Source: PIB News: Union Minister Earth Sciences has launched a web-based application named “Digital Ocean”. Facts: Digital Ocean: It is a first of its kind digital platform for ocean data management developed by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS). Purpose: It has been developed to share information on marine data and forecast services. Key Features: It includes… Continue reading Union Minister launches Digital Ocean – a digital platform for Ocean Data Management
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What is 5G warfare of China?
Synopsis: China is preparing to dominate the world by rolling out its 5G technology warfare across countries, India needs to fast the pace of its 5G implementation to contain the digital threat of China. What is 5G warfare? 5G technology will enable IOT (Internet of Things) and IOT is driven by data and Information. It will aid the providing country with the power to access and control the data of individuals, groups or even nations. Moreover,5G technologies are main… Continue reading What is 5G warfare of China?
Niti Aayog launches made-in India cloud storage service — DigiBoxx
Source: Times Now News: Niti Aayog has launched a cloud storage service called DigiBoxx as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Facts: Digiboxx: It is India’s first indigenous digital file storage and sharing platform that provides an easy and secure way to store all the files in one centralised location. Key Features: Like Google Drive and Apple’s… Continue reading Niti Aayog launches made-in India cloud storage service — DigiBoxx
What is Solar Winds Hack?
News: The ‘Solar Winds hack’, a cyberattack discovered in the United States, has emerged as one of the biggest ever targeted against the US government.In fact, it is likely a global cyberattack. Facts: SolarWinds Hack also called the Supply Chain attack is a cyberattack discovered in the United States. Instead of directly attacking the federal government or… Continue reading What is Solar Winds Hack?
BSNL launches world’s first satellite-based narrowband IoT network
Source: Click here News: BSNL has launched the world’s first Satellite-Based Narrowband IoT (Internet of Things) Network in partnership with Skylotec India. Facts: Narrowband Internet of Things(IoT): It is a standards-based low power wide area (LPWA) technology developed to enable a wide range of new IoT devices and services. Advantages: very low power consumption excellent extended range… Continue reading BSNL launches world’s first satellite-based narrowband IoT network
Cabinet approves Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland, Lakshadweep Islands
Source : Click here News: Union Cabinet has given its approval for Provision of Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland (Kochi) and Lakshadweep Islands (KLI Project). Facts: Objective: The Project envisages provision of a direct communication link through a dedicated submarine Optical Fibre Cable(OFC) between Kochi and 11 Islands of Lakshadweep viz. Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Agati, Amini, Androth,… Continue reading Cabinet approves Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland, Lakshadweep Islands
AI moment in India
Context: The importance of AI economy to India Contents1 What is the significance of AI economy to India?2 What are the prospects for India?3 What are the steps taken to Promote use of AI in India?4 What needs to be done? What is the significance of AI economy to India? Data and AI services are… Continue reading AI moment in India
Chinese photonic quantum computer demonstrates quantum supremacy
Source: Click here News: China has claimed Quantum Supremacy With Computer 10 Billion Times Faster Than Google’s Prototype. Facts: Quantum Supremacy: It is a term proposed in 2012 by John Preskill, professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology. It describes the point where quantum computers can do things that classical computers cannot. Difference between Quantum… Continue reading Chinese photonic quantum computer demonstrates quantum supremacy
Policy framework for technology
Context: With the rapid pace of technology blurring boundaries, a holistic policy framework is must. How is Data a new currency? Paradigm shift: The amount of “value add” from intangible technology services as opposed to physical objects, even in traditional goods, is being transformed by information. A modern automobile has 40% of its component value from… Continue reading Policy framework for technology
