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Wajid Ali Shah after 1857: how he resurrected his court in Calcutta Subject :History Section: Modern India Wajid Ali shah was a man of many contradictions- A king who never had much power but who managed to maintain a ‘court’ to his dying day; a ruler whose deposition contributed to the revolt of […]
How inverter ACs catalysing the energy-efficient future Subject :Environment Section: Environment Legislation Context: Cost Efficiencies, growing climate awareness and rising purchasing power is triggering a discernible consumption shift in India, with energy-efficient inverter air conditioners gaining traction among consumers and manufacturers ramping up output. Inverter ACs: According to latest data from the Bureau […]
India created record by destroying 10 lakh kg of drugs Subject :Schemes Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India had created a unique record of destroying 10 lakh kg of drugs worth ₹12,000 crore in the past one year. Just about two weeks ago, 1.5 lakh kg of seized drugs were destroyed. Details: […]
Post-quantum cryptography: securing data in the age of quantum computers Subject :Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: Governments and organisations across the world are rushing to develop quantum computing platforms and advanced security algorithms to defend against such machines. One such example is the U.S. National Institute of Standards […]
Bill proposes graded age ratings for films, but censorship to stay Subject : Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 introduces graded age ratings for movies for the first time. Details: All ‘curated content publishers’ such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or Hotstar provide graded […]
ISRO successfully places seven Singaporean satellites into intended orbit Subject :Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: ISRO successfully launched its proven PSLV rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh and placed them into intended orbits. Details: PSLV-C56/DS-SAR Mission: The mission is successfully […]
Pakistan approves projects worth billions of dollars to Gulf countries for investment purpose Subject :Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: In a major development, Pakistan has in principle approved 28 projects worth billions of dollars that would be offered to Gulf countries for investment with the long-term objective to […]
Godavari flows above danger mark at Bhadrachalam Subject : Geography Section: Rivers in news Context: Godavari flows above danger mark at Bhadrachalam, official says ‘prepared for flood situation’ Godavari: The Godavari is thelargest Peninsular River system. It is also called the Dakshin Ganga. The Godavari basin extends over states of Maharashtra, Telangana ,Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha in addition to smaller […]
ECOWAS Subject: International Relations Context: West African nations imposed sanctions if Niger’s coup leaders fail to reinstate ousted President Mohammed Bazoum within a week. The 15-nation ECOWAS bloc’s response to the Sahel region’s seventh coup of recent years came as crowds in Niger’s capital Niamey burned French flags and stoned the former colonial power’s mission, […]
Mob lynching Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Context: The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs and the governments of Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana to respond to a petition filed by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) seeking an explanation for their “consistent failure” in the past […]