Day: November 21, 2016

  • 9 PM Daily Brief – 21st Nov 2016

    Front Page / NATIONAL Telangana to oppose Godavari board’s draft DRDO still aims for Kaveri in LCA Editorial/OPINION Getting real on climate  In an age of disruptive politics Hitting the refresh button ECONOMY Stalemate over jurisdiction of GST continues The thrill of saving India from cybercrime RBI proposes ‘Islamic window’ in banks  Indian Express Jobs…

  • Daily Editorials – India’s Fiscal Policy

    India’s Fiscal Policy What is fiscal policy History FRBM Act Challenges with implementation N.K.Singh Committee Way Ahead Click here to Download Daily Editorial (21 November 2016) Context-  Finance Minister constituted a committee to review the FRBM Act in the light of current domestic and global dynamics. The committee is expected to submit its report by…

  • Mains 2016: Augmented Reality

    Mains 2016: Augmented Reality

    Augmented Reality What is Augmented Reality? Augmented reality is the integration of digital information with the user’s environment in real time. Unlike virtual reality, which creates a totally artificial environment, augmented reality uses the existing environment and overlays new information on top of it. Applications of Augmented Reality: 1. Navigation: Enhanced GPS systems are using augmented…

  • Mains 2016: Zika Virus – All you need to know

    Mains 2016: Zika Virus – All you need to know

    Zika virus   Introduction Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It is an emerging mosquito-borne virus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in rhesus monkeys. Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. Symptoms Symptoms of Zika virus infections…

  • Mains 2016: Light Fidelity or Li-Fi

    Mains 2016: Light Fidelity or Li-Fi

    Light Fidelity or Li-Fi What is Li-Fi? Li–Fi is a Visible Light Communications system running wireless communications, traveling at very high speeds. How does it work? 1. Li–Fi uses common household LED light bulbs to enable data transfer, reaching speeds of up to 224 gigabits per second. 2. Although Li-Fi bulbs would have to be kept on…

  • Must Read News Articles – November 21

    Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Growth between 7 and 8% likely: NITI Aayog vice-chairman Arvind Panagariya has said that the Indian economy will grow between 7 per cent and 8 per cent for 2016-17. Telangana to oppose Godavari board’s draft: The Telangana Government is likely to lock horns with the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB)…