Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 July 2022
Contents
- The Potentials of ICT: E-Governance in India
- Optical Fibers and the 5G Spring
The Potentials of ICT: E-Governance in India
Context
Democratic governance mechanisms are becoming more open to the potentials of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for achieving good governance in their implementation. This use of ICTs for governance falls under the umbrella term of E-governance.
India, as one of the largest democratic, demographic, and geographically diverse countries, faces a significant challenge in implementing e-governance to empower its citizens and promote overall economic development, particularly in rural areas.
Relevance
GS Mains Paper 2: Challenges Associated with E-Governance in India, Solutions and Recent Government Initiatives to Promote E-Governance in India
Mains Question
Explore the obstacles that face the implementation of e-governance in India and provide potential solutions to these problems. (250 Words)
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Optical Fibers and the 5G Spring
Context
India is preparing to auction off airwaves in order to launch 5G services across the country. The infrastructure required for such a rollout necessitates the connection of existing radio towers via optical-fibre cables.
Relevance
GS Paper: 2 Government Policies & Interventions
GS Paper: 3 IT & Computers, Indigenization of Technology, Scientific Innovations & Discoveries
Mains Question
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has ushered in e-Government as an essential component of government. Discuss. (150 Words
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