NOVEL CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK IN CHINA
Details: An infection with a novel coronavirus has been reported from China As on 11th January, 2020, 41 confirmed cases have been reported so far, of which one has died. The clinical signs and symptoms are mainly fever with a few patients having difficulty in breathing. The mode of transmission is unclear as of now. […]
‘CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY’ IN BENGALURU
Details: National Informatics Centre (NIC) has set up the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Blockchain Technology in Bengaluru, Karnataka Blockchain technology is upcoming & niche technology and adoption of the same in sectors such as health, finance, agriculture and various other sectors would aid the government in implementing various programmes The Centre of Excellence(CoE) has […]
ISRO’S GSAT-30 LAUNCHED TO REPLACE AGEING INSAT-4A
Details Launched from Guiana space centre in Kourou The 3,357-kg satellite will replace INSAT-4A which was launched in 2005 and marks the first mission of the year for Indian Space Research Organisation The high-power satellite is equipped with 12 normal C band and 12 Ku band transponders GSAT-30 will provide DTH (direct to home) television […]
SPACE PROGRAMMES OF 2020
Summary of some of the space launches scheduled for 2020 NASA Mars Rover Atlas v rocket will be the vehicle in July 2020 Planning to land in Jezero crater of Mars This can collect rocks, soil samples and store them in a cache Also understanding that whether the earlier environment were conducive to life forms […]
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 […]