Comprehensive Practice Set — Polity & Governance: Digital Governance

"Despite many e-governance practices, digital exclusion is a reality depriving many from the fruits of governance." Explain the causes and consequences of digital execution and people affected by it. What remedial measures are required to address the problem?

The printed paper reads "digital execution"; read it as digital exclusion.

(a) Analyse the role of Government in regulating data privacy and cyber-security. (b) Explain about data privacy and cyber-security framework in India.

Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of India's Look East policy in the context of the post Cold War international scenario.

Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the Constitution.

What is meant by Gujral doctrine? Does it have any relevance today? Discuss.

Examine the institutional design of the Data Protection Board under the DPDP Act, 2023 and the concerns regarding its independence from the executive.

"Digital public infrastructure has expanded reach but not necessarily inclusion." Examine with reference to Aadhaar-based authentication failures, connectivity gaps in Scheduled Areas and digital literacy.

Discuss the governance challenges posed by artificial intelligence — accountability for automated decisions, algorithmic bias in welfare targeting and liability for deepfakes.

Examine cyber security as a governance responsibility of State governments, with reference to critical information infrastructure, ransomware attacks on public utilities and the capacity of State cyber cells.

Discuss the key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Does it adequately implement the right to privacy recognised in Puttaswamy?

Examine the provisions of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 relating to interception, internet shutdowns and the regulation of communication services.

Discuss the impact of internet shutdowns on rights and livelihoods, and the standards laid down by the Supreme Court in Anuradha Bhasin.

How do artificial intelligence and mass media influence elections and voter behaviour? What regulatory response is appropriate in a democracy?

Elucidate the role of e-Kranti in achieving its vision of transforming e-governance for transforming governance.

Analyse the key highlights of the annual NeSDA report and suggest innovative measures to further strengthen e-governance in India.

Discuss the salient features of the e-Office system in India. How does it strive to redefine transparency, efficiency and productivity?

Machine learning and artificial intelligence can be a boon or a bane in the field of e-governance. Explain.

Discuss the role of Aadhaar as a tool for effective public service delivery in India, highlighting its benefits, challenges and the reforms required going ahead.

Discuss the provisions of the draft National Data Governance Framework Policy and its potential to transform and modernise government data collection and management.

E-governance is a probable solution for the governance gap in Indian policy implementation but comes with many functional challenges. Examine.

Digital inclusion and e-governance are closely intertwined concepts. Elaborate on the challenges faced in promoting digital inclusion through e-governance initiatives and suggest improvements.

Although digital technologies have expanded the opportunities of learning for children, they have also compromised their holistic development. Discuss.

In the context of new-age governance, how can accountability be reinforced using modern tools and techniques? Explore the challenges faced during their implementation.

Explain the principles of Indian foreign policy.

What is meant by 'Gujral Doctrine'? Explain.