Source: This post on PyPIM Platform has been created based on the article “Israeli researchers develop software enabling in-memory processing, bypassing CPU” published in DD India on 11th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Israeli researchers from the Israel Institute of Technology have created software enabling computers to process data directly within memory, bypassing the… Continue reading PyPIM Platform
India’s infra ambitions to get a new X factor: The military
News: The government is preparing to involve the Ministry of Defence in India’s infrastructural planning to build dual-use infrastructure, which can be utilised for both civilian and military needs. This initiative is being planned under Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti, also known as the National Master Plan for Multi-Modal Connectivity. 1. The Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti… Continue reading India’s infra ambitions to get a new X factor: The military
NFRA begins audit standards overhaul
News: The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has started the process of reviewing the audit and quality standards issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The objective is to align them with global practices. 1. The National Financing Reporting Authority (NFRA) is a statutory body set up in 2018 under the provisions of… Continue reading NFRA begins audit standards overhaul
How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people
Source: This post on How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people has been created based on the article “How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people?” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2024. Why in news? Rising lightning strikes due to climate change kill around 24,000 globally each year,… Continue reading How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people
On improving wind energy generation
News: The Tamil Nadu government’s “Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects 2024” was stayed by Madras High Court after wind energy generators approached the court, raising objections against the policy. 1. Wind Energy is a form of renewable energy that captures the power of wind to generate electricity. 2.… Continue reading On improving wind energy generation
Status of Wind Energy in India- Explained pointwise
Recently, the wind energy generators opposed the Tamil Nadu Government’s Wind power policy- “Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects – 2024.” The wind energy operators seek a framework that better promotes wind energy generation. In this article, we will look at the status of wind energy sector in India,… Continue reading Status of Wind Energy in India- Explained pointwise
Need to value care work in India
Source: The post need to value care work in India has been created, based on the article “The consumer economy cannot afford to disregard the care economy of unpaid labour” published in “Indian Express” on 11th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Economy-growth, development and employment. Context: The article emphasizes the need to… Continue reading Need to value care work in India
Reforming India’s Public Distribution System (PDS)
Source: The post Reforming India’s Public Distribution System (PDS) has been created, based on the article “Public Distribution System must be reformed to fix leakage, invest in farming” published in “Indian Express” on 11th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security. Context:… Continue reading Reforming India’s Public Distribution System (PDS)
Issue with Women Gig Workers in India
Source: The post Issue with Women Gig Workers in India has been created, based on the article “Calling out exploitative labour dynamics on platforms” published in “The Hindu” on 11th November 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-Employment Context: The article highlights women gig workers’ exploitation in India, focusing on their “Black Diwali” digital strike… Continue reading Issue with Women Gig Workers in India
Why Won’t India Travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy?
Source: The post Why Won’t India Travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy has been created, based on the article “Distant neighbours: India and Pakistan seem incapable of normal sporting ties” published in “The Hindu” on 11th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations Context: The article discusses India’s… Continue reading Why Won’t India Travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy?
