Current Affairs Quiz 03 August 2023
PIB Summaries 03 August 2023
CONTENTS eSanjeevani Context: Union Health Minister recently informed the Rajya Sabha that the Centre’s telemedicine application eSanjeevani has completed 14,17,81,384 teleconsultations. Relevance: GS III- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is E-Sanjeevani? Benefits of telemedicine Yudh Abhyas Context: Armies of India and the United States will begin another edition of their joint military exercise ‘Yudh […]
Current Affairs 03 August 2023
CONTENTS Fighting Fraud in Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) with Artificial Intelligence Context: As more frauds related to the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) come to the fore, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has turned to artificial intelligence-based systems in a bid to limit the cases. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Aadhar […]
Static Quiz 03 August 2023 (Geography)
About Prafulla Chandra Ray
Bhojpatra Tree: The Himalayan Birch
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India, in 103rd edition of ‘Mann ki Baat programme highlighted the business of ‘bhojpatra calligraphy’ by the women of Mana village near Badrinath. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Bhojpatra Tree: The Himalayan Birch Distribution: Ecological Contribution: Cultural Significance: Source: Times of India
About The Worldcoin Project
Context: Recently, OpenAI CEO formally re-introduced Worldcoin project of his that was eclipsed by the popularity of ChatGPT. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Worldcoin Project: Creating a Digital Network with Human Stakeholders Proof of Personhood: Crypto Rewards and Transactions: World’s Largest Identity and Financial Public Network: Locations: Source: The Hindu
MP Local Area Development Scheme
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation provided valuable insights into the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) during a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions, Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: About the Scheme: MPLADS is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme which was launched in […]
About The Post Quantum Cryptography
Context: Computation has transformed various facets of human civilization, from banking to warfare, however, the emergence of Quantum Computing has raised concerns about its impact on Computer Security in the Future. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Quantum Computing: Working Principle: Significance of Quantum Computers Post Quantum Concerns of Quantum Computing: […]
Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Context: A constable of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) allegedly shot and killed four people on board the Mumbai-bound 12956 Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express. Later, the accused was arrested by Government Railway Police (GRP). Relevance: GS II: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Railway Protection Force (RPF) Function and Area of Operation Origin and Reasons for […]