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Super Apps

In News Recently, Elon Musk revealed the idea of creating an “everything app”. What is a super app? It has been described as the Swiss army knife of mobile apps, offering a suite of services for users such as messaging, social networking, peer-to-peer payments and e-commerce shopping. These mega apps are widely used in Asia […]

Concept note on Digital Rupee (e-rupee)

In News  The RBI released a concept note on digital rupee (e-rupee). The Government of India had also announced the launch of a CBDC in its 2022 Union Budget. What is e-rupee (digital rupee)? E-rupee or digital rupee is a digital version of the Indian rupee that the RBI is exploring.  E-rupee is akin to […]

World Cotton Day

Context October 7 is celebrated each year as World Cotton Day. Year 2022 marks the third-anniversary celebration of the international event. About the Day History/ Background: The first World Cotton Day was proposed by the World Trade Organization on October 7, 2019, by the Cotton Four, four sub-Saharan African cotton producers Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, […]

Indian Astronomical Observatory

In News India’s first dark sky reserve is set to come up in Hanle, Ladakh, by the end of the year. About Indian Astronomical Observatory Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) is one of the world’s highest observatories.  It is located at a height of 14.8k feet in Hanle, Ladakh. It will come up within the Changthang […]

Semiconductor Ecosystem in India

In Context  Electronics industry is critically dependent on Semiconductors. India’s National Policy on Electronics (NPE) 2019 aims for the electronics industry to achieve a turnover of about Rs 33 lakh crore by 2025. Potential of Semiconductor industry Semiconductors are critical technological components for emerging technologies viz. artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things applications, 5G […]

Vyom Mitra

In News Recently, the humanoid “Vyommitra” was designed and developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). About Vyommitra Meaning  It is the ‘female’ AI-enabled robot astronaut. It is a half-humanoid lacking lower limbs. Characteristics It has been designed to resemble a human with facial expressions and speech and sight capabilities.   Development IISU was responsible […]

Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’

In Context Recently, the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’, meaning fierce was formally inducted into the 143  Helicopter Unit ‘Dhanush’ of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Jodhpur Air Force Station. Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’.  Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’ About:  The LCH is the only attack helicopter in the world […]

Koalas

In News Recently, the Australian Government announced a list of 110 ‘priority species’ that it will try to save from extinction over the next 10 years which includes koalas.  About Koala Scientific Name: Phascolarctos cinereus  The koala is the only member of the family Phascolarctidae.  Characteristics: It is a tree-climbing animal. It is a marsupial […]

Emperor Penguin

In Context No evidence of microplastics in emperor penguins, says study which is an important assessment of environmental pollution at the South Pole. Emperor Penguin It is the largest member of the penguin order (Sphenisciformes). It is also the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species. Geographical Presence: Endemic to Antarctica IUCN Status: Near […]

Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)

In News Recently, The PMI data was released which showed that India’s service sector activity has lost growth momentum and eased to a six-month low due to slow new business inflows amid inflationary pressures and competitive conditions.  About Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) The PMI data is released at the beginning of every month. It is […]

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