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Success with chips will take much more effort
Source: The post is based on articles “Success with chips will take much more effort” published in Live Mint on 1st August 2023 and “Chip tactics: on India’s bid to attract major global chip manufacturers” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industrial Policy Relevance: challenges associated with establishing semiconductor industry in… Continue reading Success with chips will take much more effort
Conjunctivitis cases on the rise: what is this infection
Source: The post is based on the article “Conjunctivitis cases on the rise: what is this infection” published in Indian Express on 31st July 2023. What is the News? Conjunctivitis cases are on the rise in several parts of the country after continuous rains. What is Conjunctivitis? Source: TOI Conjunctivitis is often referred to as… Continue reading Conjunctivitis cases on the rise: what is this infection
Draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) Released for Public Consultation
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) Released for Public Consultation” published in PIB on 31st July 2023. What is the News? The National Consortium and Working Group set up by the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council has released the Draft National Deep Tech… Continue reading Draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) Released for Public Consultation
Cell-free DNA promises to transform how we find diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “Cell-free DNA promises to transform how we find diseases” published in The Hindu on 31st July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is cell-free DNA (cfDNA)?3 How are cell-free DNA (cfDNA) produced?4 What are the applications of cell-free DNA (cfDNA)? What is the News? Scientists have… Continue reading Cell-free DNA promises to transform how we find diseases
ISRO successfully conducts TransLunar Injection of Chandrayaan-3
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successfully conducts TransLunar Injection of Chandrayaan-3” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully performed the TransLunar Injection (TLI) to slingshot Chandrayaan-3 towards the moon. Note: TLI has been performed successfully on many missions… Continue reading ISRO successfully conducts TransLunar Injection of Chandrayaan-3
What is the Akira ransomware, and why has the government issued a warning against it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Akira ransomware, and why has the government issued a warning against it?” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Akira?3 How does Akira infect devices?4 What does Akira do after infecting devices? What is the News?… Continue reading What is the Akira ransomware, and why has the government issued a warning against it?
DGT collaborates with Amazon Web Services India to offer skilling programs on emerging technologies
Source: The post is based on the article “DGT collaborates with Amazon Web Services India to offer skilling programs on emerging technologies” published in PIB on 31st July 2023. What is the News? The Directorate General of Training (DGT) is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) India to upskill students in emerging technologies. What is… Continue reading DGT collaborates with Amazon Web Services India to offer skilling programs on emerging technologies
In the wilderness: Forest Bill defeats purpose of the law
Source: The post is based on the article “In the wilderness: Forest Bill defeats purpose of the law” published in Business standard on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment News: Last week, the Lok Sabha passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill, which makes significant changes to… Continue reading In the wilderness: Forest Bill defeats purpose of the law
A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill” published in Business standard on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health News: This article discusses the Jan Vishwas Bill passed by Lok Sabha, which amends many provisions,… Continue reading A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill
