Context: Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi. About the Quantum Technology Research Centre Key capabilities include
Syllabus GS3: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology, and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. Context: A nine-month-old boy born with a rare genetic disorder called CPS1
Context: Recently, the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, launched the ‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’ web portals to modernise India's addressing system and geospatial governance. More
Syllabus: GS3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: For the financial year 2024–25, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided
Context: Recently, the Union Department of Fisheries and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) organised a technical dialogue on Eco-Fishing Ports: Sustainable and Inclusive Harbours in New Delhi. Key highlights of the
Syllabus GS 1: Important Geophysical phenomena Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted that, among several large-scale atmospheric-oceanic and local factors, the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) was identified as a key
Syllabus GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s Interests, Indian Diaspora. Context: Recently, the US House of Representatives passed a new Bill called the
Syllabus: GS3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Context: World Dugong Day is celebrated annually on May 28 to promote awareness and conservation of Dugongs. Dugong (Dugong dugon)
Syllabus: GS3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Context: The Liberian-flagged cargo vessel MSC ELSA 3 capsized and sank off the Kerala coast. More on the News: Key
Syllabus: GS3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Context: A recent study, published in the Soft Matter Journal, has shown that Electric Vehicles (EVs) on account of their