CAPSTONE, NASA’s New Satellite
Context: Recently, NASA launched CAPSTONE, a microwave oven-sized CubeSat weighing just 55 pounds (25 kg). Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology About CAPSTONE: CAPSTONE, short for Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment, is designed to test a unique, elliptical lunar orbit. As a pathfinder for Gateway, CAPSTONE aims to help reduce risk for […]
India’s New VPN Rules
Context: Recently, Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) passed a rule mandating VPN (virtual private network) providers to record and keep their customers’ logs for 180 days. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology, Cyber Security Dimensions of the Article: What is a VPN? Why do people use VPN? Why is anonymity or privacy so important for […]
What is Cyber Attack and Cyber Security?
Context: Digital wearables, smartwatches and fitness trackers pose unique threats to the security and privacy of customer data, warned the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a global outfit for technical professionals. Relevance: GS II- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Key Points What is Cyber Attack and Cyber Security? Types of Cyber […]
Alzheimer’s Disease
Context: An experimental Alzheimer’s drug aimed at slowing or preventing cognitive decline in people has failed a clinical trial leading a blow to efforts to find a solution to fight back against the neurodegenerative disease. Relevance: GS III- Science and technology Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and […]
Critical Information Infrastructure
Context: Recently, The Union Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has declared IT resources of ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and UPI managing entity NPCI as ‘critical information infrastructure’. Relevance: GS II- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is critical information infrastructure? Why is CII classification and protection necessary? What is Cyber Attack and […]
Auctioning 5G Spectrum Bands
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, gave its nod for the auction of spectrum that can be used to offer 5G services. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About 5G Application of 5G What are the key issues? What benefits are likely to come with 5G? About 5G […]
About Prithvi-II Missile
Context: Recently, India successfully conducted the night trial of surface-to-surface nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missile Prithvi-II. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Prithvi-II Missile About the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) About Prithvi-II Missile The 350-kilometer strike range of the Prithvi-II surface-to-surface missile is impressive. It has twin liquid propulsion engines and […]
SIPRI Yearbook 2022
Context: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its yearbook a few days back highlighting some worrying trends of the past year in international security. Relevance: GS III- Nuclear Technology Dimensions of the Article: About SIPRI What have been the trends in military spending? What about global arms imports? Key developments/concerns flagged by the […]
The Way Forward on 5G
Context The near-death of competition signalled by the incipient exit of Vi late last year pushed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to announce steps to prevent the premature exit of a sagging operator. Relevance GS-III: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Dimensions of the Article About 5G India’s Telecom […]
What is Web 5.0?
Context: Former Twitter CEO recently announced his vision for a new decentralized web platform that is being called Web 5.0 and is being built with an aim to return “ownership of data and identity to individuals”. Relevance GS III- Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology, Bio-Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Web 1 […]