Source: The post is based on the article “President launches indigenously built warship Vindhyagiri” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The President has launched the sixth vessel of the Project 17 Alpha Frigates, ‘Vindhyagiri’, a stealth ship of the Indian Navy. What is INS Vindhyagiri? INS Vindhyagiri is the… Continue reading President launches indigenously built warship Vindhyagiri
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Indian scientist develops novel method to improve accuracy and precision of nanomechanical testing technology
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian scientist develops novel method to improve accuracy and precision of nanomechanical testing technology” published in PIB on 17th August 2023. What is the News? An Indian researcher has developed a new method to test nanomechanical properties of materials at very minute scales with high precision and… Continue reading Indian scientist develops novel method to improve accuracy and precision of nanomechanical testing technology
No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud
Source: The post is based on the article “No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced several steps to combat the issue of fraudulent SIM cards. What are the steps announced by… Continue reading No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud
A software solution for preventing attacks on 5G networks
Source: The post is based on the article “A software solution for preventing attacks on 5G networks” published in PIB on 17th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why is 5G Technology vulnerable to zero day attack?3 What have the researchers developed?4 What are Zero Day Attacks? What is the News? IITM Pravartak Technologies… Continue reading A software solution for preventing attacks on 5G networks
Rising methane could be a sign that Earth’s climate is part-way through a ‘termination-level transition’
Source: The post is based on the article “Rising methane could be a sign that Earth’s climate is part-way through a ‘termination-level transition” published in Down To Earth on 16th August 2023. What is the News? Since 2006, the levels of heat-trapping methane in the Earth’s atmosphere have been increasing rapidly. Unlike the rise in… Continue reading Rising methane could be a sign that Earth’s climate is part-way through a ‘termination-level transition’
Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites
Source: The post is based on the article “Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How can drones be helpful in monitoring MGNREGA Scheme?3 How is the government planning to deploy drones to monitor MGNREGA works?4 What is the significance of these measures?… Continue reading Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites
Flood forecast app launched by Water Commission
Source: The post is based on the article “Flood forecast app launched by Water Commission” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Central Water Commission(CWC) has launched an app, called ‘Floodwatch’. What is Floodwatch App? Purpose: To forecast the chances of floods a day in advance. – To provide… Continue reading Flood forecast app launched by Water Commission
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 1st week of the Month of August. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 1st week
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of August 2023 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Factly Initiative Daily Factly is focused on the current affairs for UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024. Under this initiative, we post, daily 7-8 articles, based on the… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 1st week
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 17th, 2023
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 17th, 2023
