July 2025 Current Affairs Notes– UPSC, SSC, RRB &Other competitive exams
1. Former Vice President on Digital Colonialism Concern raised about digital colonialism , citing dependence on foreign digital infrastructure as a key sovereignty threat. Meaning: A theoretical framework where Big Tech companies dominate by extracting, analyzing, and owning user data for profit and influence. Includes decentralized data capture (with or without user consent), threatening state and individual autonomy. India’s Measures to Tackle Digital Colonialism: Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) 2023 : Provides a comprehensive framework for data protection; applies even to foreign entities offering goods/services in India. Competition Act 2002 : Prevents unfair practices, protects consumers, and ensures free trade. Global Advocacy: Push for data localization and digital sovereignty at G20 , BRICS , WTO . Other Efforts: ONDC (open software for digital commerce), India Stack (foundational DPI). 2. OTT Platform Ban Ministry of I&B b...