In News G20 offers India a chance to be the architect of a new digital economy. About Digital Economy Digitalization acquires a critical element in the development of the modern economy, giving birth to an all new term- ‘Digital Economy’ as it promises to add a lot more within a short span of time. Digitalization […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Pandemic effect: Dip in number of schools, surge in teacher exits (Education) What are the major findings of the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report? GS 2 8 Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra enter club of best performing states in […]
In News Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) stated that the ‘twin transition’ approach can help leaders bring the digital and sustainability agendas together to future-proof their organizations. Twin Transition Approach About: It recognizes that there is a huge and largely untapped opportunity for technology and data to drive sustainability goals. The strategy combines digital […]
Context Goa hosts Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Asia Pacific Conference. About Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) It is the global voice of the air traffic management (ATM) industry and is shaping our future skies. Its members support over 90% of the world’s air traffic and include air navigation service providers, airspace users […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court decided to examine poll law which deprives under trials, civil prison detainees their right to vote. More about the news Section 62(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951: This section mandates that “no person shall vote at any election is he is confined in a prison, whether […]
In News Recently, a new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was released highlighting the cultivation of Poppy in Afghanistan. Key Points Demand and need driven cultivation: Driven by the demand for heroin and other opioids, mostly in the West, Afghanistan’s poppy farmers have figured out that in a broken […]
In News Recently, a collaborative experiment by scientists from four Indian institutions has earned an international patent from Germany for developing Cordy Gold Nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs), which can make drug delivery in the human body faster and surer. About Cordy Gold Nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs) These nanoparticles, derived from the synthesis of the extracts of Cordyceps militaris and […]
In News Recently India abstained on a Russia-sponsored draft resolution at UNSC for a probe into Ukraine’s alleged bioweapons. More about the news Issue: Russia has raised the issue of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine several times at the U.N. Security Council since its forces invaded Ukraine. Russian resolution at UNSC: Recently a motion […]
In News In a reference to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), at a virtual meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), India’s External Affairs Minister recently reiterated that connectivity projects (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)) should respect sovereignty and territorial integrity. About The External Affairs Minister also pitched for more trade through Iran’s Chabahar port […]
In News Recently ,Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful maiden flight-test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor About AD-1 missile It is a long-range interceptor missile designed for both low exo-atmospheric and endo-atmospheric interception of long-range ballistic missiles as well as aircraft. It is propelled by a two-stage solid motor and […]
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