Green Tea, Ashwagandha, and Virgin Olive Oil, enhancing price transparency, market access, and digital trading for farmers nationwide. Introduction The Government of India has recently expanded the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) by adding nine new agricultural tradable commodities, increasing the total to nearly…

  • Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 – Metal–Organic Frameworks and Their Global Impact

    Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 – Metal–Organic Frameworks and Their Global Impact

    The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honours Richard Robson, Susumu Kitagawa, and Omar Yaghi for discovering Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) — porous materials revolutionising carbon capture, water purification, and sustainable energy. Introduction The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been jointly awarded to Richard Robson (Australia), Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), and Omar Yaghi (Jordanian–American) for their discovery…

  • Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 – Laszlo Krasznahorkai

    Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 – Laszlo Krasznahorkai

    Discover the life and art of Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. Explore how his long, poetic sentences, dark humour, and vision of endurance transform chaos into meaning and reaffirm the power of art in an uncertain world. Introduction In 2025, the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to…

  • India’s Declining Household Savings

    India’s Declining Household Savings

    India’s household savings are falling to a 50-year low, with rising debt and declining financialisation. Explore causes, macroeconomic risks, and implications for sustainable growth. Context While India’s GDP growth remains among the fastest globally, growing concerns have surfaced about the declining strength of household savings. Recent data highlights worrying trends — falling financial savings, rising…

  • Stablecoins in India: Opportunities, Risks, and Global Adoption

    Stablecoins in India: Opportunities, Risks, and Global Adoption

    Explore stablecoins—digital assets pegged to fiat or commodities—covering their models, global adoption, regulatory challenges in India, and potential benefits for remittances, MSMEs, and the digital economy. Context: Stablecoins in India Stablecoins are emerging as a faster, cheaper settlement layer. Powered by blockchain technology, these digital tokens are pegged to stable assets like the US dollar…

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