Source: PIB What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested a New Generation Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile Agni P from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha. About Agni-P: Agni P is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles. Features of Agni P Missile: Canister… Continue reading India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series
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Govt. unveils Rs 6.28 lakh cr stimulus post second COVID wave
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, Livemint What is the News? Union Finance Minister has announced a number of measures to provide relief to diverse sectors affected by the 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic. What are the measures announced by the Government? The measures announced by the Government have been clubbed into 3 broad categories:-… Continue reading Govt. unveils Rs 6.28 lakh cr stimulus post second COVID wave
INS Tabar deployed for naval exercises in Africa, Europe till September
What is the News? Indian Naval Ship(INS) Tabar started its prolonged deployment on June 13. It will now visit a number of ports in Africa and Europe till September end, 2021. What will INS Tabar do? INS Tabar will transit across the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Suez Canal, Mediterranean Sea, North Sea and Baltic Sea. The ship will also… Continue reading INS Tabar deployed for naval exercises in Africa, Europe till September
Indian scientists develop nanogenerator for use in self powering devices
What is the News? A team of Indian scientists have developed a transparent triboelectric nanogenerator device. About Triboelectric Nanogenerator(TENG)? A triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG) is a self-powered device that makes use of mechanical energy in the form of vibrations present everywhere in different forms to generate electricity. Working: It works on the principle of creation of electrostatic charges… Continue reading Indian scientists develop nanogenerator for use in self powering devices
Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great Indian bustard
Synopsis: Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great Indian bustard Background Recently, public interest litigation was filed by a few wildlife activists to protect the “critically endangered” the great Indian bustard. The petitioners urged that the overhead electric lines that are causing mortality to the birds should be avoided. In response, the Supreme… Continue reading Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great Indian bustard
E-commerce norms on global lines: Government
Relevance: Synopsis: The EU and countries like the US, Australia, Japan and Singapore, have strict e-commerce regulations. The proposed Draft e-commerce rules are aimed at fulfilling the evolving global architecture. How are the e-commerce companies governed globally? The European Union: In December 2020, the European Commission proposed a digital regulation package consisting of the Digital Services Act… Continue reading E-commerce norms on global lines: Government
Our record forex reserves must be seen in the right perspective
Synopsis: India’s Foreign exchange reserves have registered a record increase. However, analyzing factors and impacts of this increase are important. Introduction India’s foreign exchange reserves crossed $600 billion for the first time. On July 11, the reserve stood at $608.1 billion. Out of that foreign currency reserves account for $563.5 billion and gold reserves accounts for… Continue reading Our record forex reserves must be seen in the right perspective
Quality focus to help in ‘setting humane fiscal policy’: RBI study
What is the News? A Reserve Bank of India study has said that the formal weaving of quality targets into the fiscal consolidation paths would result in setting fiscal policy with a “human face”. Key Facts mentioned in the Article: About Cyclical Fiscal Policy: Cyclicality of the fiscal policy simply refers to a change in direction… Continue reading Quality focus to help in ‘setting humane fiscal policy’: RBI study
Focused on Pakistan rather than China, India in Tier 3 as cyber power: Report
What is the News? International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a think tank, has released a report titled “Cyber Capabilities and National Power: A Net Assessment”. About the Report: The report assesses the cyber capabilities of 15 countries and how they contribute to national power. Parameters: The report measured each country’s capabilities in seven categories; Strategy and doctrine, Governance, command and… Continue reading Focused on Pakistan rather than China, India in Tier 3 as cyber power: Report
What are DMCA notices for protection of intellectual property online?
What is the News? The union minister for Electronics and Information Technology was locked out of his Twitter account for an hour allegedly over a notice received for violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). What is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act or DMCA? Digital Millennium Copyright Act or DMCA is a 1998 law passed in the… Continue reading What are DMCA notices for protection of intellectual property online?
