Current Affairs 21 April 2023
CONTENTS National Quantum Mission Context: Recently, the union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) to aid scientific and industrial research and development in quantum technology. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About National Quantum Mission Salient features of NQM include: Significance of NQM: Quantum technology: […]
PIB Summaries 21 April 2023
CONTENTS Optic Fibre Cable (OFC) infrastructure Focus: GS III: Infrastructure Why in News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced its plan to develop around 10,000 km of Optic Fibre Cable (OFC) infrastructure across the country by the fiscal year 2025. What is OFC? OFC stands for Optical Fiber Communication. It refers to the use of fiber-optic cables to […]
Static Quiz 21 April 2023 (Geography)
What Is AI (Artificial Intelligence) & From Where Does It Get Started?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a field of computer science that involves the creation of intelligent machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. The origins of AI can be traced back to the 1940s, when researchers such as Warren McCulloch and Walter Pitts began exploring the […]
The Leading Proponents of Deep-Sea Mining
Context The push for deep-sea mining has been the subject of heated discussion in recent years, with supporters praising the potential advantages of the global switch to clean energy and opponents predicting dire environmental repercussions. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Mains Question What issues does deep-sea mining raise, and why […]
Campus Unity To Save Lives
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources; Stress Management Mains Question What are the causes of the stress in India’s higher education system? Offer some solutions to those problems. (150 Words) Highlights The three largest higher education systems in the world in terms of student […]
Detection of a Magnetic Field Around Exoplanet YZ Ceti b
Context: An alien world called YZ Ceti b has suddenly become the cynosure of astronomers. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Discovery and significance Importance of magnetic fields for habitable planets Future research -Source: The Hindu
About The TeLEOS-2 Satellite
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch Singapore’s TeLEOS-2 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Details: About TeLEOS-2 Earth Observation Satellite: Objectives of TeLEOS-2: What are the launch vehicles used by ISRO? Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV): Since […]
Top Exporting District In India: Jamnagar in Gujarat
Context: Jamnagar in Gujarat is the top exporting district in India. It formed about 24% of India’s exports in value terms in FY23 (till January). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article Status of India’s Export Sector Trade Deficit: Top Export Sectors: Current trends: Challenges Facing the Export Sector in India: Access to […]
Internet For The Next Generation Web3
Context: Web3 is built on top of existing Internet infrastructure and not in competition with previous versions of the web platform. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Web3: Key Features of Web3: Who is using Web3? How is Web3 different from Web2? Web2, also known as the centralised web, is […]