Context: Researchers at Microsoft announced that they had figured out a way to create a strange kind of particle called Majorana zero modes, that could potentially revolutionise quantum computing. About Majorana Zero Mode: Majorana zero mode is a unique particle or bound state Read More …
Day: July 12, 2023
SC on Delimitation Exercise in North-eastern States
Context Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) prima facie disagreed with the legal stand of the Election Commission of India (ECI) that it can only begin the delimitation process in Manipur, Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh after only getting an authorisation from the Centre. The Chief Justice of Read More …
The Global South
Context: The unwillingness of many leading countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to stand with NATO over the war in Ukraine has brought to the fore once again the term “Global South.” About Global South: Global South refers to various countries Read More …
Solomon Islands
Context: Leaders of the Solomon Islands and China promised to expand relations that have fuelled unease in the U.S and Australia about China’s influence in the South Pacific. Image Source: BBC More on News: Both countries upgraded their relations to Read More …
Urban 20 Mayoral Summit
Context: Recently, the Urban 20 Mayoral Summit was held in Gandhinagar. About the Summit: Hosted: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs with the support of National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), the U20 Technical Secretariat. It brought together city leaders from across G20 countries to Read More …
Unified Logistics Interface Platform
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister appreciated the role of Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) in transforming India’s logistics sector. About ULIP: It is an API based platform for data exchange between the stakeholders for enabling innovative approaches in improving India’s Logistics sector. It Read More …
Lambani Embroidery Art
Context: As part of the third G20 culture working group (CWG) meeting in Hampi, a Guinness world record was created for the largest display of Lambani items titled with ‘Threads of Unity’. About Lambani Embroidery: It is an intricate form of textile embellishment Read More …
Monsoon Mayhem
Context: The recent heavy rainfall across the entire North Indian belt has unleashed mayhem in many states. Trend of Monsoon in 2023 Delay Onset: Southwest monsoon has hit the Kerala coast on June 8, delaying significantly by 7 days. Normal date Read More …
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)
Context: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation will inaugurate a day-long mega conclave “Strengthening PACS through FPOs” in New Delhi on July 14, 2023. More on News: The mega conclave is being organised by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in Read More …
Carbon Capture and Storage
Context: In its latest review of scientific research, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) found that Carbon capture and storage will be needed for emissions that are hard to wipe out. Image Source: BBC About Carbon Capture and Storage Read More …