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5 years of UDAN Scheme
In News Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s flagship program Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (UdeDeshkaAamNagrik) has completed 5 years of success since the launch of its first flight in 2017. About UDAN Scheme It is the flagship Regional Connectivity Scheme of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). It aims to fulfill the aspirations of the common man by […]
Facial Recognition Technology
In News Recently, in response to a Right to Information (RTI) request filed by the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF), Delhi Police said that it considered a match to be positive if there was an accuracy rate of 80 per cent. The Internet Freedom Foundation is an Indian non-governmental organization advocating for civil liberties online. What […]
Rohingya – The ‘illegal foreigners’
In Context Recently, the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs said Rohingyas are “illegal foreigners” and will be kept in a detention centre until their deportation. More about the news Govt of Delhi’s proposal: Delhi Govt. had recently proposed to shift the Rohingyas to a new location. Ministry of Home Affair’s stand: MHA has […]
India as a Developed Nation by 2047
In Context Recently, the Prime Minister asked Indians to embrace the “Panch Pran”(five vows) by 2047 when the country celebrates 100 years of independence. The first vow, he said, is for India to become a developed country in the next 25 years. What is a “developed” country? Different global bodies and agencies classify countries differently. […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 5 As its spy ship docks in Sri Lanka port, Beijing says: ‘This is life’ (International Relations ) What is Yuan Wang 5? India’s concerns related to it . GS 3 5 Delhi Police in RTI reply: 80% match […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Chinese tracking vessel reaches Sri Lanka port (International Relations ) Kow about Yuan Wang 5 and why is it a cause of concern for India and the US ? GS 3 8 Stepping back from an ecological abyss (Environment) Know about […]
Dysfunction in the Indian Police Forces
Context As India is celebrating 75 years of Independence, the police continue to be in the public gaze, most often for antagonistic reasons. Constitutional provisions: Police is an exclusive subject under the State List (List II, Schedule 7 of the Constitution). However, the centre is also allowed to maintain its own police forces to assist […]
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Technology
In News The Indian Army has started the process of procurement of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology developed by a Bengaluru-based cybersecurity company by issuing a commercial Request for Proposal (RFP). Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Technology About: It is primarily a mechanism to undertake secure communication, which utilises a cryptographic protocol involving various components of […]
STEVE Phenomenon
In News The cosmic phenomenon known as “Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement (STEVE) made a surprise appearance after a huge solar storm hit Earth. About STEVE Phenomenon STEVE first appeared in the sky in 2017 and has been appearing often since. There is evidence to support the claim that the phenomenon has been visible in […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Coal Sector: From Black Gold to Next-Gen Fuel
- If Data Is the New Oil, What Does That Make Data Centres?
- Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD): Interregnum or Strategic Continuity
- Multilateralism: Upholding a Rules-Based Global Order in a Fragmenting World
- Building Legal and Judicial Capacity For India’s Economic Momentum
