The harsh realities of space that Chandrayaan 3 is built to brave Subject :Science and Technology Section: Space technology The Solar Wind and Spaceflight Challenges Solar Wind and Earth’s Magnetic Field The sun’s scorching hot surface emits a constant stream of charged particles known as the solar wind. Solar wind includes protons and […]
What are Acoustic Side Channel Attacks and how is AI used to increase its accuracy? Subject :Science and Technology Section: Awareness in IT and Computers Introduction Research paper: “A Practical Deep Learning-Based Acoustic Side Channel Attack on Keyboards” Published and supported by the ethics committee of Durham University, U.K. AI used to decode […]
The Story of How the Deadliest Virus to Humans Was Revived Subject :Science and Technology Section: Health Introduction From a two-part story on the virus that caused the Great Influenza epidemic (1918 Spanish flu). Johan Hultin‘s request to exhume a mass grave in Brevig Mission, Alaska. Objective: To retrieve preserved genetic material of […]
ICSSR’s Study on Socio-Economic Impact of Centre’s Schemes Subject :Polity Section: National Body Context The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is set to announce research award results for the study of the Union government’s schemes and policies. Approximately 500 researchers will receive funding for fieldwork focused on specific geographical regions. ICSSR […]
No Governor’s assent; Manipur Assembly session a non-starter Subject :Polity Section: Parliament and Legislation Context: The 60-member Manipur Assembly fails to convene a Special Session to address ethnic violence. State Cabinet recommends the session, but the Governor doesn’t issue the required notification. Notification should be given 15 days before a session. Constitutional Crisis […]
Lack of Internet Access in Kerala’s Tribal Colonies Subject :Schemes Context: Kerala declared the right to the Internet as a basic right. However, 189 Adivasi ooru (tribal colonies) across 12 districts lack access to Internet and mobile connection. Over 5,000 tribal students in these colonies are affected. The initiative by Scheduled Tribes Development […]
Why ISRO’s Aditya L-1 mission is unique in many ways Subject :Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: ISRO’s Aditya L-1 mission, the Indian space agency’s most complex mission ever, is scheduled to launch by the end of August or early September. Why is it unique? For the first time,India is building a […]
Digging ice-capped Arctic depths to understand climate change Subject :Environment Section: Climate change Context: The heat content of the Arctic Ocean is crucial globally, affecting climate, weather, sea levels, and ecosystems. Details: It serves as an indicator of broader climate change effects worldwide, connecting ecosystems, economies, and societies globally. Arctic study model by […]
Ecuadorians reject oil drilling project in historic decision Subject: Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: In a historic decision, Ecuadorians voted on Sunday against the oil drilling of a protected area in the Amazon that’s home to two uncontacted tribes and serves as a biodiversity hotspot. Oil-drilling project in Yasuni National Park: Oil drilling […]