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Willow: A Quantum Leap in Computing by Google Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT, Computer Why in News Google has unveiled its latest quantum processor, Willow, showcasing significant advancements in error correction and computational power. Quantum Computing: Classical computers use bits (0s and 1s) to process information, represented by two possible physical states […]
Why scientists are installing underwater telescopes to detect ‘ghost particles’ Sub: SCI Sec: Space Sector Context: Scientists are deploying two telescopes to detect high-energy neutrinos, also known as ghost particles, under the Mediterranean Sea. The two telescopes are part of the Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope or KM3NeT. While one of the telescopes will […]
Daily Prelims Notes 31 December 2024 Table Of Contents Army installs Shivaji statue on Pangong Lake bank; Ladakh councillor, others question its relevance The Importance of Elders in Wildlife Conservation On India’s obligations towards the Rohingya 1. Army installs Shivaji statue on Pangong Lake bank; Ladakh councillor, others question its relevance […]
On India’s obligations towards the Rohingya Sub : IR Sec: Int Conventions Context: A recent study examining the plight of Rohingya refugees detained in India, conducted jointly by The Azadi Project and Refugees International has highlighted “gross violations of constitutional and human rights” and criticised India’s failure to uphold its obligations under international […]
The Importance of Elders in Wildlife Conservation Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Why in News Recent studies emphasize the detrimental impact of human-induced factors such as climate extremes, habitat destruction, and overexploitation on the elders of various species. The loss of these experienced individuals disrupts population stability and poses severe challenges to […]
Army installs Shivaji statue on Pangong Lake bank; Ladakh councillor, others question its relevance Sub: History Sec: Personality Context: A statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was recently installed by the Indian Army on the banks of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh. This installation has sparked controversy due to its perceived irrelevance to the […]
Daily Prelims Notes 30 December 2024 Table Of Contents Add mumps vaccine to universal immunisation programme: Tamil Nadu to Centre M.P. govt. begins disposal of toxic waste from Union Carbide factory Incidents on loop, but it’s escape for regulator, airlines From Gemini to Llama: How AI Titans are Shaping the Industry India’s PSLV-C60 […]
India’s PSLV-C60 Mission: A Milestone in Space Technology Sub :Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to conclude 2024 with a groundbreaking mission, PSLV-C60, scheduled for launch on December 30, 2024. This mission will test key technologies for interplanetary missions and human spaceflight, marking a […]
From Gemini to Llama: How AI Titans are Shaping the Industry Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT Why in News Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to dominate technological advancements in 2024, with groundbreaking developments from tech giants such as Google, OpenAI, Meta, and others. Key Developments in Artificial Intelligence in 2024: Google’s Gemini: Google’s […]
Incidents on loop, but it’s escape for regulator, airlines Sub: Polity Sec: National Bodies Context: Recently, an Air India Airbus A320 aircraft experienced a serious issue at Goa’s Mopa Airport. The aircraft, bound for Hyderabad, had to reject take-off after it mistakenly entered a parallel taxiway instead of the main runway. Lack of […]