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Indian economy Special: Face is identity only

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Context and background   Since the beginning of the base, it has had to face many challenges.  Initially, it was limited to PDS Distribution and other central assistance, but as it increased the challenges applied to bank accounts, mobile SIMs and other needs.  Recently, the question of privacy and data security has given rise to the big debate.  This is the reason that UIDAI has to take steps to ensure that the security of the base is fully ensured.  The latest step in this link is face recognition.  UIDAI has announced that with the introduction of new SIM card from 15th September, identification of fingerprint or other biometrics will also be necessary to identify the face.  UIDAI, in fact, What is this decision and how will it help consumers? The base is surrounded by many kinds of apprehensions from its beginning.  The day UIDAI has been taking new steps to overcome these fears and the face recognition has been introduced in this ep...

Special: BIMSTEC 2018

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Context and background BIMSTEC's Fourth Summit concludes in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital.  In this conference several important things were discussed between the member countries and agreed on them.  Leaders of BIMSTEC countries have reiterated their commitment to meaningful cooperation and solidarity for peace, prosperity and sustainable development in the Bay of Bengal.  Along with this, BIMSTEC was emphasized to create dynamic, effective organization.  Apart from organizations like SAARC and BRICS, BIMSTEC countries' organization is also very important for India.  BIMSTEC was founded in 1997.  Apart from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bhutan and Thailand are included.  22 percent of the world's population lives in BIMSTEC countries.  At the same time, the total GDP of BIMSTEC countries is $ 2.7 trillion.  BIMSTEC countries are very important in economic and strategic terms. Kathmandu Declaration of BIMSTEC  Nepa...