Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Welcomes Delegations at Digital BRICS Forum in Pune, Advocating Secure Digital Public Infrastructure
Distilled Policy Brief
- Secretary of Telecom Amit Agrawal outlined three pillars for a secure digital future – (a) design‑secure digital public infrastructure, (b) legally enforceable obligations for secure handling of digital content and personal data, and (c) legal empowerment of users to protect their rights and obtain effective grievance redressal.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Digital BRICS Forum as a multi‑stakeholder platform for ICT cooperation among BRICS nations.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Policy framework for secure digital public infrastructure, legal safeguards for data handling, and citizen empowerment in the digital ecosystem.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars outlined by Secretary of Telecom Amit Agrawal for a secure digital future?
- [A] Design‑secure digital public infrastructure
- [B] Legally enforceable obligations for secure handling of digital content and personal data
- [C] Legal empowerment of users to protect their rights and obtain effective grievance redressal
- [D] Creation of a national digital identity system
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Secretary Amit Agrawal’s three pillars are (a) design‑secure digital public infrastructure, (b) legally enforceable obligations for secure handling of digital content and personal data, and (c) legal empowerment of users to protect their rights and obtain effective grievance redressal. Creation of a national digital identity system is not mentioned as one of these pillars.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.