DoT Develops Facial Recognition Tool for Telecom Operators: ASTR
Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has developed an artificial-intelligence-based facial recognition tool that it claims has the capability of running checks on subscriber databases of telecom operators to deduce whether it contains multiple connections associated with the same person. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Origins and Testing of ASTR […]
C-PACE (Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit)
Context: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) recently established C-PACE, or Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit, to bring efficiency into the strike off process of companies. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About C-PACE (Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit): Objectives and Benefits: New Rules and Impact: -Source: Economic Times
About Gekko Mizoramensis
Context: Recently New species of flying gecko found near Myanmar border named after Mizoram. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About Gekko Mizoramensis: Taxonomic Classification: Distribution: Previous Species in Mizoram: Habitat and Behavior: Similar Species: Cryptic Species: -Source: The Hindu
About The LIBOR
Context: Recently, the RBI stated that some banks and financial institutions were yet to facilitate an absolute transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) benchmark. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About LIBOR Applications and Significance: Impact on consumer lending: Indicator of financial system health: Controversies Surrounding LIBOR: Integrity and […]
6th Indian Ocean Conference
Context: Recently, The sixth edition of the International Indian Ocean Conference took place in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About 6th Indian Ocean Conference: Major highlights Connectivity Challenges and Goals: Cooperation and Long-Term Perspective: Sustainable Projects and Debt Concerns: About Indian Ocean Conference The Indian Ocean […]
About Jal Jeevan Mission 2023
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Under Azadi ka Amrit Kaal, JJM celebrates a new milestone of ensuring safe and clean drinking water through taps to more than 12 Crore rural households of the country. About Jal Jeevan Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Jal Shakti Implications Challenges
About The Sagar Parikrama
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has recently announced the commencement of Phase-V of the Sagar Parikrama initiative. About Sagar Parikrama: Objective: Significance: Nodal Ministry: Participants: Journey Phases:
Current Affairs 18 May 2023
CONTENTS Thawing Permafrost in Arctic Context: According to a New Study, “Thawing Permafrost poses an environmental threat to thousands of sites with legacy industrial contamination”, thawing of Permafrost may result in the spread of toxic substances in the Arctic Region. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Permafrost Permafrost is a type of soil or […]
PIB Summaries 18 May 2023
CONTENTS Sagar Parikrama Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has recently announced the commencement of Phase-V of the Sagar Parikrama initiative. About Sagar Parikrama: Objective: Significance: Nodal Ministry: Participants: Journey Phases: Jal Jeevan Mission Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why […]
Static Quiz 18 May 2023 (Indian Economy)
