The US views digitised money as a systemic fragility, while Europe sees efficiency and control—raising a key question: Are CBDCs boosting resilience or centralising risk? At a time when central banks worldwide are actively pursuing the development of digital currencies, the United States (US) has opted for a markedly different approach—outright prohibition. In January 2025, President Trump issued an executive order prohibiting the establishment, issuance, or circulation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), citing concerns related to privacy, financial stability, and national sovereignty.
Must Visit Now:- https://www.orfonline.org/expe....rt-speak/cbdcs-acros
Furthermore, a few days after the Delhi elections, three councillors switched parties to join the BJP, giving the party a majority in the town hall of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC). This essentially meant that, in political parlance, Delhi has now a ‘triple-engine government’ with the same majority party coalition at the central, state and local levels, with no obstacles in delivering the assurances given to the people of Delhi.
Read More:-https://www.orfonline.org/expe....rt-speak/managing-de
Africa, India, and the G20: H.E. Anil Sooklal on Strategic Global Partnerships:
The recent Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans, United States have raised concerns about the persisting and evolving problem of global terrorism. Notwithstanding the decline in the number of terrorist attacks worldwide, terrorist organisations are making every effort to stay relevant and resilient.
See Here:-
Understanding the Blue Aadhaar Card: A New Step in Digital Identity | #blue aadhaar card
