Blockchain is a shared structure, having immutable ledger for recording transactions, tracking assets and building trust through several databases, known as chains, in a network connected through peer-to-peer nodes. All network participants in the blockchain have access to the distributed ledger and its immutable record of transactions. As it is a shared ledger, it is public that can… Continue reading Blockchain technology
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Testimonial by Sanjita Mohapatra | AIR-10 | CSE-19
Hi Friends! I joined Forum IAS current Affairs class for my mains preparation for CES 2019. The crisp and concise content and structuring helped me a lot, night before the exam. I would like to take this opportunity to thank ForumIAS and Dipin sir in particular for helping me achieve my goal. Best wishes! Sanjita… Continue reading Testimonial by Sanjita Mohapatra | AIR-10 | CSE-19
Visible light communication (VLC) can be used for large data transfers
Visible light communication (VLC) is a wireless method that enables high-speed transmission of data with visible light. This data is transmitted by modulating the intensity of light given off by a LEDs. The signal is received by a photodiode device that transforms the data into forms that are readable and readily-consumed by end users. Statement 1 is… Continue reading Visible light communication (VLC) can be used for large data transfers
Potential of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Artificial intelligence has the potential to cut energy waste, lower energy costs, and facilitate and accelerate the use of clean renewable energy sources in power grids worldwide. It can also improve the planning, operation, and control of power systems through Smart Grid. Machine learning is an application of artificial intelligence (AI) that provides systems with the ability to automatically learn… Continue reading Potential of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Pronuclear Transfer can be used for Prevention of mitochondrial diseases in offspring
Pronucleus is the nucleus of a sperm or an egg cell during the process of fertilization. The sperm cell becomes a pronucleus only after the sperm enters the ovum, but before the fusion of genetic material of the sperm and egg. The technique of pronuclear transfer involves the transfer of pronuclei from one zygote to another. Under… Continue reading Pronuclear Transfer can be used for Prevention of mitochondrial diseases in offspring
Panini, Amarasimha and Kalidasa
Statement 1 is incorrect. Panini was a Sanskrit grammarian who gave a comprehensive and scientific theory of phonetics, phonology, and morphology. Astadhyayi (Astaka) is Panini’s major work. His work is dated around the 3rd-4th century BC. Pushyamitra Shunga on the other hand was the founder and first ruler of the Shunga Empire and ruled around 1st century BC. Statement 2 is incorrect. Amarasimha was a Sanskrit grammarian and poet… Continue reading Panini, Amarasimha and Kalidasa
“Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult
Munda Rebellion is one of the prominent 19th century tribal rebellions in the subcontinent. Birsa Munda led this movement in the region of south Ranchi in 1899-1900. Aimed at establishing Munda Raj or Munda rule in this region, revolt came to be known as The Ulgulan or “the Great Tumult”. Reason of revolt: In 1874, the British replaced the traditional Khuntkari system of Munda tribals by the zamindari system. The introduction… Continue reading “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult
Rakhmabai case of 1884
Dr. Rukhmabai (1864 –1955) was an Indian physician and feminist. She is best known for being one of the first practising women doctors in colonial India as well as being involved in a landmark legal case involving her marriage as a child bride between 1884 and 1888. She was married off at the young age of eleven with Dadaji Bhikaji, who was nineteen years old. She stayed… Continue reading Rakhmabai case of 1884
Paramitas or “perfection”
“Paramita” is a Sanskrit term, which means “perfection”. In Bodhisattva tradition, the accomplishment of these perfections results in the achievement of the ultimate perfection of wisdom that is enlightenment. In the Mahayana tradition, the path of a bodhisattva is described in terms of six paramitas: Dana paramita: to cultivate the attitude of giving; Sila paramita: refraining from harm; Kshanti paramita: the ability not to… Continue reading Paramitas or “perfection”
Impact of demand deposit withdrawal on aggregate money supply
The money supply is a measure of the total amount of monetary assets within an economy at any given time. The withdrawal of money from Demand Deposit Account does not change the aggregate money supply as the amount withdrawn remains in circulation. The only factor that changes is that the status of money has changed from ‘Demand Deposits with the Banking System’ to ‘Currency… Continue reading Impact of demand deposit withdrawal on aggregate money supply
