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Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Program
In News Recently, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology launched the Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor (DIR-V) Program. About Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Program Its overall aim is to enable the creation of Microprocessors for the future in India, for the world and achieve industry-grade silicon and Design wins by December 2023. The […]
Heat Waves
In News There are heat wave-like conditions across the country as reported by the India Meteorological Division (IMD). As per the India Meteorological Division (IMD) report, 16 of the 36 of the meteorological subdivisions in India are facing heat wave-like conditions. What is a Heat wave? A Heat Wave is a period of abnormally high […]
Role of Hydrogen in India’s clean energy transition
In Context This article highlights how Hydrogen could completely transform India’s energy ecosystem. About Hydrogen Hydrogen is the lightest element. It is the simplest and smallest element in the periodic table. No matter how it is produced, it ends up with the same carbon-free molecule. However, the pathways to produce it are very diverse, and […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Jaishankar ticks off Europe: Ukraine a wake-up call to look at problems in Asia (International Relations) What is Raisina Dialogue? And Key highlights of the 7th Edition of the Raisina Dialogue. GS 2 3 New cooperative policy: States suggest FDI, […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 3 Punjab sees increase in private wheat purchase (Economy) What is the status of India’s wheat production and exports? And Which new markets are expected to buy from India? GS 1 7 Worship takes a digital turn with temples going e-way […]
World Malaria Day
In Context Recently, the World Malaria Day was observed by the World Health Organisation to spread awareness about the illness. About World Malaria Day Every year, 25th April is observed as World Malaria Day. Theme of 2022 : ‘Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives’. History: In Africa, governments have been […]
Guillain Barre Syndrome
In News The risk for developing Guillain-Barré syndrome after receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine is small, but higher with the Johnson & Johnson shot. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) About: It is a rare condition in which a person’s immune system attacks the peripheral nerves. The syndrome can affect the nerves that control muscle movement as well […]
PM CARES Fund
In News Recently, a petition was filed seeking that the PM CARES Fund be declared as ‘The State’ under Article 12 of the Constitution of India. About Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) Established: In March 2020 It has been registered as a Public Charitable Trust. Objective: To […]
Carbon Pricing
What is Carbon Pricing? It’s an instrument that captures the external costs of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and links it to their sources through a price in the form of a price on the carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted. Through this measure the burden of emission and its effects is shifted to those who are producing […]
