Context: Quantum Computers More in news: Megacorps such as Microsoft, IBM, and Google have been working on quantum computers. Google and NASA have just announced that they have achieved ‘quantum supremacy’. Their quantum computer solved a problem in 200 seconds that would take the world’s fastest supercomputer 10,000 years. Computer: A computer is a programmable machine.… Continue reading 7 PM | Quantum Computer Supremacy | 1st November, 2019
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Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA)
News:Union Human Resource Development Minister reviewed the preparations for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021. Facts: About Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA): PISA is an international survey held every three years.It was first conducted in the year 2000. It is coordinated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The objective of… Continue reading Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA)
Tamil Nadu becomes first State to enact law on contract farming
News:Tamil Nadu has become the first State in the country to enact a law on contract farming with President giving assent to the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion and Facilitation) Act. Facts: Features of the act: The act provides for a six-member body called the Tamil Nadu State Contract Farming and… Continue reading Tamil Nadu becomes first State to enact law on contract farming
Spyware Pegasus used to Snoop WhatsApp
News:Recently,it has been reported that WhatsApp was used to spy on journalists and human rights activists in India earlier this year.The surveillance was carried out using a spyware tool called Pegasus. Facts: About Pegasus: Pegasus is a spyware that can hack any iOS or Android device and steal a variety of data from the infected… Continue reading Spyware Pegasus used to Snoop WhatsApp
Global Microscope report
News:The Global Microscope for Financial Inclusion report has been released. Facts: About Global Microscope report: The Global Microscope for Financial Inclusion report is produced by the Economist Intelligence Unit.The report was first published in 2007. The report is a benchmarking index that assesses the enabling environment for financial access in 55 countries. The report assessed… Continue reading Global Microscope report
Daily Quiz #1 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 1, 2019
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2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance(ISA) to be held in New Delhi
News:The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is hosting the 2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance(ISA) on 31 October 2019 at New Delhi. Facts: About ISA: The International Solar Alliance(ISA) is an Indian initiative that was launched by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France in 2015, The overarching objective of the… Continue reading 2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance(ISA) to be held in New Delhi
Cyclone Maha
News:A meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee(NCMC), chaired by the Cabinet Secretary was held to review the preparations for the cyclone Maha. Facts: About Cyclone Maha: The depression over Arabian Sea has intensified into a cyclonic storm. It is named Maha.The name is given by Oman. The cyclone is centered over Lakshadweep and the… Continue reading Cyclone Maha
Overseas citizens of India can subscribe to National Pension System
News:Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has now permitted Overseas Citizen of India(OCI) to enroll in the National Pension System(NPS) at par with Non-Resident Indians. Facts: About National Pension System(NPS): National Pension System (NPS) is a government-sponsored pension scheme. It was launched in 2004 for government employees.However,in 2009,it was opened to all sections. NPS… Continue reading Overseas citizens of India can subscribe to National Pension System
Indian Brain atlas-IBA100
News:International Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Hyderabad has built the first-ever Indian brain atlas named IBA100. Facts: About Brain Atlas: A brain atlas is a brain map or a template which becomes the ‘standard’ against which brain abnormalities can be measured. The first digital human brain atlas was created by the Montreal Neurological Institute(MNI).This brain atlas… Continue reading Indian Brain atlas-IBA100
