Hyperloop
What is Hyperloop Technology? Theoretical concept of hyperloop is mooted by maverick techno-entrepreneur Elon Musk in 2013. Hyperloop technology promises to move people and goods through low-pressure tubes far faster than commercial air travel, within earthly confines, of course. In hyperloop transportation, custom-designed capsules or pods are expected to zip smoothly through continuous steel tubes which are […]
5G Technology
Essentially, 5G is a set of technical ground rules. They define the workings of a cellular network, including the radio frequencies used and how various components like computer chips and antennas handle radio signals and exchange data. What are the advantages? Speed – The speed depends on where one is, and which wireless services is used. […]
Optoelectronics
Optoelectronics is the study and application of electronic devices and systems that source, detect and control light, usually considered a sub-field of photonics. In this context, light often includes invisible forms of radiation such as gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet and infrared, in addition to visible light. Materials such as tungsten diselenide (WSe2) and molybdenum diselenide […]
Artificial gravity
A team from the University of Colorado is working on making a device which could create artificial gravity in space Artificialgravityis a force that simulates the effect of gravity in a spaceship. It is not caused by the attraction to the Earth but is instead caused by acceleration or centrifugal force. Artificial gravity or rotational gravity is thus the appearance of […]
Data Localization
It is a concept that the personal data of a country’s residents should be processed and stored in that country. Some directives may restrict flow entirely, while others more leniently allow for conditional data sharing or data mirroring – in which only a copy has to be stored in the country. As of now, much […]
Short Wave Transmission
Prasar Bharati has asked All India Radio to come up with a proposal to phase out Short Wave (SW) transmitters. About SW: Shortwave radio is radio transmission using shortwave radio frequencies, the range always includes all of the high frequency band (HF), and generally extends from 3-30 MHz (10 to 100 meters), above the medium […]
28th April – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents The script of disruption and a new order Virtual, yet Open: Improving judicial processes A policy road map to tackle COVID-19 Ten Steps while restarting the Economic Engine What RBI’s Rs 50,000 crore boost means for Mutual Funds? THE SCRIPT OF DISRUPTION AND A NEW ORDER Focus: GS-II Governance Introduction: The Disruption The COVID-19 […]
Quiz: April 28th Current Affairs Quiz
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 28 April 2020
Contents RBI opens Rs. 50,000-cr liquidity tap for mutual funds India among top 3 military spenders: report 56% more water in reservoirs than last year UN warns of a ‘human rights disaster’ Cost of doing business to see significant rise RBI OPENS RS. 50,000-CR LIQUIDITY TAP FOR MUTUAL FUNDS Focus: GS-III Indian Economy, Prelims Why […]