1. DoT announces Call for Proposals: Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2031358 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) invites proposals for “Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs” to advance quantum technologies in India. Aimed at setting benchmarks and validating quantum communication systems, this initiative…
1. The Telecommunications Act 2023: Ushering in a New Era of Connectivity (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2031057 ) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Indian government has enforced key sections of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, aiming to modernise laws governing telecommunication services and spectrum management. Guided by principles of inclusion, security, growth, and responsiveness, the Act…
1. Two days’ Global INDIAai Summit 2024 concludes (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030838 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS2 – Governance Context The Global IndiaAI Summit 2024, held in New Delhi, gathered over 12,000 AI experts from 50 countries. It showcased India’s push to democratise AI, bridge global North-South divides, and foster innovation through partnerships like…
1. INDIA-MONGOLIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE NOMADIC ELEPHANT COMMENCES IN MEGHALAYA (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030373 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The 16th edition of Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced in Umroi, Meghalaya, involving Indian and Mongolian military personnel. This annual joint exercise focuses on enhancing counter-insurgency capabilities under UN mandates, featuring tactical drills…
1. Government of India and ADB sign $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030329 ) Topic: GS2 – International relations – Important International institutions Context India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $170 million policy-based loan aimed at enhancing India’s health system preparedness and response to future…
1. New metal oxide nanocomposite can be used for sustainable photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030073 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Researchers at IASST developed a new Ni-doped TiO2 on Fuller’s earth nanocomposite for efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants Achieving 96.15% dye decolorization under visible light, the innovation promises…
1. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Launches eSankhyiki Portal for Enhanced User Experience and Ease of Data Access (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2029708 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – E-governance – application Context The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the eSankhyiki portal to enhance data accessibility and user experience. It offers…