Will AI Tools Help Detect Telecom Fraud? Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has started using an artificial intelligence-based facial recognition tool called “Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition powered Solution for Telecom SIM Subscriber Verification” or ASTR to weed out widespread instances of fraudulently obtained […]
Iron Fortification: Health Risks Of Excessive Iron Intake Context: Although necessary for several body processes, including the production of haemoglobin, iron can be detrimental if consumed in excess. Food fortification with iron is one of the indicated treatments for iron-deficient anaemia. Points to Ponder: Iron […]
Navy, ISRO Release Training Plan For Gaganyaan Crew Context: The Indian Navy and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released the Gaganyaan Recovery Training Plan at the Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) at INS Garuda, Kochi, marking a significant step towards fulfilling India’s ambitious Gaganyaan […]
India Set To Triple Speed Of Its Fastest Supercomputers Context: The National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecast (NCMRWF), Noida, and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, respectively, set up the supercomputers Prathyush and Mihir. Prathyush and Mihir Supercomputers Prathyush and Mihir are situated […]
Gujarat Is Working To Become India’s Green Hydrogen Hub Context: Gujarat has started the process of becoming the nation’s centre for producing green hydrogen while maintaining its control over the industrial sector. Points to Ponder: Gujarat’s Green Hydrogen Manufacturing Hub: Gujarat wants to maintain its […]
Police Stations In Visakhapatnam Get E-Malkhana Facility Context: By June, it’s expected that all 23 of the police stations managed by the Visakhapatnam Police Commissionerate would have access to e-Malkhana, a method for scientifically preserving items retrieved from crime scenes. Points to Ponder: The 23 […]
Elections And The Airwaves Context: Political parties had free airtime during the recently concluded Karnataka Assembly elections on public broadcasters All India Radio (Akashvani) and Doordarshan. To avoid any preferential treatment in obtaining primetime slots, the Election Commission distributes time vouchers transparently using a lottery […]
India Getting Its First Indigenous Vaccine Against Dengue Context: Serum Institute of India and Panacea Biotec have responded to the Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) request for an Expression of Interest for cooperative Phase 3 clinical trials for indigenous manufacturers, bringing the development of […]
Mitochondrial Donation Treatment Context: A baby was born in the United Kingdom utilising the DNA of three different people. The infant technically has three parents since, in addition to receiving mitochondria from a donor, it also receives DNA from its biological parents. To make this […]
Gaganyaan: Parachutes For Re-Entry Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) facility in Bengaluru started testing for locally produced parachutes for the safe return of the astronaut-carrying spacecraft which is scheduled to happen in the month of June. Gaganyaan Programme The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) […]