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Major Digital Platform Regulations in the European Union
The European Union’s digital rulebook combines privacy, platform accountability, competition, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity measures. Together, these laws establish obligations for services operating in the EU, including some...
Data Privacy and Digital Rights Framework in India
India’s data privacy framework combines constitutional protections, cyber-law provisions and dedicated legislation for digital personal data. It seeks to protect individual privacy and digital rights while allowing lawful...
Asian Games: History, Editions and Important Facts
The Asian Games, or Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years for athletes from across Asia. Recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), it is...
Major Joint Military Exercises Between India and Central Asian Countries
India’s military exercises with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan strengthen defence diplomacy, interoperability and capacity building in Central Asia. DUSTLIK and KAZIND focus on counter-terrorism, while multilateral cooperation supports regional...
Social Security Schemes for Senior Citizens in India
Senior citizens need reliable income, affordable healthcare and legal protection to support a dignified life. India’s social security framework combines pensions, savings instruments, health cover, welfare assistance and...
Major Zoonotic Diseases and Their Modes of Transmission
Zoonotic diseases are infections that pass naturally between vertebrate animals and humans. Their prevention depends on understanding how pathogens move between animals, people and the environment, and on...
Important Arboviruses and Their Vectors
Arboviruses are viruses transmitted between vertebrate hosts by infected arthropods, especially mosquitoes and ticks. Their transmission, animal reservoirs and clinical effects vary widely, making vector identification and surveillance...
Emerging Technologies Used in Border Security
Emerging technologies combine surveillance, identification, data analysis and deterrence to help authorities monitor complex border environments. They can improve situational awareness and response, but their adoption also raises...
Important Works of Classical Tamil Literature
Classical Tamil literature records the language, society, ethical thought and poetic traditions of Tamil-speaking regions across successive periods. Its major bodies include the Sangam anthologies, post-Sangam ethical works...
Strategic Sectors in India’s International Economic Partnerships
India’s international economic partnerships support trade growth, technology cooperation and more resilient supply chains. Collaboration in strategic sectors also advances energy security, domestic manufacturing and India’s integration into...
Types and Uses of Unmanned Aerial Systems
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are aircraft operated without a pilot on board. They combine an aerial vehicle with control and communication systems, and may be remotely piloted or...
