22May 2023

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What is quantum supremacy? What will be its impact on existing digital technologies like Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence?

Quantum supremacy means that researchers have been able to use a quantum computer to perform a single calculation that no conventional computer, even the biggest supercomputer, can perform in a reasonable amount of time. Google’s quantum computer, named Sycamore, claimed ‘supremacy’ because it reportedly did the task in 200 seconds that would have apparently taken …

20May 2023

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Phase-V Of The Sagar Parikrama Initiative

News: The start of Phase-V of the Sagar Parikrama initiative was recently declared by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy. Through numerous fisheries policies and programmes, including as the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) & Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), Sagar Parikrama seeks to alleviate the issues encountered by fishermen and stakeholders …

20May 2023

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Sanchar Saathi Portal

News: A citizen-focused portal called Sanchar Saathi was just inaugurated by the Union Minister of Communications. The Sanchar Saathi portal seeks to offer a range of improvements and services in the areas of telecommunications and mobile connectivity. It was created by C-DoT, a division of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), to stop frauds such identity …

20May 2023

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Aadhaar-Enabled Payment System

News: Cybercriminals have recently taken advantage of India’s Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS), allowing unauthorised access to consumers’ bank accounts. Leaked biometric information has been used by scammers to avoid One Time Passwords (OTPs) and steal money from gullible victims. The AePS’s weaknesses have recently come to light, as have the ways in which hackers are …

20May 2023

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Land Reclamation

News: There have been considerable land reclamation operations globally as a result of the coastal regions’ rising economic significance, particularly in East Asia, the Middle East, and West Africa. Rising sea levels and storm surges present environmental concerns and potential threats for these projects. The act of converting existing bodies of water, such as seas, …

20May 2023

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Shantiniketan : UNESCO World Heritage Site Tag

News: West Bengal’s Santiniketan has been suggested for the UNESCO World Heritage List. The renowned cultural and historical site Santiniketan is situated in the West Bengal region of India’s Birbhum District. It has historical value and is well-known for its connection to Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore lived there and wrote many …

20May 2023

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Kerala: an exemplary story in palliative care

Context As India struggles with approximately 4% coverage for palliative care unevenly anchored around mega cities, Kerala’s palliative care model is a global exemplar in inclusive care infrastructure. Defining Palliative care Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated …

20May 2023

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Predictable counter: On India’s reaction to U.S. reportage on religious persecution

Context The government of India rejected the recommendations of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF) 2023 report, calling it biased and motivated. Right to Freedom of Religion The Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of religion to not only individuals but also religious groups in India. This is enshrined in Articles …

20May 2023

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Warming warning: On the World Meteorological Organization projections for temperature trends

Introduction The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued its annual update on its projections that the annual mean global near-surface temperature for each year between 2023 and 2027 is likely to be 1.1°-1.8°C higher than the average from 1850-1900. Major Highlights of the Report Increase in Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) emissions: Global GHGs emissions continued to …

20May 2023

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A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills

Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a week-long journey to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia from May 19. That defines that at present, India is at its peak of geopolitical activities. The Planned meetings Visits to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia from May 19 to 24, as announced by the Ministry of …

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