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Subject: Science and tech Context: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering of IIT-Madras recently announced that it had developed a microprocessor christened (named) ‘Moushik’. Concept: It is a processor-cum-system on a chip that can cater to the rapidly-growing IoT devices. It was conceptualised, designed and developed at Pratap Subrahmanyam Centre for Digital Intelligence and […]
Subject: Economy Context: Growing importance of forensic audit in every sectors of the economy. Concept : Forensic audit A forensic audit is an examination and evaluation of a firm’s or individual’s financial information for use as evidence in court. Forensic auditing is a specialization within the field of accounting, and forensic auditors often provide expert […]
Subject: Economy Context : According to data shared by the Ministry of Mines, country-wide DMF collections last month stood at ₹718.46 crore, up from ₹417.29 crore in May, when the country was in the throes of the Covid-19 lockdown. Concept: DMFs: DMFs were instituted under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act […]
Subject : Economy Context: In an effort to propel the economy into positive territory in quick time, the Centre has come up with an innovative option to spur consumption demand in the economy without any fiscal impact. Finance Minister announces interest free festive advance to all central government employees to boost demand in the economy. […]
Subject: Science and tech Context :The BCG vaccine joins a handful of drugs like remdesivir, favipiravir, dexamethasone that have been repurposed to treat Covid-19. Concept : Drug repurposing is using an approved drug for the treatment of a disease or medical condition other than what it is approved for. In surprise pandemics like COVID-19 that […]
Subject: Environment Context: Central government has allowed various exemptions for beaches from CRZ Norms to ease blue flag certification for Indian Beaches. Concept: The coastal areas of seas, bays, creeks, rivers, and backwaters which get influenced by tides up to 500 m from the high tide line (HTL) and the land between the low tide […]
Table Of Contents SWAMITVA SCHEME FELUDA BLUE FLAG CERTIFICATION GIGA FACTORIES HYDRODEN FUEL CELLS IN-SPACe RED SANDERS RTI ACT 1. SWAMITVA SCHEME Subject: Government Schemes Context: PM launches physical distribution of property cards under SWAMITVA scheme. The move will pave the way for villagers to use property as a financial asset for […]
Subject : Legislations Context: After 15 years of implementation of RTI , more than 2.2 lakh cases are pending in central and state information commissions. Concept: Right to Information RTI is an act of the parliament which sets out the rules and procedures regarding citizens’ right to information. Under the provisions of RTI Act, any […]
Subject: Environment Context :Tamilnadu police seized red sanders liogs worth crores in Tiruvallur. Concept: About Red Sanders: Pterocarpus santalinus or Red Sanders is an endemic tree of South India They are found in Tropical Dry Deciduous forest of the Palakonda and Seshachalam hill ranges of Andhra Pradesh and also found in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. […]
Subject: Science and tech Context: Government has announced a new organisation, IN-SPACe, part of reforms to increase private participation in the space sector. IN-SPACe is the second space organisation created by the government in the last two years Concept: Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre(IN-SPACe) will act as a single-point interface between Indian Space […]