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Technology
National Supercomputing Mission
PARAM RUDRA powers the PARAM SHAKTI supercomputing facility at IIT Madras, developed by C-DAC under the National Supercomputing Mission. This initiative aims to enhance India’s computational research capabilities across scientific domains.
Governance
Collegium System for Judicial Appointments
The Supreme Court Collegium system recommends appointments and transfers of judges to High Courts and the Supreme Court. Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta’s appointment as Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court exemplifies this institutional mechanism unique to India’s judiciary.
Healthcare
Mobile Cancer Screening – Asha Van
Gujarat’s ‘Asha Van’ is a mobile cancer screening unit bringing advanced diagnostics including digital mammography and teleconsultation to rural and underserved areas, enabling early detection and reducing healthcare accessibility gaps.
Culture
Languages as Civilizational Conscience
Languages preserve a society’s history, values, knowledge systems, and traditions across generations. The Vice-President’s description of languages as the “conscience of civilization” emphasizes their role beyond mere communication tools.
Social Justice
Constitutional Translation into Santhali
The translation of India’s Constitution into Santhali, a tribal language, represents a significant milestone in linguistic inclusion and ensures constitutional access for Santhali-speaking communities across India.
Defence
Indian Military History @75
The New Delhi World Book Fair theme “Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @75” commemorates 75 years of independence, showcasing military operations, exhibitions, documentaries, and installations from 1947 onwards.
Digital Governance
PANKHUDI Portal for Child Welfare
PANKHUDI is a single-window digital platform connecting government, NGOs, corporates, and citizens for women and child welfare programs. It enables transparent contributions via non-cash modes and progress monitoring.
Business & Economy
Cross-Border Payment Regulation
RBI’s authorization of Skydo as Payment Aggregator–Cross Border (PA-CB) ensures regulated handling of foreign exchange transactions and compliance documentation, crucial for trust and financial oversight in international payments.
Infrastructure
Kamala Hydroelectric Project
Located in Arunachal Pradesh, the Kamala Hydroelectric Project includes dedicated funding for flood moderation features to benefit the Brahmaputra Valley region, combining power generation with disaster mitigation.
Leadership
President Murmu’s Book Release Symbolism
The book release under a tree at Andhra University campus in Visakhapatnam emphasized simplicity, humility, and connection to ordinary life, reflecting President Droupadi Murmu’s values and journey from tribal origins.
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Which system powers PARAM SHAKTI at IIT Madras?
PARAM RUDRA
Developed by C-DAC under National Supercomputing Mission
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What is the full form of PA-CB in RBI context?
Payment Aggregator–Cross Border
Skydo received this authorization from RBI
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What is the purpose of Gujarat’s ‘Asha Van’?
Mobile cancer screening
Brings diagnostic services to rural and underserved areas
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Which institutional mechanism appoints High Court judges in India?
Supreme Court Collegium
Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta appointed to Uttarakhand HC through this system
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Into which tribal language was the Constitution recently translated?
Santhali
Highlighted at International Conference on Indian Languages
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What is PANKHUDI portal designed for?
Women and child welfare programs
Single-window platform for transparent contributions and tracking
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Which valley region benefits from Kamala Hydroelectric Project’s flood moderation?
Brahmaputra Valley
Project located in Arunachal Pradesh
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What was the theme of New Delhi World Book Fair celebrating 75 years?
Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @75
Focuses on military operations from 1947 onwards
Think & Discuss
Balancing Technology Access with Cultural Preservation: India’s Digital Inclusion Challenge
Context from today’s quiz: Today’s quiz highlighted multiple dimensions of India’s development agenda—from supercomputing infrastructure (PARAM SHAKTI) to linguistic diversity (Constitutional translation into Santhali), from mobile healthcare delivery (Asha Van) to digital welfare platforms (PANKHUDI). These initiatives reflect a nation simultaneously modernizing technologically while preserving cultural identity.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
As India rapidly expands its digital infrastructure—from supercomputing facilities to mobile diagnostic units to fintech platforms—there’s an underlying tension between technological standardization and linguistic-cultural diversity. English and Hindi dominate most digital platforms, while initiatives like Constitutional translation into Santhali and the Vice-President’s emphasis on languages as “civilizational conscience” highlight the importance of preserving India’s linguistic plurality.
How should India balance the efficiency of standardized digital platforms with the imperative to preserve and promote linguistic diversity in technology access?
How should India balance the efficiency of standardized digital platforms with the imperative to preserve and promote linguistic diversity in technology access?
- Should critical digital services (healthcare portals, payment systems, educational platforms) be mandatorily available in all 22 scheduled languages, or is a pragmatic approach focusing on high-density linguistic regions more feasible?
- Does the emphasis on linguistic preservation in government initiatives risk creating fragmentation in digital ecosystems, or does it strengthen democratic inclusion and reduce the urban-rural digital divide?
- How can initiatives like PANKHUDI (welfare coordination) or Asha Van (mobile healthcare) effectively serve linguistically diverse populations without exponentially increasing operational costs and complexity?
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