In News Recently ,there were reports that the Indian Army is developing cryptographic techniques to make its networks resistant to attacks by systems with quantum capabilities. About Quantum Technology It is based on the principles of Quantum mechanics developed in the early 20th century to describe nature at the scale of atoms and elementary particles. […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 8 Food day as a reminder to ‘leave no one behind’ (Economy) Know about the present status of food and nutrition security across the globe ,what is the situation in India,issues ,related efforts and what more needs to be done […]
In News The US Food and Drug and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a shortage of Adderall, medication used to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). About ADHD It is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Digital banking is furthering financial inclusion, banks now at doors of poor: PM (Economy) What are Digital Banking Units? What are the transactions you can do at a DBU? GS 1 1 Hampi, Khajuraho on list for G20 culture track (Art […]
In Context Recently, an expert team has identified six varieties of Neelakurinji across the Santhanpara region of Western Ghats. About Neelakurinji Flower It is a shrub of the Acanthaceae family that famously blooms once every 12 years. It is endemic to Western Ghats, covering the slopes of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Their scientific name […]
In News The Prime Minister recently dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBU) across 75 districts to the nation. About Digital Banking Units (DBU) Background: It was part of the Union budget speech for 2022-23 where the Finance Minister announced setting up the 75 DBUs in 75 districts to commemorate our country’s 75 years of independence. […]
In News Nobel Peace Laureate and child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi recently launched a nationwide campaign called ‘Child Marriage Free India’ to end the social evil of child marriage. About The campaign launched by the Nobel Peace Laureate aims to reduce the number of child marriages by 10 percent from 23.3 percent. The campaign is […]
In Context Recently, Prasthan, an Offshore Security Exercise was conducted under the aegis of Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command. About Exercise conducted every six months. It aims to integrate the efforts of all maritime stakeholders involved in offshore defence. Source:LM
In News Recently, the Department of Telecom has released the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 for public comment. About Aim of the Bill: Reforming existing telecom laws and regulations, and making them future ready. Background: Since the 19th century, the central construct of these laws has been two-fold: Delivery of telecom service (a dynamic concept […]
Context India participated in the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting held in Hanoi, Vietnam. About East Asia Summit: The concept of East Asia Grouping was first promoted in 1991 by the then Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir bin Mohamad. Established in 2005, it is the Indo-Pacific’s premier forum for strategic dialogue, promoting peace, stability […]