Source: The post is based on the article “A new mission for quantum computers, and what it means for India” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Quantum Computers?3 What are the challenges related to Quantum Computing?4 What are the other initiatives going on in India related… Continue reading A new mission for quantum computers, and what it means for India
Understanding temperature anomalies
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding temperature anomalies” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why was March 2023 the second warmest?3 Why was March 2023 the second warmest and not the warmest?4 What is Temperature Anomaly? What is the News? March 2023 has been declared… Continue reading Understanding temperature anomalies
Laws should keep pace with fast evolving technologies
Source: This post is created based on the article “Laws should keep pace with fast evolving technologies” published in Live Mint on 26th April 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Awareness in the fields of IT Context: Recent developments in the field of AI are conflicting with Europe’s GDPR. Recently, discussions on regulating artificial… Continue reading Laws should keep pace with fast evolving technologies
Turning the clock back – on Liberalised Remittance Scheme
Source: This post is created based on the article “Turning the clock back” published in Business Standard on 26th April 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Indian Economy, Liberalisation Context: In the recent times, government has tightened the restrictions on how Indians can remit money overseas. Post-1991 reforms, Liberalised Remittance Scheme, or LRS was introduced.… Continue reading Turning the clock back – on Liberalised Remittance Scheme
Get real with targets – on foreign trade policy
Source: The post is based on the article “Get real with targets” published in Business Standard on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy – Industrial Policy Relevance: concerns associated with the foreign trade policy 2023. News: The government announced a new foreign trade policy last month. What are the concerns with the new foreign trade… Continue reading Get real with targets – on foreign trade policy
Conservation work at Delhi’s Zafar Mahal set to begin
Source: The post is based on the article “Conservation work at Delhi’s Zafar Mahal set to begin” published in Hindustan Times on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to initiate conservation works at Zafar Mahal in South Delhi’s Mehrauli. What is Zafar Mahal? Zafar Mahal is… Continue reading Conservation work at Delhi’s Zafar Mahal set to begin
India’s universities are coming apart, political class ignores damage caused by the exit of the ablest from the country
Source- The post is based on the article “India’s universities are coming apart, political class ignores damage caused by the exit of the ablest from the country” published in the “The Indian Express” on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education News– The article explains the issue with academic… Continue reading India’s universities are coming apart, political class ignores damage caused by the exit of the ablest from the country
Welcome to the brain economy: Technology will change the way we look at labour, capital and skills
Source- The post is based on the article “Welcome to the brain economy: Technology will change the way we look at labour, capital and skills” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Employment Relevance– Changing nature of employment News– The article explains the emergence of brain economy and its impact. How… Continue reading Welcome to the brain economy: Technology will change the way we look at labour, capital and skills
PM Inaugurates Kochi Water Metro
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Kochi Water Metro: What is this public boat service?” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the first phase of the Kochi Water Metro. What is the Kochi Water Metro? Kochi Water Metro is a… Continue reading PM Inaugurates Kochi Water Metro
On the Code on Social Security for platform-based gig workers
Source– The post is based on the article “On the Code on Social Security for platform-based gig workers” published in “The Hindu” on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Employment Relevance: Issues related to gig economy workers News- The Ashok Gehlot led Rajasthan government has recently announced the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill,… Continue reading On the Code on Social Security for platform-based gig workers
