ROJGAAR SANGI
Why in news? Chhattisgarh State Skill Development Authority (CSSDA) has launched an app – ‘Rojgaar Sangi’. Details The mobile application aims to connect trained candidates with the jobs. It will also help start-up companies to hire an office staff. The app has been developed with the help of National Informatics Centre (NIC). It will increase […]
SAKSHAM CAMPAIGN
Why in news? An annual one-month long, people-centric fuel conservation mega campaign of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. More about SAKSHAM Fuel conservation mega campaign, PCRA and Oil & Gas companies shall carry out various interactive programs during this month-long campaign. Activities like ‘Saksham’ Cycle […]
VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION OF NON-COMPLIANT DRONES FLYING IN INDIA
Why in news? In order to facilitate the identification of civil drones and drone operators, a one-time opportunity for voluntary disclosure of such drones and drone operators is now being provided by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) Drones and Drones operators have to obtain Unique Identification Number (UIN), Unmanned Aircraft Operator Permit (UAOP) and […]
MILKY WAY’S IMMINENT COLLISION WITH NEIGHBOURING GALAXY IS CREATING NEW STARS
Why in news? Milky Way galaxy will dramatically collide, A research conducted by astrophysicists at Durham University in the UK had suggested that the Milky Way galaxy will dramatically collide with a nearby satellite galaxy– the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), which is around 163,000 light-years from us Details Even though the collision of the two […]
INDIAN CYBER CRIME COORDINATION CENTRE (I4C)
Why in news? Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurated the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and also dedicated National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to the Nation today. This state-of-the-art Centre is located in New Delhi. Details I4C was setup to deal with all types of cybercrimes in a comprehensive and coordinated […]
VR AND VISUAL MEMORY
Why in news? Researchers have found that virtual reality (VR)—a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment usually experienced using head mounted displays (HMDs)—may interfere with visual memory, a finding that may lead to better application of the technology. They speculate that the enhanced sense of realism and immersion created by the ability to […]
LCA NAVY VARIANT SUCCESSFULLY LANDS ON INS VIKRAMADITYA
Why in news? In a significant development, the naval version of India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) made its first arrested landing on the deck of India’s aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. The Navy currently operates Russian MiG-29K fighters from INS Vikramaditya which will also fly from the first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant once it […]
STATE OF OPEN SOURCE IN INDIA
What is Open Source? Open-source software is a type of computer software in which source code is released under a license in which the copyright holder grants users the rights to study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose. Open-source software may be developed in a collaborative public manner. It is […]
POLICE SEEK TO TAP EMERGING TECH TO TRANSFORM IN TO A HI-TECH FORCE
Use of AI, face recognition tools may grow as tech-driven solutions replace manual processes used by the police force. Details Policing India’s millions has usually meant stick-wielding men relying on arcane techniques. However, a new generation is beginning to embrace technologies such as artificial learning (AL), and collaborating with digital leaders to fight crime. Possible […]
5G Technology
5G will provide smartphones with near-instantaneous connectivity, 20 times faster than 4G. Learn about 5G Technology with the help of this Infographic. More about 5G Technology and Spectrum 5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It will take a much larger role than previous generations. Trials and the first commercial services are already showing what […]