PIB Summaries 23 August 2023
CONTENTS Green Hydrogen Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently defined a clear Green Hydrogen Standard, which establishes emission thresholds for hydrogen production categorized as ‘green’. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Green Hydrogen and its Emission Threshold Definition of Green Hydrogen: Emission Threshold: Methodology and Monitoring: India’s Initiatives to Promote Green Hydrogen National […]
Current Affairs 23 August 2023
CONTENTS Global Initiative on Digital Health Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the G20 India presidency announced a new Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Digital Health: Transforming Healthcare Through Technology Importance of Digital Health: Challenges in Digital Health: Global Initiative on Digital Health: Advancing Healthcare […]
Static Quiz 23 August 2023 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 August 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 August 2023 Contents The Road to Democracy and Economic Growth in India Context: The G20 meeting in Delhi marks a crucial turning point in India’s development, where democracy and prosperity are merging. The G7’s enlargement into the G20 represents a historical turning point, or Zeitenwende in German.While several ageing, declining, […]
Gene Edited Low-Pungent Mustard
Context: Recently, Indian scientists developed the first ever Gene edited low-pungent mustard that is pest and disease-resistant. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Issues with Mustard Seeds: Gene Editing Breakthrough: Outcome and Benefits: Impact: -Source: Indian Express
About The TAPAS UAV
Context: Recently, a Tapas unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) crashed in agriculture fields near a village in Karnataka’s Chitradurga. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Tactical Airborne Platform for Aerial Surveillance-Beyond Horizon-201 or Tapas BH-201 Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: TAPAS UAV, previously known as Rustom-II, is an advanced […]
About The Madan Lal Dhingra
Context: On the 114th death anniversary of Madan Lal Dhingra, a massive memorial was inaugurated in Amritsar, where he hailed from. Relevance: GS I: History Madan Lal Dhingra: Indian Revolutionary Freedom Fighter -Source: Indian Express
About The Kashmir Stag
Context: After two years, the unique Kashmir stag (Hangul) the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir, has again shown a marginal increase in its population. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Kashmir Stag (Hangul): Conservation Status: Dachigam National Park: Key Highlights -Source: The Hindu
Acoustic Side Channel Attack
Context: A research paper titled “A Practical Deep Learning-Based Acoustie Side Channel Attack on Keyboards”, revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to decode passwords by analysing the sound produced by keystrokes. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Acoustic Side Channel Attack (ASCA) Methodology: Research Findings: Implications and Security Concerns: […]
Nutrition and Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention
Context: Recently, two studies conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet and The Lancet Global Health, have unveiled a pivotal connection between nutrition and tuberculosis (TB) prevention. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings from the Studies on Nutrient-Dense Food for […]