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 that belongs Read More
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 India (CJI) addressed Solicitor Read More
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 around the Read More
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 a comprehensive Read More
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 deliberate on Read More
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 was launched Read More
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 characterised by Read More
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 of the Read More
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 collaboration with Read More
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 (CCS): It Read More